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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 24</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,The storm last night yielded about 1/2 inch of rain.  I love how green and alive things are becoming.  We hit the Parkway this morning and clearly we are gaining more daylight everyday.  The weekend is here and we shall be very busy.  Did you watch the Draft last night?  Interesting that we really won't know how it went until we are into the season with the picks.  I hope you have a g...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>The storm last night yielded about 1/2 inch of rain. &nbsp;I love how green and alive things are becoming. &nbsp;We hit the Parkway this morning and clearly we are gaining more daylight everyday. &nbsp;The weekend is here and we shall be very busy. &nbsp;Did you watch the Draft last night? &nbsp;Interesting that we really won't know how it went until we are into the season with the picks. &nbsp;I hope you have a great weekend and of course connect with Ashland.&nbsp;<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>1 Peter 1:18-19 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Life isn't based on economic success. &nbsp;Salvation can't be purchased but received as a gift from the God who gave it. &nbsp;May we live into the Kingdom to Come and not strive to win in the kingdom of today. Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 23</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,A very cloudy morning in St. Joseph.  We were on the Parkway and it was a great day to run.  We have a busy weekend just around the corner.  We have dinner and theater tickets for Friday night, a BD party on Saturday, and then worship and a funeral on Sunday.  Oh, and I about forgot we have the NFL Draft tonight.  A big night for Chiefs fans with 2 picks in the first round.  The rain ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>A very cloudy morning in St. Joseph. &nbsp;We were on the Parkway and it was a great day to run. &nbsp;We have a busy weekend just around the corner. &nbsp;We have dinner and theater tickets for Friday night, a BD party on Saturday, and then worship and a funeral on Sunday. &nbsp;Oh, and I about forgot we have the NFL Draft tonight. &nbsp;A big night for Chiefs fans with 2 picks in the first round. &nbsp;The rain is coming and much needed. &nbsp;I hope you get out early and enjoy this day.<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Romans 14:11 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’”<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Every knee will bow and every tongue will acknowledge God. &nbsp;We know this is true, but what does it really look like. &nbsp;A knee bowed before God has to acknowledge and and live into the life of Jesus. &nbsp;It is not about saying one thing and doing another. &nbsp;I am reminded my kids would say "I'm sorry, to because they were sorry, but to get them out of trouble." &nbsp;It didn't work. &nbsp;A life that isn't given to living out God's will, no matter what is said, will not deceive God. &nbsp; Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 22</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,We have reached the middle of the week.  The weather continues to be beautiful and the Parkway was lovely.  I want to remind you Franklin Thackery's funeral will be Sunday afternoon.  Visitation begins at 2:00pm here at Ashland.  I hope you get out and enjoy this wonderful day.Blessings, Doug Romans 1:20 (New International Version) For since the creation of the world God’s invisible q...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>We have reached the middle of the week. &nbsp;The weather continues to be beautiful and the Parkway was lovely. &nbsp;I want to remind you Franklin Thackery's funeral will be Sunday afternoon. &nbsp;Visitation begins at 2:00pm here at Ashland. &nbsp;I hope you get out and enjoy this wonderful day.<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Romans 1:20 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Spring for me is such a powerful demonstration of the power of God. &nbsp;Creation is on display as things green up and flowers bloom. &nbsp;God continues to create new life. &nbsp;May the power of God encourage us as we look at the world around us. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 21</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,It is another lovely day.  We hit the Parkway at daylight and put our 3.25 miles behind us.  We are now running over 2 mile of this, which may not seem like much, but following my knee surgery it is a big deal for me.  Carol got all the plants in pot yesterday and we were able to get the irrigation going last night.  Things look very pretty.  We hope to get garden going by Mother's Da...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>It is another lovely day. &nbsp;We hit the Parkway at daylight and put our 3.25 miles behind us. &nbsp;We are now running over 2 mile of this, which may not seem like much, but following my knee surgery it is a big deal for me. &nbsp;Carol got all the plants in pot yesterday and we were able to get the irrigation going last night. &nbsp;Things look very pretty. &nbsp;We hope to get garden going by Mother's Day. &nbsp;It will be so nice today, I hope you can get out and enjoy!