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January 26, 2026

  • What About Protests?  - Minneapolis seems to be the hotbed of ICE activity right now.  As a side note, I always am puzzled at folks that are the country through our southern border and somehow end up in the land of "blond hair and blue ears."   As to "protesting" - there is nothing wrong with gathering and publicly protesting.  It is fundamental to our Bill of Rights.  

Disrupting law enforcement, though, is a big concern.   We would do well to always keep Romans 13 in mind:  Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment (vv. 1-2).   I may not like the authority and I may not agree with the authority but I must obey the authority.  "From God," "instituted by God," and "what God has appointed" - three times we read that God has set this leadership up . . . even if they are not godly.  

In the deaths of the gal shot in her vehicle and this most recent nurse that was killed, there is certainly a responsibility on the Federal authority to review all that happened.  It is possible that the officers did wrong.  Yet, it is also obvious to me that many of the state and local authorities (yes, the governor of Minneapolis included) have never instructed the people that they must still obey the authorities.  Yes, they've mentioned being "peaceful" and "safe" but have failed to press the importance of obedience.  

What about protestors in the church?  This is possible and, more and more, it should not surprise us - Jesus promised us trials and persecution.   "According to the Family Research Council, 383 churches endured a combined total of 415 hostile incidents in 2024, including vandalism, arson, armed aggression, and service disruptions. Armed incidents more than doubled from 12 in 2023 to 28 in 2024."   Typically we would not want to respond physically but we would certainly insist they leave and we would ask law enforcement to remove the protestors if necessary.   Perhaps we respond to their protest with preaching Jesus and worshipping the Lord.  

  • Gerald's Birthday -  Friday (30th) is Gerald's birthday.  Born in 1930.

  • Annual Meeting - This coming Sunday is our "annual meeting."  By constitution, the membership of SSB is to gather at least twice each year.  Once in the November time-frame and once around February.  This meeting requires us to approve our budget as well as vote for elders and the assistant treasurer.  We will have dinner at 5:30 and the meeting will begin shortly after 6pm. There are absentee ballots if you are a member unable to attend.  Please complete, seal in the provided envelope, and give to one of the nominating committee (not Matt Sutton... being on the ballot now means he cannot collect them).  Thanks!  

  • Pipe Updates -  We have the pipe fixed from the second flood.  We've not yet learned ways to improve - as we are being told this is quite normal with "dry systems" (so many jokes I want to spin off at this point).   We have a small minor insulation spot to still update in one area and some drywall to repair and we should be finished with the new leak.  

  • Sunday's message completed the straw imagery by showing that what began in mercy at Christ's birth does not end in decay for believers but in glory through God’s keeping power. While we as the church wait for Christ’s return, Jude calls us to actively practice mercy—toward doubters, the lost, and those entangled in sin—without compromise.   We ended in assurance: our hope does not rest in our grip on God, but in His ability to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless with great joy.

  • We welcomed new members yesterday.     David Posthuma, Audrey Posthuma, Kyle Strandquist, and Jen Strandquist were welcomed into membership on Sunday.  If you have not yet met them - introduce yourself in the coming days.   
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THIS WEEK

Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week

Gym Night for Clubs - This Wednesday, Kidz Clubs will head over to the Gretna Elementary Gym.   This will begin after the meal.  Parents, please run them over at 6:45pm and pick them up at 8:10pm.  Thanks!

LIGHThouse Ice Skating & More - Friday night is an ice skating event for the youth - from 6:30 to 9pm at Moylan Tranquility Iceplex.  

Joanie Busselman Funeral Details - 
- Friday, Jan. 30, 5:00-7:00,  Visitation at Roeders in Gretna
 - Saturday, Jan 31, 10:30,  Funeral Service at SSBC
            Luncheon to follow at SSB
-  Jan. 31, 2:30 Burial at Bancroft Cemetery

Communion / Pot Trust - Prepare your heart!  Prepare a food item to bring after service.   This Sunday is our monthly communion during the worship service.  This will be followed by a pot "trust" meal downstairs.

Annual Meeting - This Sunday, February 1st, all members are requested to attend the annual meeting.  This is where 1) The elders and assistant treasurer are elected and 2) the annual budget is approved.   We will begin at 5:30 with a meal.  The meeting then will begin shortly after 6pm.  

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Make note of the classes and events available in the near future

Valentine's Banquet -  Saturday evening, February 14th for all adults.   Register online inside of the event HERE.  

Ladies' Retreat - The annual retreat for the gals will be March 20-21st at Moses Merrill Retreat Center.   Mark your calendars!  

Prayer Prods

  1. Gerald B and family;  Barb D and family.   Missing loved ones/
  2. Folks recovering from surgery.  Most recently, Kathy A, Lowell W, and Katie Y.  
  3. Our new members as they attend a first meeting, consider more service, get to know more of you, etc.
  4. Annual Meeting Sunday
  5. Tami N - immune system
  6. Those with cancer concerns & longer-term health challenges
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