Who am I? Why am I here?
This week we had the privilege of hearing from Mark McComas as he spoke on some very big questions: Who am I? And why am I here? It is human nature to question our purpose on earth, but what information and sources are we using to answer these questions? We are created to bear the image of God, and through beholding him, being ourselves, and being in communion with other believers, we can fully embrace the life and plan that God has for our lives.
Kingdom Politics
As we enter the election season, it is crucial that we remind ourselves as believers where our true loyalties and faith should lie. It is easy to get caught up in the panic and emotions that get so intense when politics are discussed, but as we discussed this week, our hope is with the one true King, so let us pray for our country, vote with intention and integrity, but remember that he is in control.
Today we celebrated as a church family with several people who were water-baptized. In Luke 15, Jesus tells several stories highlighting the celebration in God’s Kingdom when he redeems people. We are all invited to return to Jesus no matter the extent of our sin and separation from God. Jesus also calls his people to participate with Him in inviting, welcoming, and celebrating when the lost come home to Him. Let’s respond to Jesus’ invitation to live a life of celebration!
BBQ & Baptisms - A Life of Celebration
This week Pastor David taught us the values of the fruits of the spirit as he learned them from a childhood friend, his neighbor’s dog Prince. Sometimes the Lord teaches us the most valuable life lessons from the most unlikely places.
Living at Peace or Just Being
A Mother's Day Blessing
This week we honored mothers by remembering the story of Jesus, his mother, and John in John 19:26-27. Jesus honored his mother, even in his suffering, by acknowledging her suffering and entrusting John into her care. Jesus recognized that John needed a spiritual mother and Mary would be blessed by being able to pour into John. Spiritual mothers and fathers are a vital part of the walk of every Christian, and so we should be eager to step into that role for someone else and find that spiritual parent for ourselves.
Clothed from Above
Following Resurrection Sunday, we continued our discussion on the clothing that Jesus wore during His death and resurrection, but also what we are clothed in once we decide to become His followers. This week we reflected on how we are clothed from above, with new life, wisdom, and power. The garments that the Lord has for us are good and perfect, but we often try to just choose the pieces we want or think we need. Our savior was clothed in humility so that we may be clothed in new life and power. May we step into those garments and leave behind the rags we have been wearing.
Easter Sunday
This week we celebrated our risen, Savior, Jesus, and explored what his clothes told us about him and his character. We see the humility and sacrifice of Jesus, as he lays aside his garments to wash his disciples’ feet. Through the story of the woman who is healed by touching his garment, we see that Jesus uses his power and authority, not for his own gain, but to love and serve humanity. And, as Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes, as a child, we see the creator of the universe wrapped in the frailty of humanity, that he might lay down his life for us. Jesus took on the garments of humanity, laying aside his divinity, in order that we might be clothed with salvation!
THe Road to Palm Sunday
As Jesus began his journey towards Jerusalem and ultimately the cross, he had several significant encounters along the way. May we see Jesus inviting us into his true riches, glory, and healing. As followers of Jesus let’s be purposeful to engage in what might seem to be interruptions, in order to share Jesus with people in need.
Love Is
Pastor Dave Buehring joined us this Sunday and delivered a great word based on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. We walked step by step through this encouraging and challenging passage found in chapter 13 that defines God’s love and how we ought to love one another. May we all open our hearts to the Lord and allow him to reveal, reconcile, and redeem our love for Him and one another.
Vision Sunday 2024
This week, we spent time celebrating the previous year, looking ahead to some plans for this year, and sharing an update on church finances and the remodel project for our new church home. We hope this is encouraging and equipping for all of us as we step into this next season together. As a church family, let’s humbly and prayerfully submit our plans and our ways to the Lord in this new year!
Haggai - Consider your Ways:
Pt. 2
In part 2 of our mini-series on the book of Haggai, we shift our focus from the prophet’s call to self-reflection, to an exploration of who our God is. His ways are so good, from His faithful presence and commitment to fulfill His promises, to the cleansing, protection, and provision we have in him. May our prayer be, “Oh Lord, we look to you and consider your ways toward us.”
Haggai - Consider your Ways: Pt.1
This week we discussed the first chapter in the book of Haggai. The people of Israel had finally been allowed to return to their homeland after many years of exile and rebuild God’s temple. Almost immediately, the people encountered opposition and the project was halted. At the beginning of Haggai, the Lord is encouraging his people (through Haggai) to consider their ways. How they had spent their time and money on their own homes, but His temple lay incomplete and neglected. As our church is entering a new season with our own building project, we want to make sure we are always considering where our priorities and attention lie.
Number our Days - NYE Service
This week we explore Psalm 90, a psalm of Moses. As we begin the new year, it’s a great time to reflect and seek the Lord regarding our need for help, deliverance, and guidance. As Moses reminds us, we have a loving and faithful God whom we can call on and trust. May you be blessed in this new year as you seek and submit your life to Jesus.