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A Note from the Pastor…  As we think about Joseph of Arimathea from our message this week – one word kept coming to mind – courage. No doubt, there was “cost” for Joseph – no doubt there was a “calling” involved for Joseph – but surely it took “courage” to come forward for Jesus. I… Read More »

A Note from the Pastor… As we begin to look forward to Easter, (and as we begin a new sermon series leading up to Easter), I cannot help but look back at my childhood and how my family celebrated Easter. Our church, (and therefore our family) did not celebrate “Lent” in any fashion that I… Read More »

A Note from the Pastor…   Our church Mission Committee met a few weeks ago, and I am excited to share some wonderful new! Our giving to Christians Broadcasting Hope (CBH) continues to grow, as we support their mission to evangelize the world for Christ thru radio and social media. Our missionaries in Brazil, (the Todds),… Read More »

Exodus 20:7 – You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Proverbs 12:18 – There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 15:1 – A… Read More »

Communion, mentioned primarily in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, is an important part of faithful Christians’ walk with Christ. Jesus used a meal to institute one of the most universal and unforgettable ordinances of the church. Communion (sometimes referred to as the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist) is… Read More »

A Note from the Pastor… There was once a story told about two evil brothers. They were rich and used their money to keep their dishonesty from the public eye. They even attended the same church and looked to be perfect Christians. Then, their pastor retired and a new one was hired. Not only could… Read More »

Proverbs 31 meets Ephesians 5…. Many men dream of having a Proverbs 31 wife. She belongs to “the wisest of women,” who build up their homes with industry and skill, (Proverbs 14:1). She gives her man a good name so that he “is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the… Read More »

A MISSIONS MOMENT…   We have a “full” service this morning – (we are beginning a new series, and celebrating a baptism in the Morning Worship Service) – but I want to take a moment to reintroduce us to, Juan and Meriam Santos, who have shared the gospel for decades in the Dominican Republic, and have… Read More »

Note from the Pastor… Many years ago, I was sharing a message from the pulpit, and I made a comment about “old people.” I don’t remember the context, but I do remember one woman meeting me at the back door and sternly looking at me and asking, “how old is old.” I quickly answered, “at… Read More »

A Note About Baptism… “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 a camel’s hair garment with a leather belt. He ate locus, wild honey, and lived… Read More »