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Fifth Sunday in Lent – 3-17-24

SAVE THE DATES: EASTER EGG HUNT– Date changed to Sunday, March 24 with hunts at 2 and 3 p.m. Please spread the word and invite your friends and family! THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – need to be directed before March 31. In 2023, we received $1,298.00 from this program! Please contact …

Your Purpose – 3-10-24

Your Purpose?   For thousands of years humans have been asking the existential question:  “What is our purpose for living on this planet?”  Scientists have some answers; anthropologists include their theories … but what does God say about all this?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he unpacks the Biblical insights for humanity’s …

Keeping God in First Place – 3-3-24

Keeping God in First Place  We often get so busy in our day-to-day lives that we forget the importance of devotion to God.  We sometimes feel too busy to pray, too busy to read the Scriptures…even too busy to attend worship services.  The Scriptures remind us to be aware of this …

Why Is It So Complicated? – 2-25-24

Why Is It So Complicated?  A long time ago, the disciples often found themselves confused whenever Jesus spoke in parables or whenever Jesus illustrated complicated theological principles.  Are we any different?  Who among us can comprehend the mind of God?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he delivers his message, “Why …

Tempted … Again? – 2-18-24

Tempted … Again?  This Sunday (2/18) is the first Sunday in the liturgical season of Lent.  Did you know the assigned Gospel reading each year on this Sunday highlights the temptation of Christ by Satan? … and then expands to explore temptations which lure us away from God.  In his message, “Tempted … …

Blinded by the Light – 2-11-24

All too often, when God works in a powerful way to turn circumstances into favorable outcomes, some people respond, “What a coincidence!”  How about THIS response: “What a God incident”! This Sunday, Pastor Jack will invite us to perceive and affirm God at work in everyday occurrences as we pray for …

5th Sunday After Epiphany 2-4-24

SAVE THE DATES: WEATHER CANCELLATIONS – will be sent via email through the Icon system as soon as a decision is made. If you are unsure if the church will be open, please check your email before braving the elements. PASTOR’S VACATION – Pastor will be away from Feb. 3 …

Called to a New Lifestyle – 1-28-24

Called to a New Lifestyle  Observers of some religions are easily identified.  For example: an orthodox Jew is clearly identified in the way that person dresses, prepares food, prays, etc.  So … what are the identifying traits of baptized Christians?  Do we stand out in a crowd, or simply blend in?  This …

Called to Proclaim Christ – 1-21-24

Did you know that Jesus has commissioned his followers to tell others about his saving grace?  This is known as “witnessing for Christ”, and such sharing is part of the fabric of being a baptized Christian.  However, we’re so timid and shy about speaking to others about Jesus.  Why is …

Called By The Spirit’s Power – 1-24-24

Due to the fact that we were unable to observe the festival of the Baptism of Our Lord on Jan. 7, we will do so on Jan. 14 with the readings and bulletin originally intended for Jan. 7 Every baptism is cute, adorable, and wonderful to behold.  However, there is …