Good morning everyone! We are just a day away from the big night. I hope you are all breathing and taking care of yourself through this holiday season! Last night about 100 people showed up to our prayer vigil to pray and sing….what a blessing!:) Today’s scripture: LUKE 1:57-66 (NRSV) 57Now the time came for…
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Courtney McHill has been in ministry for over 10 years and is travelling the world in search of pilgrimage and new life. What is it to be theological in different spaces? What are we searching for? What will we find about God, our world and ourselves?
Blessings
Good morning all! We are in the homestretch now! Just two more days of devotional this season. I also just want to let you know that if you are in the area, I would love to see you at our prayer vigil tonight at 7pm at McMinnville Cooperative Ministries in our parking lot. If you…
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Good morning! We have made it to the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We are so close now!! Today’s scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 (The Message) The Birth of Jesus 18-19 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was…
Surprise and Hope
Hello all! Sorry about the delay! Hope you all are having a fabulous Saturday. Today’s scripture: John 1:5-15a (NRSV) In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 Both of them…
Her song
Good morning! It’s Friday! Just a few more days until the big days! Today’s scripture: Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV) 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for…
Sing on!
Good morning! A special shout out happy birthday to Jenny! For the rest of us…we made it to Thursday and Christmas is in a week! wow! Today’s scripture: Psalm 89:1-4 (NRSV) 1 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. 2 I declare that your steadfast love…
Holding the Mantle
Good Morning! Today’s scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14 (NRSV) 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” 10 He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I…
A Note from your pastors:
Our mission states that as we are inspired by Christ, we are called to love and serve with all people to restore all of creation to God’s loving embrace. In order to follow this mission more closely, the church council of McMinnville Cooperative Ministries made a decision in June to not ask people to leave…
Trust
Good morning! Happy Hanukkah to all as well! Today’s scripture: Psalm 125 (NRSV) 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time on and forevermore. 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted…
Armor of God
Alrighty Monday, we are ready for ya! Good morning! A special happy birthday to my grandma today! She is 94! Wow! Today’s scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to…
Living in Violet 