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">John 10:28-30 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>When we give our lives to Jesus we are under his protection. &nbsp;We are forever His when we decide to give ourselves to Him. &nbsp;Eternal life may seem a ways away, but my friends every day is a gift. &nbsp;Don't take it for granted and don't take the gift of God in Jesus Christ for granted. &nbsp;Jesus offers us life. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 20</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,It is a beautiful day in St. Joseph.  Today we hit the Parkway without headlamps.  We will now have morning light until October.  We were able to get the garden cleaned up and ready for planting on Saturday.  Carol has tons of plants ready to be potted, but waited until after the weekend for some warmer weather.  It is really looking like spring.  We had a great day at church; Ashland...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>It is a beautiful day in St. Joseph. &nbsp;Today we hit the Parkway without headlamps. &nbsp;We will now have morning light until October. &nbsp;We were able to get the garden cleaned up and ready for planting on Saturday. &nbsp;Carol has tons of plants ready to be potted, but waited until after the weekend for some warmer weather. &nbsp;It is really looking like spring. &nbsp;We had a great day at church; Ashland music is simply second to none. &nbsp;A busy week ahead, so I better get with it. &nbsp;I hope you have a great day!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>I am honored to be able to share these words at every funeral I preside over. &nbsp;It is what make the pain of human death bearable. &nbsp;We know that Jesus overcame death and gifted us life when we follow Him. &nbsp;May we all declare Him Lord of our life. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 17</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Happy Friday!  The weekend is here and with it a chance to catch up on some undone chores.  It looks like rain today and Carol is mowing the yard to get ahead of it.  I am so thankful she enjoys mowing.  We did get out and grabbed some miles this morning.  I hope you make it a point to connect with Ashland this weekend.  Get out and enjoy this wonderful day before it rains!Blessings, ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Happy Friday! &nbsp;The weekend is here and with it a chance to catch up on some undone chores. &nbsp;It looks like rain today and Carol is mowing the yard to get ahead of it. &nbsp;I am so thankful she enjoys mowing. &nbsp;We did get out and grabbed some miles this morning. &nbsp;I hope you make it a point to connect with Ashland this weekend. &nbsp;Get out and enjoy this wonderful day before it rains!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">1 Corinthians 1:18 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>The power of the cross is important for Christian people. &nbsp;The cross a symbol of death was transformed by the resurrection of Jesus. &nbsp;We now look to the cross as a reminder of what Jesus did for us so that we would not perish. &nbsp;We are saved but he power of God. Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 16</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,It was a lovely morning to be out on the Parkway.  I am getting close to the 2 mile mark running.  I am taking it slow, but my heart wants to just run.  Carol and Kathy are headed to a nursery today to get plants.  Last night Carol and I reseeded our side yard, the squirrels have raised havoc under our old oak tree.  We are headed to the weekend so lots other accomplish today.   Get o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>It was a lovely morning to be out on the Parkway. &nbsp;I am getting close to the 2 mile mark running. &nbsp;I am taking it slow, but my heart wants to just run. &nbsp;Carol and Kathy are headed to a nursery today to get plants. &nbsp;Last night Carol and I reseeded our side yard, the squirrels have raised havoc under our old oak tree. &nbsp;We are headed to the weekend so lots other accomplish today. &nbsp; Get out and enjoy this wonderful day!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Romans 13:8 (New International Version)<br>Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Do we ever think of a debt to love one another? &nbsp;We are all committed to paying whatever financial debt we might incur. &nbsp;We have a debt to Jesus for the life he gave for us. &nbsp;May we daily repay the debt of love but loving our neighbor as ourselves. Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today  April 15</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Today is Tax Day, I just put ours in the mail.  We awoke to thunder and rain this morning, so we didn't get out.  I will try and get some steps in to offset not running this morning.  We had Ad Council last night and I ask them a question I will pose to you as well.  "Why do you Believe?" and voice it without quoting scripture, citing tradition, or getting defensive.  This is all abou...