The Voice(s): And The Winner Is . . . Discouragement -or- Encouragement

On Sunday, Jesus urged us to live by his voice of encouragement – by trusting the picture he has for your life; drawing near to those who need encouragement; stopping to see and give what others need. (Luke 18:35-43; Matthew 20:29-34) In summary: Jesus uses his encounter with Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, to show us…

The Voice(s): And The Winner Is . . . Going Through the Motions-or-Living the Life

One of the perks of being adopted into the Body of Christ, is the amazing support system you inherit. God uses our brothers and sisters to lift us up, comfort us, and keep us moving, when we can’t find the strength. Like many addicts, my brother turned to support from AA, but what happens within…

Everday Gifts of Our Faith

This past year the Elders, along with Pastor Fred, began our journey of learning about Organic Outreach. Led by Bob Schindler, we were provided with a simple yet profound framework from which to reconsider this calling and responsibility of all Christians. The Three truths of Organic Outreach include: Truth #1 – Jesus is in charge…

The Voice(s): And The Winner Is . . . Sand-or-Rock

Before we turn to last Sunday, I invite you to turn out in full force this Sunday for: our Children and Youth-led Worship…our first Fifth Sunday of the year…and our Congregation Conversation on Organic Outreach! Worship will offer a special experience and Message, followed by lunch (with youth-provided child care), and 30 minutes for your…

Invitations to Blessings – Love

Sunday was a powerful day – honoring our “retiring” Elders; ordaining our new Elders, inspired by highlights from their Statements of Faith; becoming Prayer Angels for each of our One Youth… And receiving my Christmas Gift, to open our lives to receive a life-changing gift from Jesus! Invitations to Blessings – Love On Sunday, Jesus…

Invitations to Blessings-Hope

Sunday was a wonderful day, as we moved from Thanksgiving into Advent – a time to celebrate Jesus coming into the world and pray that he will come more deeply into our worlds…and into the world today… We praise our Lord for uncountable reasons…including his Advent invitations to blessings, beginning with hope. Invitations to Blessings…

Invitations to Blessings: Invest

On Sunday, Jesus invited us to invest with him and for his ministries – and give and receive overflowing blessing, in ways we could never imagine or even hope. (Matthew 14:13-21) In summary: Jesus uses the investment of his disciples to feed 5000 men and their families. He invites us to feed the hunger in…

Invitations to Blessings-Serve

What a fantastic Sunday – full of fun, food, fellowship. Please thank the terrific team who made this possible, Doug, Dick, Sallie W., Josh, Patti, Henry! And Sunday was full of faith, as we came to The Table to say “yes” to Jesus’ invitation to serve… Invitations to Blessings Serve On Sunday, Jesus invited us…