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Fishers of Men
Dear Evergreen Family: “While walking by the Sea of Galilee, [Jesus] saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew, his...

Pastor Mark
Sep 17, 20202 min read


Back-to-School Prayer Walk
Dear Evergreen Family: School is starting. This is a (hopefully) once in a lifetime back-to-school season. For many, it’s a laptop...

Pastor Mark
Sep 9, 20201 min read


The Shape of Our Relationships
Dear Evergreen Family: Are your relationships at home changing? I wouldn’t be surprised at all. In fact, I’d be surprised if they weren’t...

Pastor Mark
Sep 4, 20201 min read


There's No Place Like...Evergreen!
Dear Evergreen Family: I’ve mentioned from time to time that we’re on a “journey back to church.” This journey has taken longer than many...

Pastor Mark
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Staying Connected
Dear Evergreen Family: Due to the COVID pandemic, there are many things we can’t do at Evergreen these days. I miss that, and I know you...

Pastor Mark
Aug 22, 20201 min read


Forgiveness
Dear Evergreen Family: Last week I mentioned having a vague, poorly defined, feeling. I mentioned that I feel this need to get back to my...

Pastor Mark
Jul 29, 20202 min read


Finding Center Again
Dear Evergreen Family: I’m not a science guy. My brain’s not really wired that way. I’m more right brained…or left brained…I’m not sure...

Pastor Mark
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Delivering the Gospel: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Dear Evergreen Family: Our worship life at Evergreen these days is like a coin. Yes, it is valuable. Also, though, it has two distinctly...

Pastor Mark
Jul 15, 20202 min read


Small Steps
Dear Evergreen Family: We took the second step of our “Journey Back to Church” this past Sunday! I keep calling this our “Journey Back to...

Pastor Mark
Jun 30, 20202 min read


Called To Be the Church
Dear Evergreen Family: It was amazing to see those who attended our outdoor 9:00 a.m. service this past Sunday! Granted, the experience...

Pastor Mark
Jun 24, 20201 min read


Reaching In, Reaching Out
Dear Evergreen Family: As I was reflecting on everything that’s going on in our country these days, a book popped to mind. It’s something...

Pastor Mark
Jun 16, 20201 min read


Draw Near to God
Dear Evergreen Family: This week, I’ve been reading through some of the prayers of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m finding them moving...

Pastor Mark
Jun 11, 20201 min read


Being the Body of Christ
Dear Evergreen Family: Mary Ewing Stamps, Order of Saint Benedict, leads a unique and dynamic ministry. She is the Amma (leader) of a...

Pastor Mark
Jun 3, 20202 min read


Looking Back, Moving Forward
Dear Evergreen Family: Let’s play a game. This week, count the number of times you hear someone say: “I can’t wait for things to get back...

Pastor Mark
May 27, 20202 min read


Do We Need Church?
Dear Evergreen Family: Do we need church? This gnawing little question keeps coming to mind. The way the current global health crisis is...

Pastor Mark
May 20, 20202 min read


Uncertainty
Dear Evergreen Family: There are rumblings about Evergreen reopening! Throughout this whole process, we’ve been relying on the excellent...

Pastor Mark
May 16, 20202 min read


The Art of Noticing
Dear Evergreen Family: I have to admit, I’m not the best “noticer” in the world. I can go someplace new, stay there for an hour, leave,...

Pastor Mark
May 6, 20202 min read


Will It Stick?
It seems like we’re seeing several states begin to open up parts of their economies. My question is “Will it stick?” It would be great if...

Pastor Mark
May 1, 20202 min read


Indomitable Spirit
So, there’s this woman. She’s not allowed into her house of worship. She’s not allowed within six feet of another person. She feels cut...
mattfillette
Apr 23, 20202 min read


We Need to Appear to Each Other
Easter Sunday has come and gone. What next? Well, after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to people. “…he appeared to Cephas, then to the...
mattfillette
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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