This time of year always feels like a mixture of anticipation, eagerness and impatience. Winter is al-most over, but spring hasn’t yet arrived. Daylight is increasing, but leaves and flowers aren’t quite ready to grow. Easter is coming, but we aren’t there yet. This is a season of patient waiting, of watchful anticipation. In liturgical traditions, this season is known … Read More
February 2023 Message From Pastor Mike: “A Prayer List for 2023”
We are a praying people and a praying church. We believe in the power of prayer, which means we be-lieve that God hears us and unleashes His power to change lives in response to our prayers. It takes faith to be-lieve this, but God has told us that prayer makes a difference in His world and among His people.We pray … Read More
Sunday School 2023
Sunday school meets in the adultclassroom on the main flooracross from the nursery. KimSchweitzer will be leading thismonth with conversations onevangelism. Future topics willinclude spiritual disciplines andJesus’ parables.
January 2023 Message From Pastor Mike: “Seeking Renewal this New Year“
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
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