We probably attached too much importance to the coming of a new year. The first day of January brings another sunrise and another flip of the calendar, but there’s no promise that 2023 will be the best year of our lives or even that it will be better than the year before. There’s also no spiritual significance to the Earth … Read More
Missions Board for January 2023
Happy New Year from the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Committee. During this month please pray for Missionary Aviation Repair Center (MARC) and The Pregnancy Care Center. MARC “has provided a lifeline of hope to the villages of Alaska, strengthened the ministry of Christians, and expanded the reach of the Gospel across the Alaskan frontier since 1964. They provide affordable trans-portation … Read More
December 2022 Message From Pastor Mike: “Christmas Promises Made and Kept”
What do we celebrate when we celebrate Christmas? Many people in our culture might say that Christmas is a celebration of winter or getting presents or having a few days off. They might celebrate the tradition itself, that happy feeling of waking up to surprises under the tree, like a celebration of nostalgia and sweet memories. In the church, we … Read More
November 2022 Message From Pastor Mike: “Always Thankful, Always Blessed”
We need to make time in our busy, stressful lives to praise God and acknowledge His goodness. Whether life is good, or things are hard. When we have plenty, and when we feel in need. Whatever the circumstances we face today, it’s good for our souls to lift up hands and hearts in worship, giving thanks to God who is … Read More
October 2022 Message From Pastor Mike: “James and the Hard Way of Jesus”
This month I plan to preach through James, the short New Testament letter written by Jesus’ brother. James may be the hardest book in the Bible. Many people consider Leviticus, Isaiah and Revelation the most difficult books to read. Leviticus is tedious, Isaiah is obscure, and Revelation is tough to understand. James is hard in a different way. It’s short, … Read More
September 2022 Message From Pastor Mike: “Iron Sharpens Iron”
We believe the Bible is true, authoritative and transformative. We believe this based not only on our theological tradition, but because we have experienced the life-changing power of studying and obeying God’s word. We find comfort in the truth of scripture. We hear God’s wisdom spoken from the Bible. We feel the Holy Spirit moving in our hearts as we … Read More