South Elkhorn Blog

“It’s not fair!” I suspect I’m not the only parent to hear these words screamed or whined before… Jesus knows that we retain a strong, if sometimes still warped, sense of fairness. This Sunday we will explore a parable meant to unsettle and transform us with the surprising unfairness of God. Then on September 13th we’ll kick off a new sermon series called “Disciples” (check out the upcoming sermons in the image below). And what better time to

Living in denial: we are actually quite good at it. We are “naturals.”  We are good at turning away from harsh and painful realities, pretending they aren’t there. It’s a common coping strategy. And perfectly normal in the short term when we are hit with unexpected news. We’ve all done it in one fashion or another. Denial is one of those famous “stages of grief.” And there’s been plenty to grieve this year. We are also good

While the reality of COVID-19 continues to spread, impacting South Elkhorn families, we continue to remain confident in the safety of outdoor worship. With options to stay in your car or stream online from home each week, those with concerns and risks are still able to stay engaged and share in worship (and have done so). Though nothing is free of risk, with mask wearing, physical distancing, and the unparalleled ventilation of the great outdoors,

Sandals don’t stay on when you sprint. I had no idea how much running I was in for last Sunday once everyone left the church. Nor did I expect actual flames. Holy ground hurts. Last week I invited you to join me in wearing sandals or shoes that you could easily remove during worship. We read the story of Moses before the burning bush, hearing God’s voice, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your

The Ministry Cabinet (governing board) of South Elkhorn launched a Healthy at Church Task Force to recommend requirements for healthy worship and safely reopening the church building. Learn more about the team here. On Tuesday, June 16, the Ministry Cabinet approved the following “Regulations for Building Reopening” recommendations from the Healthy at Church Task Force, including the following highlights: Worshipping outdoors in-person, in-car, and online as a safer alternative to indoor, in-person worship. Learn more