A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Friends: Washington Avenue is a landmark congregation in Elyria. Our beautiful historic building, complete with its illuminated spire, outdoor sign, and incredible trees enhance the landscape of our city. […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Church Family: Greetings from somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean! Chad and I are away on vacation this week, so I ’m writing this brief column in advance, sitting in […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Friends: We have a fantastic cohort of lay persons who serve as Board and staff members. Our group of leaders ask imaginative questions that often begin with, “What if…?” […]
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A Word from the Stewardship Committee
Dear Friends: As we prayerfully discerned the 2019 Budget for Washington Avenue Christian Church, the Stewardship Committee compared projected giving and anticipated expenses to prepare the annual budget. The Stewardship […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Friends, What incredible Easter services we had on Sunday! Easter begins a 50-day journey of proclaiming Christ’s conquering all that seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. The joy of […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
On Sunday evening, May 5, 2002, an F2 tornado ripped through the small panhandle town of Happy, Texas, (yes there is such a place). During the 6 p.m. worship service […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
During our Lenten Vesper services, we have used the psalms that the lectionary prescribes to provide a framework for our evening worship. The Psalms are a marvelous compilation of poetry. […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Friends, May I brag on you? Your adaptability and willingness to try something new is a gift. We’re four months into using our new worship guides. Each Sunday is […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Friends, We are halfway through our Lenten journey, which seems hard to believe. This season is passing quickly, and I have not yet caught my breath. Lent is a […]
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A Word from Pastor Nathan
Dear Friends, As you know, we live in a social media-driven world. Most of us—myself included— immigrated to this environment. However, today’s youth grow up with multiple and myriad “online” […]