Church guide

Today is Baptism Sunday. Like Jesus, who was lowered down into the grave and rose again anew, Christians are lowered down into the water and rise up out of it a new person. In this way, baptism connects us with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The second ritual that Christ instituted is the Lord's supper, a reenactment of Jesus's last supper, which allows Christians to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made on their behalf. Thanks to atonement in Christianity and the rituals that connect us to it, we are able to have our debts forgiven and walk in newness with God. Great video on Atonement and Sacrifice from the Bible Project to posture this morning. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G_OlRWGLdnw&t=25s

Worship is more than just the 20 minutes you sing in church on Sundays. Worship is daily and anywhere. Giving your whole focus to thanksgiving, praise or reverence to God. How will you worship your Lord and Savior today? #aswegoelc #healingtrainingsending #buildingwellsnotfences

We just had to share this picture it is in the slide show but for those who haven’t seen it. Shane Good was demonstrating part of the Sermon and it was comical but also right from the scripture

It seems as though summer just began. Our Starke County kids begin theirb2019-2020 school year early August. We are looking for volunteers to man the carts for Kids Closet School ✂️🖍✏️📙📚 Supply Drive that supports the pack a back pack nights on July 22nd and 23rd. Can you spare a few hours at a local business? This is a great time to be with your spouse, family or friends. Be the hands and feet of Jesus. 🤚🏻🤚🏽🤚🏿🦶🏻🦶🏽🦶🏼🦶🏿Comment below on the time slot and location you can cover! Thank you for showing our community love. #healingtrainingsending #aswegoelc

We have added pictures from the Child Dedication on 6/23/2019 please enjoy the pictures.

Join us for breakfast to honor the special men in our lives!

Happy Father's Day

Some people have said they wanted to see before and after pictures side by side so I created a slideshow.

Latisha & Ron were asked to trim the bushes around the Church. They came out today and were able to finish most of it before being rained out. Steve Lucas also help them haul wheelbarrow loads back to the burn pile.

Open House this weekend at Hope Restored Recovery Home. Come out and learn more about this amazing ministry and the heart for our community.

Be humble, give abounding grace, share your story, share a meal and Love like Jesus. #aswegoelc #healingtrainingsending

This woman in Mark had a bleeding disorder for many years. The women were not allowed to be around their husbands or family during their unclean time. Can you imagine the isolation- physically and emotionally? Constantly wondering why God had allowed this for her. Our neighbors, friends and the least likely to be your friends- they have struggles that make them feel isolated. Even the ones that look like they have it all- they struggle. We all have struggles! ALL of us- different struggles. Being vulnerable with others brings healing- scary to bring someone into your struggle. It’s hard to not be human and be critical of others when we hear of someones latest struggle. You would do it so different. Their struggles are not greater than yours. What if we just loved them? Listened to them share their heart and share a meal with them. Ask God to give you a heart like Jesus loving everyone as he did on earth. It’s easy to see all the “wrong things going on in our world”. What if we were vulnerable with another and let some healing begin? #aswegoelc #healingtrainingsending

He is working in you... #aswegoelc #healingtrainingsending

This bus driver goes beyond to love the children on his bus. What a picture of Jesus. #inspiredcommunity #elcaswego https://www.facebook.com/660400102/posts/10161731733220103?s=1148414569&sfns=xmwa

Happy Mother’s Day! Just like your mother loves you we need to love our neighbors, the prodigals and the unbelievers. Love the world, this is God’s world and the harvest is great! He needs workers who will love his world and his people in it. Christianity isn’t always neat and easy. Loving Gods people can mean messy and dirty. #healingtrainingsending #aswegoelc #smellofjesus

Use your gifts to serve others. God has given unique gifts to each of us. #aswegoelc #healingtrainingsending

FREE FAMILY EVENT- This free event features an interactive journey through the true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. In over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside homes, markets and schools — without getting on a plane. Each child's story starts in poverty but ends in hope! Follow this link to register for a tour. Experience what life looks like in Uganda, Philippines,Kenya and Domican Republic in a quick drive to Michigan City. No ✈️ride!

We are called to be missionaries every where we go. Here are a few ways you can bless others, in your community! Please share this post and let us know how you blessed another this week! #healingtrainingsending #aswegoelc Give away things you don’t need or use Treat someone to ice cream Let others borrow your things (and understand they may not return it) Walk your neighbors dog Give homemade baked goods to your neighbors Offer to take a meal to a new mom or someone who is sick Be a mentor Teach something Donate blood Send someone flowers Give someone a basket of fresh fruit Give money anonymously Be quick to offer encouragement Give someone a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant

Some people have said they wanted to see before and after pictures side by side so I created a slideshow.

We hope everyone had a blessed Christmas!!