Care in Action: 140 Smiling Children and Care Parents’ Faces
Turbota v Diji Summer Camps for Family Style Orphanages and Foster Families “Mom, we are going to Paradise…”- my daughter Sophia exclaimed, as we were about to enter the venue of the camp, "and it was not only about the conditions but also about the camps' program. It fills you up with good emotions, information, impressions," says Maria Sakvuk, foster mom. “I love this camp very much. I feel cosy here. Care in Action helped me to find more friends. Thanks to
Dwelling in the Shelter of God
The idea that we can call out to God and he’ll hear us is so much a part of our Christian culture. We cling to this promise, and the Bible affirms this truth. It is our understanding of God's nearness that transforms our lives. When Jesus began his teaching ministry, one of the first things he wanted his followers to know was that God desired to be understood as the heavenly Father, who was accessible to his creatures. Through Jesus, God
Should a Christian Even Go to Church at All?
This might sound like an odd question, particularly from a pastor who’s trying to grow a new church, but it was one I was asked: Where does a Christian go to worship and serve God in Starnberg, or even Munich? It’s not easy to find a church that fits with what we were raised with, our style, or our schedule. This is true. If we were to choose a church of a mainline denomination, we might not understand the language or we
Weekly Invite – 2 July 2017
This Sunday, Philipp Meinecke will be preaching on Engaging in God’s Works. The Scripture text we'll be looking at is John 9:1-7 (NASB). For those unable to make it to church on Sunday, the outline is as follows: "What do we learn about the works of God and how we might engage in them?" Jesus sometimes uses circumstances as an opportunity to display the works of God in our lives (vv.1-3). Jesus invites us to join him in engaging the works
Coffee and Conversations Morning
Our next Coffee and Conversations morning will be on Wednesday, 5 July, from 10:00 - 12:00 hrs at Christuskirche, Ammerseestraße 15 in Gauting. Hope you can join us. Children are welcome!
Starnberg Fellowship BBQ Sunday, 25 June, 11:30 a.m.
Dear Friends, First things first, there will be no service this Sunday. Instead, we'll be having a time of fellowship at the Christus Kirche in Gauting with a Sunday Barbeque. We'll start around 11:30, open ended. Invite your friends—this will be a community event and it will be great to see some new (and old) faces. Please let Mike know if you'll be there, and if so, how many you'll be so that we can plan the number of drinks etc. to provide. What
Ascension: Not Just Another Holiday!
Dear Friends, This Sunday, the sermon title will be “Ascension: Not Just Another Holiday!” Using Scripture verses from Psalm 121:5-8 and Acts 1:1-11, we’ll be discussing God’s Providence and what it means for us in the here and now. The word “Providence” isn’t self-explanatory—it sounds a little technical, and maybe even be a bit too ponderous to draw our attention. So the best way to answer the question is to start with real-life examples of it: An elderly man in his car
Weekly Invite – 14 May, Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day! Join us as we celebrate this special day. Mike Page will be preaching. SF Youth Ministry is using the book with the modest title of Absolutely Everything—so they will be covering a lot! Each session is game-based and the lure of Joshua Page dressing up each week as various characters is sure to entice many to be there! Besides Joshua, what makes this book different? Absolutely Everything! gives your 11–14s a foundation for understanding and using the Bible that
From the Pastor: The Challenges in Your Marriage/Relationship as an Expat
Dear Friends, Since the Expat in the City Fair, Shirin and I have been blessed to meet with several team members of different organizations represented at the Fair. We’ve discussed the idea of working synergistically with them to expand our services to the expat community. A founder we connected with is Birgitte Kaps of only1life. She shared with us one of the most startling and surprising statistics of expat relationships. According to studies, expat relationships (be they married or partners) end in
Weekly Invite – 7 May
This Sunday, the sermon will be "The Plan." Pastor John will be preaching. We’ll be focusing on Ephesians 1:3-10 and God’s plan for history and our lives. It is also Communion Sunday. New Youth Ministry begins this Sunday, 7 May! The book which we will be using has the modest title of Absolutely Everything—so we will be covering a lot! The first session is on "Creation." Each session is game-based and the lure of Joshua Page dressing up as an astronaut
