Do people often ask you if you are “ready” for something important to happen? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for that big exam at school? Are you ready to become a parent for the first time? Are you ready for that surgical procedure?Well, what about this one: “Are you ready for the …
At one time or another everyone has wondered what heaven is REALLY like…well, how about an eyewitness testimony directly from St. John? This Sunday, Pastor Jack will explore the Biblical description of the heavenly kingdom as presented by the Apostle John in the New Testament Book of Revelation. What a glorious place … and …
“The best things in life are free.” Theologically speaking, this is true… God’s gifts of creation are offered free of charge … forgiveness comes free because Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross. Perhaps that is why there are no admissions fees for worship, no tuition charges for Sunday …
SAVE THE DATES: SAMARITAN’S PURSE – We are once again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Shoeboxes are available in the church office. Completed boxes, including the $ 10 donation, are due in church on Nov 12. FALL FESTIVAL & BRING YOUR FRIEND TO CHURCH – A very big Thank You …
Someone once said, “Life is not easy…in fact, life is a struggle at times.” Do you agree with that statement? Years ago, St. Paul said the same thing about his life, yet he trusted that “God would provide” during difficult times … and God blessed Paul. Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he …
A recent survey revealed that most Americans do not believe they have enough money, wealth, or possessions in order to feel “content.” In contrast, St. Paul once wrote a letter to the Philippians challenging the philosophy of “scarcity” and uplifting the philosophy of “abundance.” Paul encouraged everyone to count their …
Do you remember dancing to the song “Hokey Pokey”? The last verse says: “Put your whole self in ”. This Sunday, in his message “Sacrifice and Generosity,” Pastor Jack will explore the Biblical mandates for us to put our “whole selves in” when we serve God and the church. As …
Have you ever been in a position to forgive someone, and yet you do not feel ready to forgive? Are there emotional wounds too deep for words, and the very thought of forgiveness seems so unnatural? This Sunday, Pastor Jack unpacks a Scripture passage from Matthew 18, in which Peter …
The Scriptures says, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Romans 13:9). But what does that look like in today’s busy and harried world? This week, Pastor Jack will flesh it all out in his message “Like a Good Neighbor.” Discover practical and sound guidance for being a “good neighbor” in today’s society. …
The Things of God A long time ago, Jesus predicted that a day would arrive when he would suffer and be killed…but then rise again. Peter only heard the death prediction and replied, “God forbid Lord”. It just didn’t make sense to Peter and to the others that Jesus would …