E Washington / Idaho Synod
E Washington / Idaho Synod
LIFTING OUR VISION
Jesus: First, Last Always
God’s Grace, Our Gratitude
The Spirit Powers Us
No Fear! Transformation
Connections Multiply Miracles
Go! Tell and Serve
Our Purpose Statment:
Equip God's people for ministry
Our clearest purpose as a Church is to declare Jesus as the true and trusted center of all life. Because we have found such hope, we are now free and empowered to live life in Jesus’ name. This is our response of gratitude and we intend that it set us apart from those who live from fear, anxiety, anger, or entitlement. We are simply not going to be afraid and we are open to the way God will transform us from this trust in Jesus. We expect to see miracles flow from this trust and we will not let fear of this power cause us to shrink! In fact we’re going to open up to life and live this Good News 360 degrees! Jesus has come to address, befriend, and love every person we meet, so yes, everybody come to the Kingdom of God celebration! And when we fail, when we forget to trust God, when we forget the mercy that inspires our lives, when we’re more afraid of life than excited about it, when we close down, well then, we beg forgiveness and remember that it was never our mission. It was and is God’s mission we’re drawn to and we’re confident, MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, that God will see it through. It is our joy to tag along and have a part! Thanks be to God!
Pr. Martin Wells, Bishop
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314 S. Spruce Street
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Spokane WA 99201
509-838-9871
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marycjamison: Heavenly Father, thank you for an enriching, enlivening weekend of worship, work and play at Synod Assembly. Please keep our hearts and minds focused on what we have learned about strengthening our communities and lead us each to go, tell and serve.1 year 7 weeks ago
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Eric Ohrtman: Please pray for the family and friends of Scott Wells. May those who loved him come together to find each other and God in their midst.1 year 18 weeks ago
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marycjamison: Dear Father, Thank you for an exciting and enlightening Synod Council meeting. Holy Spirit, guide us now to carry out change that may be uncomfortable to us, with the confidence that we have been called to do so in Christ's name. Amen.1 year 20 weeks ago
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Eric Ohrtman: Thanks and praise for another positive Synod Council meeting. Thanks to Cathy, Mark, Martin, Helga, Gary, and Edwin for making it edifying and informative. May God continue to bless our work.1 year 20 weeks ago
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Dave Brauer-Rieke: Prayers of thanksgiving for the re-election of Bp. Wells! I value his leadership abilities and partnership.1 year 42 weeks ago
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