The Sermon Series titled: "People and Places in the Heart" continues in February.

The weekend messages will focus on a specific Bible character who has a specific issue relevant to faith and life.

"St. Paul in the Land of Guilt" is the title of this week's message. Forgiving self is many times the most difficult person to forgive. Paul, formally Saul, allowed God's grace to take off the old and put on the new! Read 1 Timothy 1:12-17. The 10:30am service is a Praise Service!

Posted January 30, 2012

The Sermon Series titled: "People and Places in the Heart" continues in January.

The weekend messages will focus on a specific Bible character who has a specific issue relevant to faith and life.

"Samuel in the Land of Listening" is the title of this week's message. The Bible passage is 1 Samuel 3:1-19. God speaks to us in many and various ways. How might we tune our hearts and minds in to clearly hear the voice of God? The 10:30 service is a youth led service!

Posted January 23, 2012

A New Sermon Series titled: "People and Places in the Heart" begins in January.

The weekend messages will focus on a specific Bible character who has a specific issue relevant to faith and life.

"The Land of Holy Communion" is the title of this week's message as we visit the meaning and significance of the Sacrament. What's the big deal? What's the importance of the Bread and Wine for our faith lives? Read 1 Corinthians 11:17-33.

Posted January 16, 2012

A New Sermon Series titled: "People and Places in the Heart" begins in January.

The weekend messages will focus on a specific Bible character who has a specific issue relevant to faith and life.

"The Land of Grief" is the title of this week's message. King David experienced significant loss, as many have. How he implemented his faith is of value and relevance to us today. Read 2 Samuel 12:12-24a.

Posted January 9, 2012

A New Sermon Series titled: "People and Places in the Heart" begins in January.

The weekend messages will focus on a specific Bible character who has a specific issue relevant to faith and life.

"Wearing Our Faith" is the title of this week's message. The text is from John 3: 1-16 where Nicodemus comes from under the shadow of darkness to discover Jesus, who is the light of the world. Where are we lurking in the shadows of our faith?

Posted January 3, 2012

A New Sermon Series titled: "People and Places in the Heart" begins in January.

The weekend messages will focus on a specific Bible character who has a specific issue relevant to faith and life.

"The Children of Israel in the Land of Promise" is the title of this week's message. As Israel entered into the Promised Land there were some wonderful surprises and some shocking realities - not unlike the New Year! The Bible reading is from Joshua 1: 1-9.

Posted December 27, 2011

A Blessed Christmas Season to All!

Christmas Eve Candle Light Services will be offered at 5pm, 7:30pm, and 10pm on December 24th. The message is titled, "Silent Night?" Holy Communion is celebrated.

A Christmas Day Service will be offered at 9am on December 25th. This is the day we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We will focus on what that birth means to us. Holy Communion is celebrated.

Posted December 19, 2011

Message: "A Faithful Response"

It is now the fourth week in Advent as we move closer in anticipation of celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary is uplifted this week and how her calling in Luke 1:26-38 is an example for how to respond to God's calling. The 10:30am service will again celebrate the Sunday School Christmas Program. Come and witness the Christmas story shared through the enthusiasm of our children's faith!

Luke 1:38 "Let it be with me according to Your Word."

Posted December 12, 2011

Message: "The Gift of Life!"

This is now the third week in Advent, as we move closer in anticipation of celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is He who brings new life. The message focuses on the Gift of Life which is so precious to us.

"I came that you may have abundant life!"

Posted December 5, 2011

Message: "Christmas in Mayberry"

It's the second weekend in Advent as we continue to anticipate the coming of the Savior. The Saturday evening service will be in the Fellowship Hall as hot chocolate and tours of the Nativity will be offered. The Sunday worships will feature "Christmas in Mayberry" as the Andy Griffith cast from Lent will return for a special Christmas message.

"Unto us a Child is born!"

Posted November 28, 2011

Message: "Turning Our Lives Around!"

This is the first weekend of the Advent season in preparation for the coming of Christ. We look at the figure of John the Baptist from Matthew 3: 1-12 and the message that he came to proclaim. The theme for the weekend will center around repentance.

Matthew 3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."

Posted November 21, 2011

Weekend Message: "Feeding the 5000!"

The miracle story of the week is Christ "Feeding the Five Thousand" from John 6. We anticipate Thanksgiving Day and it is also "World Hunger Weekend." God's bounty in this Bible Story is unbelievable. May we celebrate His "horn of plenty" as we also share our resources with those in need.

Bible: "I am the Bread of Life!"

Posted November 14, 2011

Weekend Message: "I See!"

The miracle story is "Jesus Healing the Blind Man" from John 9. What and where do we need to see better? Where do we need to be made blind so that we might see? We pray that Jesus would heal us all! Communion is served.

The Women's Thankoffering Service is next Sunday, November 13 as the ladies will be worship leaders.

Isaiah 29 - "The eyes of the blind shall see."

Posted November 7, 2011

Weekend Message: "Celebrating New Life!"

It is All Saints weekend, when we remember those who have died in this past year and celebrate the hope of the Resurrection. The message is based on the miracle of the "Raising of Lazarus" from John 11.

Time Change Reminder: The clocks "fall back" next Saturday, November 5. Set your clocks before bed so you can be "on time" to worship and Sunday School on Sunday!

John 11:25 - "I am the resurrection and the life."

Posted October 31, 2011

Weekend Message: "I See!"

It is Reformation Weekend. The miracle story is "Jesus Healing the Blind Man" from John 9. What and where do we need to be able to see better? Where do we need to be made blind so that we might see? We pray that Jesus would heal us all!

The annual Fish Fry will be held this Sunday, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Price is $8.00 for dine-in or take-out!

Isaiah 42 - He came "to open the eyes of the blind."

Posted October 24, 2011

Weekend Message: "The 3 Great C's"

Rev. Gemechis Buba, the NALC Mission Director, will be our guest pastor for all three services. Pastor Buba is an inspiring teacher, preacher, evangelist, and man of faith! God will speak to you through him!

The annual Fish Fry will be held on Sunday, October 30th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Mark the date for dine-in or take-out!

"I am the Light of the world." +JC

Posted October 17, 2011

Weekend Message: "I AM!"

The miracle story is "Jesus Walking on the Water" from John 6:16-21. This will be a Bible Study sermon, so BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) if you would like and let's dig into the Word to discover God's richness for our lives.

The annual Fish Fry will be held on Sunday, October 30th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Mark the date for dine-in or take-out!

Revelation 17 "Lord of lords and King of kings"

Posted October 10, 2011

Weekend Message: "Forgotten People!"

We continue our series on Signs and Wonders by focusing on forgotten people. The story of the man who waited 38 years by the pool of Bethesda to be healed (John 5:2-18) is the message theme. This will be a healing service.

A FreeCycle will be held this Saturday, October 8, from 10am-1pm at the Fellowship Hall (8am-noon for drop off). A community garden meeting will follow at 2pm to discuss plans for a church garden.

John 5:6 "Do you want to be healed?"

Posted October 2, 2011