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The Number 3 05-31-26

The Number 3 Some people claim to have a favorite number.  Ask athletes… some prefer a certain number to wear on their backs.  How about you?  Do you have a favorite number? Join Pastor Jack as he preaches a light hearted message this Sunday about God’s favorite number!  Hint:  Just look above at …

Time For The Harvest 05-24-26

Time For The Harvest We often think of the Day of Pentecost as the day when God sent the power of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples.  But, did you know the Festival of Pentecost was an annual festival established by the Jewish people long before the birth of Christ?  …

Our Protector 5-17-26

Our Protector Did you know that Jesus offers spiritual protection for those who request it?  But, what does that really look like?  Pastor Jack will address this topic in his Sunday message “Our Protector”.  Find out how we can spiritually rally behind the Lord… and receive his loving, strong spiritual protection when …

On Your Own? 5-10-26

On Your Own? Today’s trivia question (Multiple Choice):  Do you recall what Jesus said to his disciples at the Last Supper on the night in which he was betrayed?  Did he say (a) “You’re on your own from now on,”  (b) This bread is stale, (c) I will not leave …

Finding the House 05-03-26

Finding the House Jesus once promised us all a “place” in the heavenly kingdom.  But how can we be sure about that?  Well…Why not ask those who died, mysteriously came back to life and now claim to have seen a glimpse of this glorious place of victory? Join Pastor Jack this …

Finding the Gate 4-26-26

Finding the Gate We’ve all heard about Jesus describing himself as “light” ,”the Good Shepherd”, “the vine”… what about this one:  “a gate”? Sounds odd to think of Jesus as a gate.  For more clarification join Pastor Jack this Sunday when he offers his message “Finding the Gate.”  You’ll learn …

Open the Eyes of Our Faith 4-19-26

Open the Eyes of Our Faith This Sunday at worship we will share the familiar story about two men walking on the road to Emmaus… and then they are joined by the risen Christ!  The ironic twist:  they did not recognize or identify the newcomer as the risen Jesus.  Are there ways Jesus …

What Keeps YOU Awake at Night? 4-12-26

What Keeps YOU Awake at Night? Are you a worrier?  Do you sometimes toss and turn with insomnia because you can’t fully relax?  Then join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he explores the theological and Biblical perspectives on anxiety and sleeplessness.  If the sermon is successful, you will sleep much better beginning this …

Fear and Great Joy – 4-05-26

Fear and Great Joy So… what does Easter mean to you?  More specifically, what emotions surface during the Easter observance?  How about fear… and great joy?  According to Matthew’s resurrection narrative, the women who visited the empty tomb felt an unusual dichotomy of emotions: fear…and great joy.  Can these emotions …

What Did You Expect? 03-29-26

What Did You Expect? God doesn’t always act according to our human preconceptions or expectations.  Palm Sunday is a classic example:  many bystanders who witnessed the Palm Sunday parade became perplexed… because Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem was not exactly what they expected! Join Pastor Jack this Sunday  (Palm Sunday) as he delivers his …