The Bible is a library of 66 documents, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Written over a period of approximately 1500 years by a variety of inspired people it is the most significant and influential literature in history. The Bible is a crucial document in the faith of a vast… Read More »Life in God’s Story
Even the original characters of the Christmas story had trouble comprehending the full glory of what was happening. Perhaps their journey of overcoming doubt can help us with our journey. Service times are on Sundays at 10:30 am unless otherwise noted. January 2: Epiphany – Out of Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23) – God makes himself known to us in… Read More »Advent 2021 – Questions of Christmas
Jesus commissioned Peter to care for the people of his church. (See John 21:15-17) Peter’s letter to Christians scattered by the persecution is pastoral in tone and bold in conviction. It is a source of living hope to those facing the suffering of a broken world. (Note: all service times are at 10:30 am and are… Read More »Living Hope – the First Letter of Peter
Services begin at 10:30 am and are led by Rev. Jim Sanderson unless otherwise noted. September 5 – Paul Meets Jesus (Acts 9:1-19) Paul has a surprise encounter with Jesus that completely ruins his plans but transforms his life. He will remember this event as an example of God’s grace. Jesus sometimes surprises us. August 29 – Peter’s… Read More »Summer 2021 Services
June 27 – Storyteller (Matthew 13) Stories stick. They are engaging, memorable and revealing. Jesus was a master storyteller. He is also a master story maker. Let’s consider some of his stories and their impact. June 20 – Father’s Day – Jesus and his Father – The relationship of Jesus the Son to God the Father is a mystery… Read More »More Than Jesus (April-June 2021)
Christ is Risen! (He is Risen Indeed!) This is a service for which I truly wish we could all be together, gathered in our church building. Nevertheless, while not in the building we are still the church and we share this service together from our various locations. This will be a service of new life.… Read More »Easter Sunday 2021
On this day we come to the cross of Christ. We reflect on the details and significance of his death. We come to a place of suffering and ridicule and find God showing his great and victorious love. Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Turn to the Lord, and… Read More »Good Friday Service: At the Cross (2021)
Have you ever wanted more? Perhaps it was a great dessert, or some good music or time with a close friend. When something is pleasing or good for us, our desire for it increases. We want more of what meets our deeper needs. In Ecclesiastes 3:11 (New Living Translation) it says, “Yet God has made everything beautiful… Read More »More About Jesus (Winter/Spring series 2021)
When the Gospel writer Luke tells the story of Christmas, he adds some music. Included are four songs. Christmas has become a season of carols and lights. We will listen to these five songs, add some light and respond to the life giving sounds of Christ and his birth. (All service times are Sundays at… Read More »Songs and Sounds of Christmas (Advent 2020)
And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. John 12:32 New Living Translation The writer of Hebrews holds up Jesus for the world to have a closer look. What to do with Jesus? This is an even more important question than most people realize. This is a timely and essential study. Please join… Read More »Jesus on Display–Exhibits from the Book of Hebrews (Aug-Nov 2020)