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Today is Tax Day, I just put ours in the mail. &nbsp;We awoke to thunder and rain this morning, so we didn't get out. &nbsp;I will try and get some steps in to offset not running this morning. &nbsp;We had Ad Council last night and I ask them a question I will pose to you as well. &nbsp;"Why do you Believe?" and voice it without quoting scripture, citing tradition, or getting defensive. &nbsp;This is all about a personal relationship with God. &nbsp;We will talk more about this throughout the year. &nbsp;It will be warm today and the rain will pass. &nbsp;Get out and enjoy his wonderful day!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Romans 10:9-10 (New International Version)<br>If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>I wrote the first part of today's message before reading today's scripture. &nbsp;They are interrelated. &nbsp;We can't really proclaim "Jesus is Lord" if we don't live the life reflecting our belief. &nbsp;Do we have the heart of Christ? &nbsp;Do we give our selfish desires over to the teaching of Jesus? &nbsp;It only happens when we believe in our heart. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 14</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Carol and I hit the Parkway for another great morning.  I am feeling like I really will run distance again.  Today felt great and I am getting my wind back.  The weather is finally allowing my yard and hedge to recover.  Some flowers will not bloom this year, but that is the way of life.  Carol is planning on getting some plants this week, so we will start moving in the direction of s...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Carol and I hit the Parkway for another great morning. &nbsp;I am feeling like I really will run distance again. &nbsp;Today felt great and I am getting my wind back. &nbsp;The weather is finally allowing my yard and hedge to recover. &nbsp;Some flowers will not bloom this year, but that is the way of life. &nbsp;Carol is planning on getting some plants this week, so we will start moving in the direction of summer. &nbsp;Get out and enjoy his wonderful day! <br><br><b><i>By Noon today!</i></b><br><b>We have Easter Lilies that you may have if you come to the Ashland door and pick them up. &nbsp;Please come and take one or more. &nbsp;</b><br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>I think we all need reminded of the gospel Paul preached. &nbsp;We need reminded of the Gospel Jesus preached. &nbsp;A place to start, do love God with your whole heart, mind and soul? &nbsp;Good! &nbsp;Do you love your neighbor as yourself? &nbsp;We need to look deeply at this. &nbsp;We must reflect this in our thoughts, our actions, and words. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's thoughts on Sunday's message.       April 12</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Subject: Peace in Pieces: Finding Honesty in Our BrokennessDear Church Family,I hope this message finds you well. This Sunday, we began a new sermon series called "Peace in Pieces," addressing something many of us are experiencing but rarely talk about: the reality that we're not fine, and that's okay.Summary: The sermon explored the widespread anxiety, mental health struggles, and financial stres...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/23854190_2000x1125_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/23854190_2000x1125_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/23854190_2000x1125_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Subject: Peace in Pieces: Finding Honesty in Our Brokenness<br><br>Dear Church Family,<br><br>I hope this message finds you well. This Sunday, we began a new sermon series called "Peace in Pieces," addressing something many of us are experiencing but rarely talk about: the reality that we're not fine, and that's okay.<br><br>Summary: The sermon explored the widespread anxiety, mental health struggles, and financial stress affecting our communities today—including right here in Ashland. Through Psalm 22 and the example of David, we learned that God doesn't expect us to pretend everything is perfect. Instead, He invites us into honest relationship where we can cry out to Him with our fears, anxieties, and struggles. Just as Jesus cried "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" from the cross, we too are permitted—even encouraged—to share our brokenness with God and with one another.<br><br>Takeaways:<br><br>God loves honesty. David and Jeremiah show us that we can share our deepest fears, anxieties, and struggles with God without pretending to be fine.<br>Stop performing and open up. The pressure from social media and even church culture to appear perfect is not what God asks of us. We don't have to be okay all the time.<br>Identify where you're pretending. This week, take time to honestly acknowledge to God (and perhaps a trusted friend) what in your life you've been pretending is fine when it really isn't.<br>This is just the beginning of our journey together. In the coming weeks, we'll explore how to find peace even when everything feels like it's in pieces. You don't have to walk through this alone.<br><br>Grace and peace,<br><br>Pastor<br><br><br><br><br>Pastor. Doug<br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 13</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,I hope you had a good weekend.  