Last Fall, I shared an article in the Son Times about my commissioned choir piece for the choirs at Shakopee High School. The piece “Gather” was based on the poem of the same name by local artist/poet/activist/speaker Joe Davis. The subject for the piece was chosen...
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Not-so-familiar Stories from Scripture
This fascinating story in the Old Testament is one of my favorites. It takes place in the temple, where God’s presence resides, waiting for the people of Israel. Eli is the prophet who hears God’s voice and speaks to God’s people, but there is a young boy named Samuel...
A Legacy of Love at St. Andrew Early Learning
At St. Andrew, the heartbeat of our mission is simple yet profound: You Matter. You Belong. We Care. This motto isn’t just a tagline—it’s a lived experience, embodied daily by two extraordinary women who have dedicated a combined 60 years to nurturing, educating, and...
Seeds of Support: Spring 2025
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. SPRING 2025: A SEASON OF NEW LIFE AND HOPE Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. As we head into the Easter season, we’re reminded of the promise...
Meet Pastor Jeanne Aamot
Our latest online devotion features our new Visitation Pastor, Jeanne Aamot. Pastor Jeanne introduces herself and then engages in a meaningful conversation about being rooted and grounded in God’s love, emphasizing that it is our duty to share that love with the...
Stories of Faith
Over the years, my father and I often shared a familiar conversation at the end of the day. This was during his time as a Senior Pastor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while I was a young, newly ordained pastor serving my first church in Rochester, New York. To reconnect,...
Seeds of Support: Fall 2024
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL 2024: ENGAGE IN OUR MINISTRIES! Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. Seeds has been active this fall in our work across the globe. Partners...
Seeds of Support: Summer 2024
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. SUMMER 2024: BUILDING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all.The theme of our work this summer is partnership. We give thanks...
Seeds of Support: Winter/Spring 2024
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. WINTER/SPRING 2024: HARSH REALITIES IN HAITI Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. Many of you by now have likely heard of the escalating...
Seeds of Support: Fall 2023
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL 2023: MISSION IN TWO COUNTRIES Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. Seeds of Support has been busy over the last several months! This...
Seeds of Support: Fall 2022
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL 2022: A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR SEEDS Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. Over the last several months, the Seeds of Support board has been...
Seeds of Support: Spring 2022
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. SPRING 2022: WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. As I write this newsletter, the situation in Haiti continues to be...
Seeds of Support: Winter Update 2021
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. WINTER UPDATES: MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS Happy New Year, and God's blessings to you all. Connection is at the heart of Seeds of Support. Our desire has...
Seeds of Support: Winter 2021
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. WINTER 2021: RE-ENVISIONING EMPOWERMENT Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all.Since we began our mission in Haiti nearly 12 years ago, empowerment...
Seeds of Support: Fall 2020
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL REFLECTIONS: INNOVATION AND SELFSUSTAINABILITY Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. With the end of 2020 upon us, it has been eighteen...
Seeds of Support: Spring/Summer 2020
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. SPRING/SUMMER UPDATE: HARD REALITIES Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. To be honest, it is difficult to decide where to begin this quarter’s...
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