Good Lord, Morning?
How do you begin your day? Do you wake up, jump out of bed, and enthusiastically look forward to all that life is going to offer you? It’s a happy, “Good Morning, Lord” type of day! Or, is it a “Good Lord, morning!” kind of experience for you? If it’s “Good Lord, morning!”—ask yourself this question, What is it that makes God happy? We talk a lot about what makes us happy, how God can bring us joy, all the benefits of being
Weekly Invite – 6 October 2019
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. - Romans 1:16 Join us this Sunday, 6 October, as Pastor John Snyder preaches on "What Makes God Happy." We'll be taking an in-depth look at Psalm 100 and seeing how giving praise and thanksgiving to our trustworthy God transforms our lives. Children’s Choir Rehearsal – This Sunday, immediately following worship, the
Weekly Invite – 29 September 2019
Welcome to Starnberg Fellowship! For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. - Romans 1:16 Join us this Sunday as Pastor Snyder preaches on "The Simple Way to Be Smart." Scripture passages we'll be focusing on are. Job 38:1-7 and Proverbs 3:1-8. Prayer and Bible Study Group on Tuesdays. Meetings are at the Powells’ in Pasing. Please contact us for the address. Join us
A Faithful God
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." -Isaiah 43:18-19 This is one of those passages where God is explaining to Israel that, even though they have acted disgracefully and been profoundly unfaithful to him, he is still faithful to them and intends to restore all that was lost when they turned away from his
Feelings of Inadequacy
What do you believe about your self worth? Do you sometimes feel you have nothing to contribute? The only way to combat this false thinking is with the truth: We are designed by a brilliant creator God, who put us here by strong purpose for a strong purpose. When we finally leave the earth, whether early or late, we do so by divine appointment. There’s more. We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26, 27), that is, we bear the
Weekly Invite – 22 September 2019
Welcome to Starnberg Fellowship! Join us for refreshments following our worship service. Prayer and Bible Study Group on Tuesdays. Join us as we alternate between Bible study and focused prayer. Meetings are at the Powells’ in Pasing. Please contact us for the address. Join us for our next Coffee and Conversation Morning on Wednesday, 2 October from 10:00-12:00 here at Christuskirche. Mark your calendars for future meetings: 6 November and 4 December. Children are welcome! SF Community Outreach Event—Putting Our Faith into Practice!
Weekly Invite – 15 September 2019
Welcome to Starnberg Fellowship! This Sunday, Pastor John will be preaching on "Influencing the World through Our Faith." Scripture verses Ephesians 2:6-10; James 2:14-18. Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration - This Sunday, 15 September, following worship. What is a Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration? A time to celebrate being in Bavaria, when people from all over and from every walk of life come to take part in one of the biggest festivals in the world. So bring an “Oktoberfest” treat to share with 8-10 people. And wear your Oktoberfest clothes! Please contact Tanya
Living as the Body of Christ
I was talking to a strong believer who had stopped going to church and I asked him what it was that had changed for him. He thought about it for a while and came up with the things we usually hear: the infighting, the pettiness, the church games, etc., besides, he could worship God anywhere and he didn’t really see the purpose for the church. I love the body of Christ and consider it a privilege and joy to be a
Jesus Brings Freedom
Freedom is at the heart of Jesus' ministry. This means that his mission is to bring liberty, liberation from all forms of bondage. In Luke, Chapter Four, he lists the job description the Holy Spirit anoints him to fulfill: To Preach good news to the poor To set free the prisoners The recovery of sight to the blind Release of the oppressed To declare the year of the Lord’s favor. -Luke 4:18-19 The heart of the human problem is bondage—bondage to things beyond our control: First of
Know Your Oktoberfest? Quiz
Test your knowledge without using Google! 1. Where does the world-famous Oktoberfest take place? ◦ Frankfurt ◦ Munich ◦ Berlin ◦ Amsterdam 2. In what year did the first Oktoberfest take place? ◦ 1789 ◦ 1810 ◦ 1890 ◦ 1945 3. What did the first Oktoberfest celebrate? ◦ Bavarian independence from the German Empire ◦ the marriage of Bavarian Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese ◦ the end of the work of harvesting ◦ the defeat of Napoleon and the end of the French occupation of Germany 4. What was the main attraction at the first
