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Mar 13, 2020
We can’t really cancel worship. A worship service, sure. But not worship. Worship is a matter of the mind, a habit of the heart, a way of being in the world. Worship is an orientation to God that can’t be cancelled–the cross and empty tomb testify to that unshakable reality–no matter how real and forceful sin, death, and disease are. I hope you intentionally worship this Sunday, even if you are unable to gather with others in a […]
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Mar 13, 2020
The church building is closed to all groups. On Monday (3/12/2020) the Little Elks Preschool at South Elkhorn will follow many local school districts in cancelling classes. The church building will also be closed for church and community groups until reopening on Monday, April 6. During that time you can still contact the church office by phone, email, or mail. South Elkhorn Church Office email: admin@southelkhorncc.org call: 859-223-1433
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Mar 11, 2020
South Elkhorn will not be gathering for Sunday worship or Sunday evening activities this week. Governor Andy Beshear urged Kentucky places of worship to cancel Sunday services out of an abundance of caution and to help mitigate the spread of illness. While we will not gather as we normally do, I hope you will continue to connect with God and grow in your faith. We will provide worship, devotional, and study materials for you, your […]
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Mar 11, 2020
Week 2 ┃ Sheila Sekela Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.” Matthew 4:10-11 [...]
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Mar 6, 2020
Hi friend, St. Paul encouraged Christians to "greet one another with a holy kiss" (2 Corinthians 13:12). If he had known more about what we call "flu season," I suspect Paul would encourage us to reconsider our greetings. In our day and age there might be nothing more loving and Christian than a "holy elbow bump," especially as concerns grow about specific illnesses (like the coronavirus). While governments efforts are growing globally and locally to [...]