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The Darkness and the Light – Holy Week

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Holy Week is a time of deep reflection for Christians around the world. It is a time when we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, his death, and his resurrection. Good Friday, in particular, is a day that calls us into the suffering of the Lord of all creation. It is a reminder not to…

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A Call to Purity in a World of Temptation – Holy Week

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As we approach Easter, it’s important to take a closer look at the concept of holiness and purity in our lives. While these ideas may seem outdated or irrelevant in our modern society, the truth is that God has given us specific instructions on how to live in a way that honors him. In Leviticus…

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The Day of Atonement: A Prequel to Easter – Holy Week

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As we approach Easter, it’s important to remember the significance of Holy Week and the events that led up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, I want to focus on Leviticus 16:1-34 and the Day of Atonement. This was a yearly observance where the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to maintain…

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Maundy Thursday – Holy Week

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Entering into Holy Week reminds us of the hunger that plagues us as human beings. It is a hunger for spiritual satisfaction that has persisted throughout history. In John 6:35-58, Jesus speaks of this hunger as a universal need that only He can satisfy. Jesus satisfies our spiritual hunger as manna fed the Israelites in…

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Palm Sunday – Holy Week

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Holy Week is the most sacred week in the church calendar, and it all starts with Palm Sunday, where Jesus enters Jerusalem as a humble king riding on a donkey. This event redefined Israel’s expectations of what the Messiah would look like. Instead of a conquering military hero, Jesus is a lowly, gentle king who…

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Mexico Mission: March – April 2022

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The Ruiz Family Serving the Lord in Tixtla de Guerrero, Mexico March April 2022 Update Dear Praying Friends, I’m writing this update in a much different setting than my usual prayer letters. The Lord blessed me with the unique opportunity of flying to California alone to visit my parents and Samuel for a week. It’s…

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Building Plans Approved

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On Friday the 13th the church’s building plans were presented to the city council of Mill City and were approved.   It still takes a couple of weeks to go through the approval process, but we have already begun looking for bids from contractors to get the process started as soon as possible.

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Building plans Submitted

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We have submitted our building plans to the city and hope to meet with them at their next council meeting.

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Education Building

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We have approved Modern Building to build our first building, the education facility, as soon as the city approves our plans.

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Mexico Mission: January – February 2022

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The Ruiz Family Serving the Lord in Tixtla de Guerrero, Mexico January February 2022 Update   Dear Praying Friends, Just yesterday my husband sent out a “thank you” letter in Spanish to a few different Spanish-speaking churches who have either sent us a special love offering or have mentioned the desire to do so. Since…

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