It was busy at Ashland with youth and mission being served with joy.  Carol was in CoMo to celebrate with her KD sisters.  She was very tired when she got home last night.  We hit the Parkway this morning and the running continues.  I am excited to make progress.  A busy week ahead, I hope you get out and enjoy a beautiful day. We have Easter Lilies tha...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>I hope you had a good weekend. &nbsp;It was busy at Ashland with youth and mission being served with joy. &nbsp;Carol was in CoMo to celebrate with her KD sisters. &nbsp;She was very tired when she got home last night. &nbsp;We hit the Parkway this morning and the running continues. &nbsp;I am excited to make progress. &nbsp;A busy week ahead, I hope you get out and enjoy a beautiful day.&nbsp;<br><br><b>We have Easter Lilies that you may have if you come to the Ashland door and pick them up. &nbsp;Please come and take one or more. &nbsp;</b><br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Romans 3:23-24 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Do we forget that we are all sinners? &nbsp;I think we sometimes want to look the other way, but the reality is that we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. &nbsp;The grace of God restores and redeems us. &nbsp;May the gift of God be embraced by us all. Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 10</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,We had a little rain in St. Joseph overnight, but not what I expected.  We had 1/2 inch and could really use more.  Friday is filled with putting the final touches on Sunday and hopefully home after lunch.  Carol is off to CoMo this afternoon for the KD reunion.  I have a funeral tomorrow and lots of projects to work on.   l hope you enjoy the weekend and as always connect with Ashlan...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>We had a little rain in St. Joseph overnight, but not what I expected. &nbsp;We had 1/2 inch and could really use more. &nbsp;Friday is filled with putting the final touches on Sunday and hopefully home after lunch. &nbsp;Carol is off to CoMo this afternoon for the KD reunion. &nbsp;I have a funeral tomorrow and lots of projects to work on. &nbsp; l hope you enjoy the weekend and as always connect with Ashland!<br><br>We have Easter Lilies that you may have if you come to the Ashland door and pick them up. &nbsp;Please come and take one or more. &nbsp;<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Romans 5:6-8 (New International Version)<br>You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>I am very thankful that. Christ died for me, but it is a lot to understand. &nbsp;This is a love beyond human comprehension. &nbsp;I hope we can return our love to Him by doing the things he asked us to do. &nbsp; Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 9</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,What a great morning as we hit the Parkway.   We were able to run 1.75 miles, this is the most distance since my knee surgery.  This week is coming to an end very quickly.  Carol is headed to Columbia tomorrow for a sorority reunion at her sorority KD.  Rain is coming and we can use it.  Carol is mowing today, I am thankful for her help with this big job. l hope you get out and enjoy ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>What a great morning as we hit the Parkway. &nbsp; We were able to run 1.75 miles, this is the most distance since my knee surgery. &nbsp;This week is coming to an end very quickly. &nbsp;Carol is headed to Columbia tomorrow for a sorority reunion at her sorority KD. &nbsp;Rain is coming and we can use it. &nbsp;Carol is mowing today, I am thankful for her help with this big job. l hope you get out and enjoy a beautiful day today!<br><br>We have Easter Lilies that you may have if you come to the Ashland door and pick them up. &nbsp;Please come and take one or more. &nbsp;<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Hebrews 1:3 (New International Version) <br>The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Jesus is the radiance of God's glory. &nbsp;God came to earth to share with us in the life of Jesus to forgive us our sin. &nbsp;Hebrews tells us that following the resurrection he returned to heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father. &nbsp;May we rejoice in the love of God. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 8</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,What a beautiful morning!  We are now getting in a 5K every morning and running 1.5 miles.  The week is flying by, it is already Wednesday. Franklin Thackery was called home Tuesday, arrangements are being made.  I will keep you posted.  MidWeek@Ashland is on break until the fall.  The Youth will continue to meet and have a summer schedule posted.    l hope you get out and enjoy a bea...