On the Way – Staff Changes

On the Way Rejoicing Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. [1st Thessalonians 5:16-18] THANK YOU! With your benevolence (also called mission support) – the financial gifts you and your congregations share with our synod and our church, from your heart, out…

Bishop deForest’s Christmas Message

GREETINGS FROM YOUR NEPA SYNOD STAFF! Front from left: Zach Labagh, Eric Gombert, Kat Tigerman, Chris deForest Back: Samantha Drennan, Lauren Wolfe Blatt, Charles Grube, Stacey Burke, Niels Nielsen, Debbie Skinner, Laurie Christman, Jean Huber, Carl Shankweiler Not pictured: Rachael Dietz, Travis Woodfield Video Message

On the Way – October 25

STILLING RUTHLESSNESS This past Thursday, October 19, our synod staff was led in devotions by Pastor Carl Shankweiler, who has experience and connections to the Middle East. He gave me permission to share his words with you.    On the Way of Jesus together,Bishop Christopher deForest  DEVOTIONS FOR THE SYNOD STAFFNORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SYNOD, ELCAOctober 19,…

On the Way – September 18, 2023

God’s Work, Our Elevators I was invited out to two places last Sunday, September 10. I accepted both invitations months ago, and neither of the two knew the other was inviting me. What’s really funny and amazing: I myself didn’t put “2 and 2 together” until almost the last minute. This may be because my…