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Lent and Promises
Posted on: Saturday, March 16, 2019
Someone once counted all the promises in the Bible, and said there are a total of 8,810. Of these, 7,487—about 85% of the total—are God’s promises to us, and these are utterly reliable (Nelson’s Complete Book of Stories, Illustrations, & Quotes, p. 645). We can afford to trust in God’s promises to us throughout our lives; one day we will be judged on whether we’ve kept our baptismal promises to Him.
» Read moreGod's Eternal Love
Posted on: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
“What does the word ‘forever’ mean? It is similar to the word, ‘eternal,’ a bible word which means never-ending and timeless.” Worldly ideas of “eternal” love (such as marriage) is nothing compared to the fullness of God’s love. Consider the following verse, “But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8, NRSV). God’s action is unique – sending his own son, Jesus, to die for us when we least deserved it. God’s eternal love gave us Jesus and...
» Read moreFood Bank donations needed!
Posted on: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Food Bank in dire need!
The season of giving has passed but please keep in mind that there is a need year-around for assis
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Will You Believe?
Posted on: Tuesday, December 25, 2018
“The Miracle of Christmas” A Child is born in Bethlehem
» Read moreAdvent Blessings - Don't be in a rush!
Posted on: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Yuletide rush For many people, the Christmas season has already begun. Black Friday has come and gone, Cyber Monday is a thing of the past. Television Christmas specials, school Christmas concerts, work-related Christmas parties and more Christmas events fill calendars for the next several weeks.
» Read moreOur Calling
Posted on: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Our Calling… Passing on our faith to the next generation is one of our highest callings. This is made very clear in several psalms, including Psalms 102 and 145, and especially Psalm 78. Unfortunately, as Christians we haven’t always done this well. Many children that grow up in our churches put their relationship with God on the back burner when they enter adulthood. We’ve experienced this in our congregation and it seems common throughout the Church.
» Read moreOur Shelter In The Storm
Posted on: Saturday, September 15, 2018
While violent forces of nature certainly disrupt the lives of those caught in their path, we face emotional storms that cause turmoil as well.
» Read moreDon't Take Vacation from God this Summer!
Posted on: Tuesday, July 24, 2018
I was reflecting today upon the fact that a lot of people take a vacation from God and Church during the summer, and so I want to give you this hearty challenge: Don’t do it! Now don’t misunderstand what I’m saying here. Vacations, holidays and summer camping with the family are all good, important and valuable things to do. But don’t take the whole summer off from church attendance, worship, prayer and Bible reading!
» Read moreTake the Summer Challenge!
Posted on: Monday, June 25, 2018
Will you accept our challenge?
It’s so easy to get caught up in our vacation plans and grow lazy in our church attendance and spiritual life during the summer months. As the following story reveals, God never goes on vacation and we shouldn’t find excuses to take a vacation from church. How can we continue on our journey with Christ during the summer months? Try implementing some of the ideas below and use them for inspiration in finding additional ways to keep your family close to Christ!
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