The world has been shocked in recent days by the ongoing images of chaos at Kabul’s airport as tens of thousands of desperate people, including American citizens, try to escape the Taliban. These Islamic extremists are poised to force Afghanistan back into a dark and brutal state where Christians, anyone...
You probably saw that Pastor Glen will be beginning a new sermon series, “Fruit of the Spirit” this Sunday. It’s a topic we are familiar with, but one that I personally need to be reminded of…frequently. Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,...
Above is a preview of the sermon verses for this Sunday. I chose to share the NLT version because I love the excitment it expresses. Read it for yourself and see if it doesn’t get you a bit excited about being a part of something new that God is doing....
If you would like a print copy of The Upper Room devotional for July-August, contact the front office to make arrangements for Julie to get one to you. We have large print and the standard pocket size available. We often have several unclaimed copies left over so please, don’t hesitate to claim...
This Sunday we will be reciting The Nicene Creed during our Sunday service. The creed was thoughtfully penned by the early Church to solidify the core beliefs of the Church, and it is a good habit to return to and reflect on this unchanging foundation of our faith. Before reciting the creed on...
“Something Old” that I’m rediscovering this week is the book, “The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis. I am just a few letters in, but I’m blown away at how relevant the book still is (and not just a little bit convicted). It is a reminder that “There is nothing new...
The God Who Walks Through Fires With Us While reading Daniel 3:13-18 for this Sunday’s sermon, verses 17-18 really stood out for me: 17 “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if...
There is a reason that the first commandment God gives us is “You shall have no other gods before me.” This Sunday is the first in a series of three sermons titled, “A Tale of Two Kingdoms.” See sermon verses above.
Our metrical Psalm for the sixth week of Lent is Psalm 118. We will be singing this version during our worship service on Sunday.
Hello church, we greet you in the name of Jesus our Lord! Thanks for the great work of serving Jesus Christ every day. We also thank God for giving you a pastor who cares for the church and other people elsewhere in the world. The purpose of writing this letter...