Archive for December, 2009

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my family at RCC

Posted on December 27th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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Thank you to everyone who blessed us with a Christmas card or gift. We continue to feel extremely blessed to be a part of the family here at Rochester. It’s hard to believe that it was a little over four years ago that we moved here. In the time since, we have grown to love [...]

A gift to remember

Posted on December 20th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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It’s almost Christmas!
This is the time of year many people look forward to all year. For some, it means gathering with family. For others, it represents a week or two off. For others, especially children, it’s a chance to get some new gifts.
But for others, this is not a season of joy. For them, it [...]

Cards for Cass Park

Posted on December 12th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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We want to do something special for our friends in Cass Park this Christmas season by sending as many Christmas cards as possible down to Cass Park.
On (or before) that Sunday, December 20, there are several ways you can help:
1) Donate Christmas cards.
Whether they are last year’s unused cards or cards you purchase and donate, [...]

Spending passion wisely

Posted on December 11th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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We all have it. We all exert it. It’s passion.
For some, it goes into a hobby, sport, or talent.
Others spend it on an entertainer, sports team, or TV show.
Our culture today provides hundreds of options for using our passion.
I was reminded last night of how much work it takes to redirect our passion in a [...]

Living to the max

Posted on December 6th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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We talked during circle time Wednesday night about how we can know what God desires and the idea of being filled with and led by the Spirit. Rather than using words, I decided that this week I would let Paul’s words speak for themselves:
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ [...]

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