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>What a beautiful morning! &nbsp;We are now getting in a 5K every morning and running 1.5 miles. &nbsp;The week is flying by, it is already Wednesday. Franklin Thackery was called home Tuesday, arrangements are being made. &nbsp;I will keep you posted. &nbsp;MidWeek@Ashland is on break until the fall. &nbsp;The Youth will continue to meet and have a summer schedule posted. &nbsp; &nbsp;l hope you get out and enjoy a beautiful day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Romans 5:10 (New International Version)<br>For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Paul continues to remind us that Easter changed everything. &nbsp;We were lost until Jesus reclaimed us through his life, death and resurrection. &nbsp;We have life because of His life. &nbsp;I hope we make good use of this gift. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 7</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,I hope you had a wonderful Easter.  It was one of Ashland's finest days!  It was simply a wonderful celebration of Jesus Resurrection.  It was nice to have family in and enjoyed having little people in the house.  The office was closed Monday, so it will be a very busy day today.  We have Election Day today and MDO so lots of folks.  I hope you have a great week. l Enjoy a beautiful d...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>I hope you had a wonderful Easter. &nbsp;It was one of Ashland's finest days! &nbsp;It was simply a wonderful celebration of Jesus Resurrection. &nbsp;It was nice to have family in and enjoyed having little people in the house. &nbsp;The office was closed Monday, so it will be a very busy day today. &nbsp;We have Election Day today and MDO so lots of folks. &nbsp;I hope you have a great week. l Enjoy a beautiful day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Galatians 2:20 (New International Version) <br>I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>The resurrection provides that Christ lives in. us. &nbsp;The life we now half is a gift from a God that loves us. &nbsp;How do we respond to this gift? &nbsp;We live our lives to reflect Jesus? &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 3</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Today is Good Friday.  Have you ever wondered why we call it Good Friday. Good Friday gets its name from an older sense of the word "good" that meant holy or sacred — the same way people once used phrases like "the good book" to refer to the Bible. So "Good Friday" essentially means "Holy Friday," marking it as a solemn, sacred day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucif...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Today is Good Friday. &nbsp;Have you ever wondered why we call it Good Friday. Good Friday gets its name from an older sense of the word "good" that meant holy or sacred — the same way people once used phrases like "the good book" to refer to the Bible. So "Good Friday" essentially means "Holy Friday," marking it as a solemn, sacred day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe was an act of ultimate sacrifice that opened the way for humanity's redemption. &nbsp;We had a nice turnout for Maundy Thursday Prayer and Come and Go Communion. &nbsp;Tonight is our Good Friday or Holy Friday Service at 6:00 pm. &nbsp;I believe it will enhance your Easter experience to be here. &nbsp;Easter is Sunday and it will be a glorious day. &nbsp;We have family and old friends coming I hope you will join us at Ashland. Enjoy a beautiful rainy day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Hebrews 12:2 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>This is a day to fix our eyes on Jesus. &nbsp;Today will be a day in the life of Jesus filled with challenge and pain. &nbsp;We must walk along and endure what He endures for on Easter we enjoy the glory He enjoys. &nbsp;May this Easter weekend fill your heart with the love and grace of Jesus. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 2</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Today is Maundy Thursday. It is a wet and chilly day in St Joseph yielding about an inch and a half of rain so far. The Sanctuary at Ashland is open all day for prayer and you are invited for Communion from 6:00 to 7:00, this is come and go.  Tomorrow is Good Friday and we will have service at 6:00 pm.  I hope you will join us as we prepare for Easter.  We received good news yesterday...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:52:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Today is Maundy Thursday. It is a wet and chilly day in St Joseph yielding about an inch and a half of rain so far. The Sanctuary at Ashland is open all day for prayer and you are invited for Communion from 6:00 to 7:00, this is come and go. &nbsp;Tomorrow is Good Friday and we will have service at 6:00 pm. &nbsp;I hope you will join us as we prepare for Easter. &nbsp;We received good news yesterday, Jess and family will arrive tomorrow. &nbsp;It will be fun to have them with us for Easter. &nbsp;Mark and Winja and Emma leave for Germany today to join Winja's family. &nbsp;Please join with me in prayers for safe travel and a wonderful trip. &nbsp;My friends Easter is coming. &nbsp;Enjoy a beautiful rainy day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Matthew 20: 17-19 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!”</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>This is an important message in the narrative. &nbsp;Jesus foretold what was to happen. &nbsp;What did the disciples think would happen? &nbsp;Did they not hear or ignore Jesus? &nbsp;He told them of the coming doom and of the coming promise. &nbsp;I hope today we can grasp what Jesus said. &nbsp;Never loose heart, Jesus is alive! &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today April 1 </title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,We enter a new month today.  