We have always loosely followed the Christian calendar. In 2023 we’re going to follow it more closely using the common lectionary. This is a practice of a high percentage of churches and will bring us along side of them and give us exposure to a broad range of scripture. All service times are on Sunday… Read More »SERMON schedule 2023
Advent is a time of preparation for our hearts and minds for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth celebrated on Christmas. It is also a reminder of the promise of Jesus Christ to come again in His full and complete glory. (Service begins at 10:30 am on Sundays unless otherwise noted.) January 8: Epiphany (Matthew… Read More »RENEW – An Advent journey to renew Peace, Hope, Joy and Love (2022)
We continue the journey of exploring the New Testament, discovering life in God’s story. Unless otherwise noted, all services begin at 10:30 am and are led by Rev. Jim Sanderson. November 20 – Eating with a Knife and Fork (or Chopsticks) (Colossians 2:6-7; Ephesians 4:13; Hebrews 5:11-14) Today we consider where we are on the road… Read More »Life in God’s Story – the New Testament (fall 2022)
This series called “Windows on Jesus from the Old Testament” looks through these Old Testament passages to get glimpses of Jesus. All sermons will be delivered by Rev. Jim Sanderson (unless otherwise noted). All service times begin at 10:30 am (unless otherwise noted). September 4 – Sun of Righteousness (Malachi 4) In the closing chapter of the Old… Read More »Summer 2022 sermon series
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