Dear Friends in Christ,
It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of another church year. In the next couple of weeks, we will celebrate Christ the King Sunday, gather with our neighbors for a community Thanksgiving service, and then turn the calendar to Advent. These moments line up in a way that invites us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where God is leading us next.
Christ the King Sunday gives us a clear reminder as the year closes: Christ is the One who holds our lives. His faithfulness doesn’t waver, even when life feels uncertain. As a congregation, we’ve experienced both joy and heartache in the past year. In all of it, Christ’s steady love has been our comfort and our hope.
Thanksgiving gives us space to look back and name the ways God has provided. Some of those blessings are easy to see; others are quieter, discovered only when we take time to notice. Even when gratitude feels complicated, we trust that God has been present in ways both seen and unseen.
Then Advent leads us forward. It’s a season of expectation, a time to look for Christ’s coming in the everyday places where we need healing, encouragement, and renewal. Advent meets us right where we are, carrying our gratitude, our questions, and even our grief.
As we move from one season to the next, may we remember that Christ walks with us through every ending and every beginning. And in all things, God remains faithful.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Joe
LIGHT UP A LIFE- Hosted by the Faribault Area Hospice Foundation, is Monday, December 1st at 7pm, at District One Surgery Center. If you wish to donate a light fill out the card, they are on the guest stand.
COLUMBARIUM: A few people have asked about the columbarium plans. We are in the “weeds” Waiting for pricing , engineering quotes, permits, followed by sketches…. Then in January 2026,hoping to be ready to proceed with sales.
Pastor Joe, Allisa , Erica, Jessa & Andrew
Laurie Kodet
OUR CONDOLENCES to Char Lowe and family on the passing of her husband Jeff.
Also to the Havumaki Family for the loss of Luke's brother, Matthew.
Remember we are Easter people.
HUGE THANKS to everyone who made the Christmas Market a great success again this year. It takes a lot of people to pull it off. Very grateful
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Your chance to win a full size
Ms. Pac Man Arcade Game
From Retro Replay Arcade
Plays 7,000 other games
Tickets will be $20 EACH
Drawing on December 14th
Just in time for Christmas
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