Hope Without Wavering Has anyone ever made a promise to you that he/she did not keep?  Do you recall the feelings of disappointment and sadness?  In this Sunday’s Scripture readings, we will learn that God keeps EVERY promise! We can rely on the various promises of God outlined in the …

Giving: A Trust Thing   Some would argue that generosity is centered upon trusting in God.  Can you be generous with your resources and continue to trust that God will provide for your needs? This Sunday Pastor Jack explores two Bible narratives, each involving poor widows who were incredibly generous, …

Relief… At Last Have you ever noticed how life can be difficult at times?  Philosopher Karl Popper once said, “Life is a problem solving endeavor”.  Our Lord Jesus once warned us that life is filed with trials and hardships (John16:33). So… what can we do?  We can work hard and keep the …

The Truth That Sets Us Free  Can you imagine being a butterfly stuck in a mayonnaise jar with a lid on it?  All because some kid captured you?  You can’t get out of the jar by your own efforts… your only hope is to be released somehow by a power greater …

Is There a First Class Section in Heaven?  A long time ago, two men (James and John) approached Jesus and demanded first class heavenly accommodations! After all, they were in Jesus’ inner circle and thought they deserved V.I.P. treatment.  Is THAT how it really works?  You might be surprised at Jesus’ …

Am I Ruled By My Possessions?Most of us do not realize the power our possessions have over us… we think about our financial resources… we wonder if our retirement portfolio will be strong enough…We cringe when too many charities are clamoring for our attention and resources.  But what did Jesus say about …

What About Divorce? Did you know that 43% of all new marriages result in divorce? And, 60% of second marriages end in divorce?  What does the Bible say about this disturbing trend?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday for his weekly message “What About Divorce?”.  You’ll learn what divorces were like in the first century …

Are There Angels in Our Midst? SAVE THE DATES: LINE DANCING – Sat., Sept. 28 – 6-9 p.m. ($12. Entrance fee, cash only) Please sign up in the narthex and come join the fun! COUNCIL & TEAM MEETINGS:: Mon., Sept. 30 – Community Relief Team – 6 p.m. to plan …

So… You Want to be First? Our society loves to honor and adore the winners:  the best actors, the best athletes, the best musicians, etc.  We often place these people high up on a pedestal … but that’s not what Jesus once spoke about.  Jesus said, ” Whoever wants to be …

We’ve Come This Far By Faith This Sunday, we’re celebrating our 60th anniversary as a congregation!   “Doing church” is hard work isn’t it?  There are committee meetings, and Council meetings, and work days, and planning sessions, and volunteers to recruit.  It can be quite wearisome if we think it’s all about OUR …