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Green Season
In the church season we’re in now, “Time after Pentecost,” the paraments on the altar, pulpit and lectern are green, a symbol of growth. The Gospel lessons tell us of the teachings and miracles of Jesus, that we may grow...
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The “Old Church” and Cupola Restoration Project
Early Days of Ebenezer Ebenezer Lutheran Church, the first Lutheran congregation in Columbia, was founded in 1830 by fourteen members. Their first structure was destroyed by fire during the Civil War. However, a group of...
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The Fruit of the Spirit
As I write this letter, we are making preparations for Disciple Camp 2017. We have 23 children & youth, six high school counselors, and 12+ adults that will be at Camp Kinard, July 23-27. Everywhere...
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God Loves You!
“I will not forget you.” For me, one of the dearest images of God is in Isaiah (49.14-16). The people of God have complained that “the LORD has forsaken me, my Lord has forgotten me.”...
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Vacation Bible School 2017
Are you looking for a VBS in the Columbia, SC area? Well then, come along on an awesome adventure with some of your favorite Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in...
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Koinonia and The Sense of Belonging
Two apostles walk into a Jerusalem coffee shop. Paul says, “Now that Jesus sent us out to change the world, I’m going to help people believe like Christians.” James says, “Nah, I’m going to help them...
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Holy Week Schedule
He is Risen! Alleluia! Please join us in worship as we commemorate Holy Week at Ebenezer. Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday 10:30 am, Church Monday, April 10, Tuesday, April 11, & Wednesday, April 12 Service of...
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Lenten Season
It’s really good to be back! I hadn’t realized how much I had missed you all until I began seeing you again. This year I began my time with you on Ash Wednesday. What a...
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Grounded
With Sunday schedule changes coming in January, and looking for a play on words to describe having coffee during a casual Bible study, a planning team chose “Grounded in the Word” for the Sunday morning...
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Ground Hog Day
Let’s talk about Ground Hog Day. It is observed every year on February 2, “officially” in Punxsutawney, PA. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring time will arrive...