It is such a joy to gather together, as the people of God, on Sunday morning! It is a blessing to see every face, to share a smile with friends, and to gather to worship Almighty God in “spirit and truth.” The Psalmist reminds us, “how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in… Read More »

As missionaries, we are blessed to have many opportunities to both give and receive hospitality. Hospitality is more than just entertaining a friend in your home. It is opening your hearts and resources to a stranger. It can be messy and awkward, of course, but through it the Kingdom of God grows. Peter writes in… Read More »

How to Explain God was written by Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, for his third grade homework assignment: “Explain God” “One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t… Read More »

A Moment With Missions… In two weeks, (Sunday, August 25th), Jonathan & Beth Todd will be visiting us here in Norton from Itaituba, Brazil, where they have served for almost eight (8) years. As part of their calling in Brazil, Jonathan and Beth teach several courses at the Church of God Seminary, as well as… Read More »

Trip to Thailand… As I transitioned to the University of Kansas in the fall of 2022, I desired to find a church with a college ministry where I could grow in my faith. I prayed to find a community of friends who were running after Jesus and mentors who could disciple me. Praise God for… Read More »

 In the early years of Christianity, as Paul was traveling on his missionary journeys sharing the gospel – there were also Jews who were trying to teach the Gentiles that Christians must follow the Laws of Moses as well. Perhaps no greater argument arose than over whether or not new Gentile converts, (which included anyone… Read More »

A Note from the Pastor… This past week, our country celebrated its 248th birthday, (if my math is right and the internet is true)! This is, undoubtedly, the best, most free country to live in across the globe! I love to travel abroad. I love to experience new cultures. I love to help share the… Read More »

The Lord speaks to Elijah… And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have… Read More »

A Note From the Pastor… This is a familiar story that I have shared here before. It is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.… Read More »

A Word From the Pastor… “In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,” (Matthew 3:1). John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Messiah as foretold in prophecy, (Isaiah). He was a “wild man” who wore camel’s hair garment with a leather belt. He ate locus, wild honey, and lived… Read More »