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WORD FROM 
THE PASTOR

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WORD FROM THE PASTOR - JUNE 2025

​While I was growing up my father used to wear a t-shirt which he made for a program he presented at camp Tar Hollow(the church camp for the middle states area: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois). This shirt was an acronym: IALAC.It stood for I Am Lovable And Capable. It was a good reminder that when we are our own worst critics, when we feelthe most alone, when we think no one wants or loves us - we are lovable and capable.
 
I have to admit, there are many times in my life that I have not felt worthy of love or capable of being loved by anyone. I often see only my flaws and shortcomings. I feel deeply my struggle oftrying to control a brain that wants tomove faster than my mouth or body will let it, or creates a tone of voice that is unintended. It's easy to feel depressedand lonely when these are the thoughts and feelings in which we dwell.
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Yet, Jesus told us that he and God will come and dwell with us; that the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, is given to those who love God and seek to be in relationship with God. Jesus said, "Those who love me will keep my word, and myFather will love them, and we will come and make our home with them." Jesus word was love. Jesus emulated love.Jesus was all about love for those whom God loves. Not only does that mean those with whom we come in contact, itmeans for ourselves as well.

As an adult I came to realize something about IALAC. If I am lovable and capable, then I am capable of loving myselfbecause whether I feel it consistently or not, I am unconditionally and eternally loved by God. This is a wonderful comfort when I know I haven't been my best self. It is a reminder that in my humanity I will falter, I will fail, I will continue to be flawed, but I am never unloved, outcast or denied.
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I sincerely apologize ifin anyway my messiness of being a flawed human has caused pain or anger; that is never myintent. I invite you to join me in seeking to be better each day; to seek out God's loving presence each day, and to seekout what capabilities of love God has bestowed within us. I love you, I am grateful for you, and look forward to continuing to seek what God has in store for all of us.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Telephone:     715-423-0180

Email:   [email protected]

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    • One Note at a Time
    • Cleansing Waters
  • Christian Ed
  • Calendar
  • Who is a Moravian?
  • Winter Farmers Market
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  • Online Store
  • Word from the Pastor
  • Staff & Board Members
  • Contact
  • LINKS
  • Denominational Communications
  • GIVING