by lovelylane | Aug 5, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
In 1978 Brian Wren wrote the hymn, “This Is a Day of New Beginnings.” In the hymn we sing, “Christ is alive, and goes before us to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new.” Wren wrote... by lovelylane | Jul 15, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Kristina, Uncategorized
God speaks to us in mysterious ways. It might be a whisper, a sign, the song playing at just the right moment, a message from a stranger, or sometimes God can speak to us in what I call ‘God Winks.’ Squire Rushnell calls God winks reassurances from God. For me, God... by lovelylane | Jun 16, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Kristina
Last August, Matthew 25 saw the need for two Transform weeks. There was so much damage due to the derecho, that many homeowners needed help for tree limb removal and tarping. After I toured each project site with Clint Twedt-Ball, the executive director at Matthew 25,... by lovelylane | Jun 16, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Kristina
Join Pastor Kristina on Tuesdays at 10am this summer for coffee and conversation out on the church lawn. Bring your lawn chair, and coffee will be provided by the church! by ScottM | Jun 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
Who inspires you? Who are the mentors in your life? For me, a list of mentors begins with Jesus Christ. In the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, Jesus models a way of life in which we go the extra mile and turn the other cheek. In Luke 19, Jesus shows love and... by lovelylane | May 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Kristina
After living three years in Texas during seminary, I forgot just how rough an Iowa winter was. It was SO cold this year with that large stretch of time of highs in the low single digits. For so long we were covered in a blanket of snow, and I don’t know about you, but...