Lavish Toward God  A long time ago Mary took really expensive perfume (probably worth thousands and thousands of dollars in today’s currency) and poured it all over Jesus’ feet!  Why the extravagance? Perhaps we need to ask:  Are we giving OUR BEST to Jesus, too?  This week, in his message “Lavish …

Grace, Grace, Grace Were you ever pulled over by a police officer for speeding… and you got away with only a warning? Were you ever late in handing in an academic paper, but never penalized?  That’s a form of grace! This week, PJ will preach on the power of forgiveness: God …

Patience, Patience, Patience A recent survey asked respondents:  “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would that be?”.  The number one answer:  “I wish I could be more patient!”.  Do you find yourself in that group?  Desiring more patience?  Hoping to have more patience with others, with circumstances, with …

Second Sunday in Lent 3-16-25 WORSHIP SERVANTS FOR SPECIAL SERVICES are needed for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Please see sign up sheets on table in narthex. Thank you! POSSIBLE SUMMER VBS –seeking volunteers who can help for a full week in July 2025. See details and sign-up sheet on …

Temptations Turned Upside Down We often view temptations as sinful things we are tempted to do.. but what if we turned that all upside down?  What about the good things and good habits we are tempted NOT to do?  This week, Pastor Jack examines healthy Christian patterns we are sometimes tempted …

How Are We Transfigured? This Sunday we will observe a festival known as “The Transfiguration of Our Lord”.  We’ll share the Scripture narrative about the day Jesus was spiritually transfigured before Peter, James, and John.  This all begs the question:  “How are we transfigured by the Spirit of God?”  Join Pastor Jack as …

Blessings and Curses   What did Moses, Jeremiah, and Jesus have in common?  They each taught the same principle:  When you trust in God, you will be blessed.. when you turn away from God you will be cursed.  But what does that mean for us? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday and listen …

Undeserved Blessings  Have you ever felt undeserving of God’s abundant love?  Unworthy of tremendous blessings?  One day, a long time ago, a fisherman named Peter received abundant blessings from Jesus… and he felt unworthy.  Likewise, we receive grace upon grace.. more blessings than we can ever count.. that is reflective of …

Groundhog Day – Jesus Day There is a tremendous irony about to transpire on February 2:  On the same day, folks in Pennsylvania will be looking for a shadow (a groundhog’s shadow) while we are searching for the light (The light of Christ).  Our religious festival, on February 2, is “The Presentation …

Guilty…Yet Exonerated The Scriptures are very clear about sin… we’re ALL guilty of our sins and transgressions against God.  Yet, we receive mercy and forgiveness when we repent!  How’s THAT for grace?  This Sunday Pastor Jack will tell the ancient story of Ezra and Nehemiah…and relate it all to the cross of …