I know I've mentioned it a few times from the front on Sunday, but I do hope a few of you will join us for lunch on May 4th after the service! There will be two conversations taking place, both of which are for your interest and information, and neither of which commit you to anything.
Keep ReadingHave you ever wondered why God doesn't just give all missionaries the immediate ability to communicate in different languages? After all, it happened in the early church! God gifted those new believers with tongues, granting them the supernatural ability to hear and be heard across languages. Why doesn't God just do that all the time?
Keep ReadingSometimes short Bible verses are the best Bible verses. This is true with the two simple commands of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17; "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing..." That is also our goal and my request of you next week as we lead up to Resurrection Sunday. Many of us lead full and busy lives. My request is that we all intentionally make next week full of prayer and praise. Here's how we will do that together.
Keep ReadingIt's good to be humbled once in a while. This week I am taking part in a preaching workshop with a ministry called "The Simeon Trust." In actuality, it's really a workshop on how to interpret and teach Scripture, as we are not preaching sermons as part of the workshop.
Keep ReadingOne of the requests made at the last triennial all church survey was better communications between the elders and the congregation. In response we decided to try using the Pastor's Blog for that purpose. It seemed like a good medium to communicate, as well as a chance for Pastor Aaron to have a week off from the blog now and again, so here goes!
Keep ReadingHow might you prepare for Resurrection Sunday? We have not greatly emphasized Lent season as others have, but there is something beneficial in looking with anticipation to high points on our church calendar, and taking advantage of opportunities to practice greater reflection. And I am excited for our plans for Easter this year.
Keep ReadingMar 27
2025
One of the requests made at the last triennial all church survey was better communications between the elders and the congregation. In response we decided to try using the Pastor's Blog for that purpose. It seemed like a good medium to communicate, as well as a chance for Pastor Aaron to have a week off from the blog now and again, so here goes!
Mar 20
2025
How might you prepare for Resurrection Sunday? We have not greatly emphasized Lent season as others have, but there is something beneficial in looking with anticipation to high points on our church calendar, and taking advantage of opportunities to practice greater reflection. And I am excited for our plans for Easter this year.
Mar 13
2025
There's a vast gulf between useless and essential. For example, a church building is not essential. We could still function as a church without a building, and meet in a park, a rented space, and/or from home to home. We could still be a viable and biblical church. Yet while a church building is not essential, it is certainly not useless. We find daily benefit from having a church building to host events, meet for prayer, and most of all gather for worship on Sundays.
Mar 6
2025
Have you noticed any changes around the church building? We've been working to make some upgrades and updates to our facilities, starting during last Saturday's workday, and in preparation for Easter Sunday. Thanks to all those who came out and helped (more than I could name here)! We'll have another workday on April 5th, and we'd love for you to help.