The rain is wonderful, we had 3/4 of an inch so far with another inch expected today.  I was able to get sticks and branches to the garden in hopes of burning this month.  We are excited to have kids coming for Easter, not all, but we will take what we can get and be thankful.  Tonight is usher and greeter training, you should have received an invite from ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>We enter a new month today. &nbsp;The rain is wonderful, we had 3/4 of an inch so far with another inch expected today. &nbsp;I was able to get sticks and branches to the garden in hopes of burning this month. &nbsp;We are excited to have kids coming for Easter, not all, but we will take what we can get and be thankful. &nbsp;Tonight is usher and greeter training, you should have received an invite from Hannah. &nbsp;Tomorrow the church will open at 7:00am and be open until 7:00 pm. &nbsp;I will be serving Communion from 6:00 to 7:00 in the evening. &nbsp;Good Friday Service will be at 6:00, I hope you can make it. Enjoy a beautiful rainy day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Psalm 14:1 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>For the director of music. Of David.<br>The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>How sad for the fool. &nbsp;David recognizes that those who say there is no God are corrupt and their deeds are vile. &nbsp;I would add that this goes to those that claim God but act like there is no God. &nbsp;Belief is an action word, belief is how lived out in our daily lives. &nbsp; Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today March 31</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,It is another wonderful day.  We hit the Parkway early and I was able to run about 1.5 miles.  It is difficult to take this slow, I am thankful Carol helps me take time in recovery.  We spent time last night clearing garden beds of leaves and cutting oak trees out of the hedges.  I am thankful we can burn in April, I have a lot of stuff to burn.  It looks like rain is coming and it wi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>It is another wonderful day. &nbsp;We hit the Parkway early and I was able to run about 1.5 miles. &nbsp;It is difficult to take this slow, I am thankful Carol helps me take time in recovery. &nbsp;We spent time last night clearing garden beds of leaves and cutting oak trees out of the hedges. &nbsp;I am thankful we can burn in April, I have a lot of stuff to burn. &nbsp;It looks like rain is coming and it will be welcomed. &nbsp;Holy Week moves forward, Easter is coming, but Good Friday stands in our path. &nbsp;May the grace and love of God be with you. &nbsp;Get out and enjoy a beautiful day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br><br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Isaiah 53:5-6 (New International Version)<br>But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Think about the fact that the death of Jesus was the death we deserved. &nbsp; Jesus placed in our place that we might have eternal life. &nbsp;I am thankful for what Jesus did and find it hard to imagine that God loves me that much. &nbsp;I can only rejoice and give me life to his service. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's thoughts on Sunday's message.       March 28</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Subject: Palm Sunday Reflection: The Power of ServanthoodDear Friends,I hope this message finds you well as we journey through this Holy Week together.This Palm Sunday, we explored a powerful tension that existed as Jesus entered Jerusalem—a tension that still challenges us today. While the crowds expected a militant king who would restore Israel through force, Jesus came offering a radically diff...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18331950_634x626_500.png);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18331950_634x626_2500.png"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18331950_634x626_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Subject: Palm Sunday Reflection: The Power of Servanthood<br><br>Dear Friends,<br><br>I hope this message finds you well as we journey through this Holy Week together.<br><br>This Palm Sunday, we explored a powerful tension that existed as Jesus entered Jerusalem—a tension that still challenges us today. While the crowds expected a militant king who would restore Israel through force, Jesus came offering a radically different kind of power: the power of sacrifice and servanthood. On one side of the city, Jesus entered humbly, and on the other, Pilate arrived representing earthly power. These two arrivals represent the choice we still face: will we seek worldly power or embrace Christ's call to servant ministry?