Christian Community: It Ain’t Supposed to Be Shallow
By Chaplain Chris Linzey, Blogger and contributing author at Theology Mix, a theology and culture blog on church life, culture, and theological debate. We live in an increasingly fragmented and shallow society. I believe people are really desiring a new way of life that is more connected with others. Genesis has a vivid picture of God creating. There is great chaos in the Cosmos as God is creating merely from the power of his words. Matter is neither created or destroyed, it
Culture Shock: Living Your Best Life in Munich
Dear Friends, Our family is very happy to have Shirin back with us again! Many thanks for your prayers. My Dad is doing very well for his age and he enjoyed having Shirin take care of him these past two weeks. This Sunday, we'll begin a new sermon series focusing on facing with faith all the challenging circumstances in life—fear and anxiety, abuse—emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical, financial difficulties, and death and disaster. Every one of us faces problems. If we view
Expat in the City Fair – BMW Welt München: Sunday, 6 March 2016, 10:00-17:00 hrs
Get Connected. Be Inspired. You’re Invited! This is the motto for the Expat in the City Fair that will take place on 6 March 2016 at the BMW Welt München, Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 München! What is the Expat in the City Fair? It is a one-day experience with information and inspiration for all internationals living in Munich. The people and businesses at the fair can help you make life in Munich easier and—equally important—more fun! Your questions about topics such as finances,
Why Be a Christian?
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” -John 14:6 What difference, if any, does it make whether one is a Christian or of some other faith? Aren’t all faiths the same and all ways lead to God? Aren’t we judged ultimately on how sincerely we take our own chosen path or what a good life we’ve led? These aren’t just academic questions. They matter more than any other
Weekly Invite – 31 January
This Sunday: The sermon for this Sunday will be on 1 Timothy 6:6-11. Will Powell will be preaching. Fellowship Outreach Task Force: The SF Outreach Task Force will help plan, coordinate, and execute ideas for church growth and outreach. It’s an approximately three-month commitment beginning in mid-February. We're looking for just a few more to sign up. If you feel God is leading you to be a part of this great ministry, please respond to Shirin at [email protected]. Thanks! Expat
Weekly Invite – 23 January
This Sunday: The sermon for this Sunday will be Discovering the Paul We Never Knew: A Walk Through Philemon. Greg Nulty will be preaching. Fellowship Outreach Task Force: The SF Outreach Task Force will help plan, coordinate, and execute ideas for church growth and outreach. It’s an approximately three-month commitment beginning in mid-February. We're looking for just a few more to sign up. If you feel God is leading you to be a part of this great ministry, please respond to
Weekly Invite – 10 January
Welcome “Home!” to those who have been away during the holidays. We’re very happy to have you back. This Sunday: The sermon for this Sunday is Planning for Joy. Scripture verses we’ll be looking at: Scripture Matthew 6:24-34; Mark 8:34-36; Mark 12:28-31. Pastor John will be preaching. Also, we'll be celebrating the Lord's Supper. Fellowship Outreach Task Force: The SF Outreach Task Force will help plan, coordinate, and execute ideas for church growth and outreach. It’s an approximately three-month commitment beginning in mid-February.
From the Pastor: Happy New Year!
Dear Friends, Happy New Year from our home to yours! Many thanks for your Christmas and New Year's cards, notes, and gifts. We are very touched by your loving gestures. It is a tremendous blessing to our family to be celebrating our first New Year’s Day in Munich as part of the ministry of Starnberg Fellowship. We are excited about what God has done in the past few months we’ve been here, and we look forward to his plans for 2016! Last night,
Next Worship Service: 3 January, 2016
Celebrate the Start of 2016 with Us! Please note: Our next worship service will be on Sunday, 3 January 2016 at 16.00 hrs! We'll be starting the New Year with Communion and asking God's blessings as we begin our journey through 2016! If you have any questions, or need to speak to someone, please contact Pastor John: pastor at starnbergfellowship.de. May you and yours have a blessed Christmas season and New Year's day. Photo by Vicki via Flickr
Unless the Lord Builds…
Dear Friends, It’s almost here! The children of our church have been working enthusiastically to show us what The Real Meaning of Christmas is. Join us this Sunday, 13 December, for a joy-filled worship service. It’s also the perfect time to have your loved ones be with us. Our family can’t wait! “Unless the Lord builds… Unless the Lord…” These are great words from Psalm 127, and as a family we have committed them to memory. We know that unless God is
