Bigger Than Us World Communion Sunday is a celebration of the global Church – a reminder of the gift of the variety of cultures, languages, and peoples of the church. In the rich tapestry of the Church, we can see God’s desire for our world – an interwoven community where our diversity is the very source of our strength and…
When Nothing Works If Jesus himself sometimes has only limited success in ministry, what does that mean for us? If Paul finds himself struggling with a spiritual thorn in his flesh, what does that mean for us? This week’s readings challenge our notions of success and failure, and invite us to consider more deeply what it means to be faithful to…
To Be Revealed This Sunday is Epiphany. The magi bring gifts to the Christ Child and their gifts reveal him as Lord of all. Join us this Sunday for worship from the Sanctuary at 10:30 or any time after. Read Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 3:1-12 in preparation for Sunday’s sermon “To Be Revealed.” You can download the bulletins from January 4 or January 7 QuickNews…
We Wait This Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent. As much as we want to celebrate the holiday season, Advent is not about rushing ahead, but about waiting with joyful anticipation what to see what God is unveiling. Join us on Sunday morning for worship and communion at 9:00 in the Fellowship Hall or 10:30 in the Sanctuary. You can view…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name This Sunday, Pastor Clay and Rev Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots” which is focused on changes that need to happen to allow the church (and other organizations) to more effectively serve their mission. This Sunday, we’ll hear about Jesus and the woman at the well. Read John 4:5-30, 39-42 in…
Losers and Fools This morning we will enjoy having our whole church family together in our 5th Sunday Combined worship at 10:00. Read Matthew 5:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 in preparation for Sunday’s sermon, Losers and Fools.We will hear The Beatitudes. These statements of characteristics and blessing, introduce and set the tone for Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and His ministry. Join us in…
Strange Gifts ‘Epiphany’ The word comes from the Greek word meaning ‘to reveal’, as when the baby Jesus was ‘revealed’ to the world. On Epiphany we celebrate how a star led the Magi – also known as the Three kings or the Wise Men – to the baby Jesus after his birth to bring him gifts. Join us Sunday as we…
No Boundaries, No Borders In Christ, God is at work reconciling the world to God – and the foundation of that work is the love of Christ removing the boundaries and barriers that we have erected. The hope of the world lies in seeking the commonwealth of all people. We’ll be sharing Communion on this World Communion Sunday. Please have…
What a Difference Authentic Faith Makes Rev. Danna Drum will be kicking off the sermon series “Authentic” for August with What a Difference Authentic Faith Makes based on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16. Danna and Rev. Steve Sprecher will offer Holy Communion as well. Read Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 in preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, What a Difference Authentic Faith Makes. Join us…
Holy VesselsA Lenten Season ofRecovery and Discovery Week 1: Tumbled Treasures Beach glass begins as something whole and yet discarded. As it is tumbled by the sea, it is broken and polished until it becomes a treasured “mineral gem.” We do not embrace that suffering is necessary or God-given, but that suffering is a part of life. Lent is a…
Growing Together Week FourFueling a Warm Community“Warm is the New Cool” Join Pastors Michelle and Jayde ONLINE this Sunday at 9:30am for Sunday worship! Pastor Michelle will continue the Growing Together Series with her sermon “Warm is the New Cool”Read Luke 2:41-52 in preparation for the sermon.You can download the bulletin here.This Sunday is also World Communion Sunday! We will share the table with Christians all over the world! Please…
Face-off with Fear: Psalm 27: 1, 4-9 Join Pastor Michelle this Sunday at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall for week 4 of her sermon series on the Psalms! Read Psalm 27: 1, 4-9 in preparation for the message on Sunday, “Face-off with Fear.” This is also a communion Sunday, so be sure to have your communion elements (some bread or crackers and some…