<br><br>Summary: The sermon explored the true meaning of following Christ through the door of grace, particularly through the lens of Matthew 25:31-40 (The Sheep and the Goats). Rather than earning our way into God's kingdom through good works, we discover that walking through the door with Jesus transforms us—opening our eyes to see His face in the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, and imprisoned. Our service to others flows not from obligation, but as a natural response to the grace we've already received. We serve because we were first loved, and in loving "the least of these," we love Christ Himself.<br><br>Takeaways:<br><br>Transformation precedes action: We don't serve to earn God's acceptance; we serve because we've already received it. Walking through the door of grace changes our hearts, making service our reflex rather than our requirement.<br>See Jesus in unexpected faces: Christ calls us to recognize Him in those who are hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, and imprisoned. Our willingness to see and serve these individuals reflects our relationship with God and our understanding of the greatest commandment—to love God and love our neighbor.<br>Choose servanthood over power: Just as the Palm Sunday crowds misunderstood Jesus's kingship, we're often tempted to seek cultural power rather than sacrificial love. True discipleship means embracing Christ's invitation to servant ministry, sharing burdens with others while clothed in His grace.<br>As we move through this Holy Week toward Easter, may we continually ask ourselves: whose faces do we see? Are we responding to Christ's invitation to "come and be blessed" by serving as He served? Let us remember that we won't walk alone—Christ promises to come alongside us, sharing our burdens and giving us strength.<br><br>Grace and peace,<br><br><br>Pastor. Doug<br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today March 30</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Well the day is starting behind for me.  Carol and I hit the Parkway, had a good stretch of running and then back to the house to meet Duvall's at 8:00.  They were 50 minutes behind, so I am 50 minutes behind.  I am glad to get the irrigation going, it will inspire some rain.  Holy Week is here.  I look forward to this week and also find it hard.  I go on an emotional roller coaster w...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Well the day is starting behind for me. &nbsp;Carol and I hit the Parkway, had a good stretch of running and then back to the house to meet Duvall's at 8:00. &nbsp;They were 50 minutes behind, so I am 50 minutes behind. &nbsp;I am glad to get the irrigation going, it will inspire some rain. &nbsp;Holy Week is here. &nbsp;I look forward to this week and also find it hard. &nbsp;I go on an emotional roller coaster with all that happens. &nbsp;I say and I believe, we can't really appreciate the resurrection without the crucifixion. &nbsp;We have a great week planned at Ashland, I hope you will engage with our experiences. &nbsp;Get out and enjoy a beautiful day today!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br><br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Isaiah 53:3-4 (New International Version) <br>He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>Isaiah proclaimed what was to come as God reached out to restore us. &nbsp;I am sure it was hard for people to imagine, we know the story and it is hard to comprehend. &nbsp;This demonstrates God's love for us. &nbsp;How do we show our love fore God? Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today March 27</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,Today is cool and blustery in St. Joseph.  March is a strange weather month, but spring is around the corner.  Carol and I went to dinner last night at 801 Chophouse in Kansas City for her birthday.  We had a wonderful meal and a fun evening.  The weekend is here and this is Palm Sunday weekend.  This is always such an impactful Sunday, the kids wave palm branches and we recall Jesus ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>Today is cool and blustery in St. Joseph. &nbsp;March is a strange weather month, but spring is around the corner. &nbsp;Carol and I went to dinner last night at 801 Chophouse in Kansas City for her birthday. &nbsp;We had a wonderful meal and a fun evening. &nbsp;The weekend is here and this is Palm Sunday weekend. &nbsp;This is always such an impactful Sunday, the kids wave palm branches and we recall Jesus coming into Jerusalem for Holy Week. l I hope you will connect with at Ashland enjoy the weekend!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br><br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Psalm 62:7 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>God is my mighty rock and my refuge. &nbsp;I would assume everyone reading this has had some difficult times in their life. &nbsp;I would also assume if you are reading this that faith has a place in your life or you are looking for faith. &nbsp;This verse has been something that has held my fast in challenging times. &nbsp;God is there, ask for God's help. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today March 26</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,It is another wonderful morning.  It is warm and proves to be a better day than yesterday.  We are celebrating Carol's BD with dinner in KC tonight.  Last week we were simply too busy to get her BD dinner in the mix.  Don't forget Palm Sunday is this Sunday.  The Palm Branches are ordered and ready for our kids to wave them Sunday.  