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Oct 2020
Sermon for October 18, 2020 +++++++++ As we know all too well, campaign ads fill the airwaves. In 30 seconds one candidate will attack the other with the topic of taxes: if so-and-so is elected your taxes will be raised. This can be an effective attack ad, which calls for the other side to deny any such thing. For me campaign ads tax my patience. The money spent could be used to finance education, feed the hungry, or house the homeless. In the gospel lesson we heard how Jesus’ opponents, the......
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Come to the Banquet- Sermon for October 11, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for October 11, 2020 ++++++++ You may have seen a story reported on CBS Morning News about a couple who got married on August 15th. Their names are Tyler and Melanie and...
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Comfort- Sermon for October 4, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for October 4, 2020 ++++++++++ In the Thursday New York Times there was a picture gallery of staff of a small community hospital in Brooklyn. They were interviewed to get their thoughts...
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The Lake View Newsletter
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A Little Jesus in Us- Sermon for September 27, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for September 27, 2020 +++++++ When I am watching TV I get annoyed with commercials. So while the commercials are playing I will switch over to QVC and see what is for...
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The First Shall Be Last and the Last Shall Be First- Sermon for September 20, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for September 20, 2020 ++++++++ Someone has said that one of the first sentences children learn to say or scream is “It’s not fair!” Children seem to perceive injustice whenever they do...
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The Lake View Newsletter
HOT OFF THE PRESS! The current issue of The Lake View is available to view or download. Click here to view The Lake View Newsletter. Note: Newsletters are in PDF format – if you...
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There is No Limit- Sermon for September 13, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for September 13, 2020 +++++++ I met with my confirmation class in Conover last week. It has been a while since classes ended abruptly last March. The students looked taller—Middle School age...
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation- Sermon for September, 6 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for September 6, 2020 +++++++++ Jesus began today’s gospel “If a member of the church sins against you….”; words that brought up painful memories. Years ago I remember a couple whose...
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Thank You Jesus- Sermon for August 30, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for August 30, 2020 +++++++++ It was quite a demonstration. I am not referring to the demonstrations in Kenosha or Washington, D.C. protesting police killings of African-American men and women. It...
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