Down by the Creek – September 2018

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, As I write this the summer months are disappearing, and we are heading into fall. We will begin to enjoy some cooler temperatures and different opportunities. At Allison Creek we will be kicking off our new connect 4×4 on September 9th. 4×4 is a...

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Down by the Creek – March 2018

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, It was great to see so many involved in the recent pancake supper on Ash Wednesday. We focused on the supper this year as an opportunity to reach out into the community. You successfully did that. We had several people (with lots of children)...

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Down by the Creek – February 2018

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, As I reflect over January and look forward to February, I am excited by all of the many ways that you are making an impact and spreading God’s good news. In January, we welcomed new elders and ordained Cameron and Jackie. We welcomed Joe...

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Down by the Creek – December 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk December marks the beginning of Advent, the season of the church year when we prepare ourselves for the birth of our Savior. The first Sunday of Advent this year is December 3rd and the 4th Sunday falls on Christmas Eve. Each Sunday during this time different...

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Down by the Creek – November 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends: “A Time for Thanksgiving” is our stewardship theme this year. For the weeks of November we are invited to reflect on how we have been blessed and what we are thankful for. For some of us, we can be thankful for family. For some...

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Down by the Creek – October 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends: We have some very exciting and diverse opportunities coming up at Allison Creek in October that has me excited. October 1st is Worldwide Communion Sunday. On this day, we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion with Christians around the world. As our congregation has...

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Down by the Creek – June 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk In May, we hosted the “Let the Land Say… Amen” festival. All who participated felt as though our efforts were well worth it. Folks traveled from Liberia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other places to attend. We heard so many positive comments about how the weekend impacted them. Comments...

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Down by the Creek – May 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk At the beginning of April, Gary Pederson and I encouraged you to support the ministry of Allison Creek with increased financial giving. You are responding! We do not have the April giving totals yet but we are in much better shape financially then we were one month ago....

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Down by the Creek – April 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk The beginning of 2017 has been a very exciting time around Allison Creek Presbyterian Church. We are in the midst of 3 consecutive Sundays of baptizing children and welcoming their families into church membership. We are planning a major festival for May called “Let the Land...

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Down by the Creek – March 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, As I write this I am preparing for my trip to Liberia. I have lots of feelings swimming around inside of me as I leave. I am thankful for all of the people that have provided me with the chance to go. I am...

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