It will be a great weekend.  I hope you enjoy the wa...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>It is another wonderful morning. &nbsp;It is warm and proves to be a better day than yesterday. &nbsp;We are celebrating Carol's BD with dinner in KC tonight. &nbsp;Last week we were simply too busy to get her BD dinner in the mix. &nbsp;Don't forget Palm Sunday is this Sunday. &nbsp;The Palm Branches are ordered and ready for our kids to wave them Sunday. &nbsp;It will be a great weekend. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy the warmth and have a nice day!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br><br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Philippians 1:29 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>I have found too many Christians want to lean into this verse thinking it is happening to us in the country. &nbsp;My friends nothing could be further from the truth. &nbsp;There are people around the globe that do indeed suffer for their faith, but harsh words hardly qualify and I personally have never been criticized for my faith by non-Christians. &nbsp;I have found my harshness from judgmental Christians. Pray for those around the world that do indeed suffer for their faith in Jesus and give thanks that we do not. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today March 25</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,What a lovely morning!  We are headed to the 90's today, which is crazy!  Carol and were talking about all the damage our bushes and plants sustained with the last freeze.  We hope they can recover even if they don't bloom.  The Parkway was wonderful this morning and so many people were out and about.  Tonight is the last MidWeek@Ashland of the semester and the men are grilling. Palm ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>What a lovely morning! &nbsp;We are headed to the 90's today, which is crazy! &nbsp;Carol and were talking about all the damage our bushes and plants sustained with the last freeze. &nbsp;We hope they can recover even if they don't bloom. &nbsp;The Parkway was wonderful this morning and so many people were out and about. &nbsp;Tonight is the last MidWeek@Ashland of the semester and the men are grilling. Palm Sunday is Sunday, so Easter is coming. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy the warmth and have a nice day!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br><br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">1 John 1:9 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>A week ago we talked about the wedding banquet and how important it is to wear the wedding clothes. &nbsp;This is putting on the righteousness of God, accepting God's grace. &nbsp;Confess your sin and put on the wedding clothes. Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Pastor Doug's Thought for Today March 24</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,A nicer day out there.  It is still cool, but much better.  Carol and I got in several miles and ran about half of it.  Slowly but surely getting back at it.  I have a day of interviews for the District Committee on Ordained Ministry.  We start early and will end about 9:00 pm.  Tomorrow is the last MidWeek@Ashland for the semester.  We will have burgers and dogs, so come have dinner....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block  sp-scheme-3" data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:400px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18428707_1152x648_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><i>Good Morning,</i><br>A nicer day out there. &nbsp;It is still cool, but much better. &nbsp;Carol and I got in several miles and ran about half of it. &nbsp;Slowly but surely getting back at it. &nbsp;I have a day of interviews for the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. &nbsp;We start early and will end about 9:00 pm. &nbsp;Tomorrow is the last MidWeek@Ashland for the semester. &nbsp;We will have burgers and dogs, so come have dinner. &nbsp;I am excited for Holy Week, I hope you plan to join us on Good Friday, it will be a wonderful Easter experience. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy and have a nice day!<br><br>Blessings, Doug<br><br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:260px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/22245041_2048x1365_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Scripture</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Romans 6:23 (New International Version)<br>&nbsp;<br>For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:300px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg);"  data-source="QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/QGWGZB/assets/images/18664990_4032x3024_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Today's Thought</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>The only cure for sin is grace and of course without a cure we have death. &nbsp;Easter is a powerful reminder of God offering grace to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. &nbsp;The Door is Open, will we accept the grace of God. &nbsp;Just a thought for today!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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