Sinners The ten commandments identify some really grave sins: among those are murder, adultery, lying, stealing, and defaming the name of God. However, according to the Scriptures there is another serious sin we all ought to avoid. Find out this Sunday when Pastor Jack delivers his sermon based on Luke …
Thinking Outside The Box Did you ever have a time in your life when you just had to make major changes? Were you forced to think “outside the box?” Did you have to reinvent yourself? This Sunday in our Gospel reading Jesus tells the story of a desperate man who had …
What is Your Victory Sign? So… what’s your favorite victory sign? Arms raised above? The index finger to indicate “We’re # 1? The famous Winston Churchhill victory sign? How about this one: the cross! Imagine, second century Christians adopted the cross as a sign of victory! To the rest of …
The Cost of Discipleship One day Jesus sat down and taught about costs… specifically the costs associated with building a structure. But then Jess transitioned into the “spiritual costs” we must consider when following him. What does it mean to pick up your cross? And what sacrifices do we really make …
Is it Hard to be Humble? Have you ever met a bragger? Someone who wants the whole world to know how great he or she is? Someone who boasts about how great the family is or how great all his/her accomplishments are? It can be a real turn off. Jesus once said, …
Not Seeing the Forest No doubt you have heard of the classic illustration challenging perceptions: Is the water glass half empty, or half filled? The irony is that either answer can be the appropriate response. How do YOU look at life? Through a negative lens, or through an optimistic lens? …
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost MANY THANKS to the Krychs for leading our service today FOOD COLLECTION FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES- Please bring the following items and place in the shopping cart: Aug. 17 – pasta Aug. 24 – pasta sauceAug. 31 – Granola barsSept. 7 – Jarred …
What Do You Want? A lot of people feel they do not have enough money: enough money for vacations… enough money to get kids through college… enough money for that retirement account. What about you? Have you ever worried about having enough? This Sunday Pastor Jack will share the words of Jesus regarding material sufficiency. …
“Get in Your Prayer Chair” So… how’s your prayer life? Invigorating? Boring? Frustrating? Not quite what you want it to be? Then, join Pastor Jack this Sunday for some practical tips to strengthen your communication with God. It’s all about the Prayer Chair.. and what it can do for you!!! …
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost MANY THANKS – to Rev. Arden and Rev. Dr. Margaret Krych for leading worship today! FOOD COLLECTION FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES- Please bring the following items and place in the shopping cart:July 20 – Condensed Milk July 27 – SpicesAug. 3 -canned fruit (adult & baby)Aug. …