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Starting Well in a New Church

Posted on August 10, 2023August 1, 2023 by ptsblog
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  Life is like a mountain railroad, With an Engineer that’s brave; We must make the run successful, From the cradle to the grave; Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels; Never falter, never quail; Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eye upon the rail. Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us, Till we…

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Seasons of Change

Posted on August 7, 2023August 1, 2023 by ptsblog
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“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed” (Deut 31:8, NRSVUE). Seasons of change and transition are difficult to navigate. Feelings of all kinds bubble up inside of us: joy, terror, stress, and everything else in…

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Bar+Church

Posted on July 31, 2023August 1, 2023 by ptsblog
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At first glance, Bar+Church seems like an odd mixture or even a recipe for disaster. But instead it provides a holy experience. On a Sunday evening, surrounded by beer taps and TV screens, Jesus shows up. A dog-eared Bible next to a glass of the latest lager becomes a holy moment for anyone. Exchanging the…

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