by joe | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Our culture despises humility as a character trait. It is interesting that while we despise humility, we also admire it. You just have to consume a small sampling of current media before you encounter this attitude against humility. We see it...
by joe | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletter
I want to give a “shout out” to George and Tyna Hansen. It was great to have a “third” service on Sunday as they renewed their vows. I also wanted to thank them for providing lunch after the ceremony. I also want to thank all our people that rolled up their sleeves to...
by joe | Aug 19, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
“Cheer up ye saints of God, There’s nothing to worry about; Nothing to make you feel afraid, Nothing to make you doubt; Remember Jesus saves you; So why not trust him and shout, You’ll be sorry you worried at all, tomorrow morning.”...
by joe | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Let me encourage you to take some time to spend with family this summer. I know that we are running out of time, but August and September are two of the best months to take advantage of the Pacific Northwest. I am excited to launch our first full year of ministry this...
by joe | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
I want to say Thanks to Pastor Mark Suko for his ministry to our congregation this past Sunday. It was a blessing to have him and his wife, Nancy, with us once again. I am reminded of the importance of investing in others. They have been a model of this for me and...
by joe | Aug 12, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I wonder if you have ever heard the phrase, “Falling on one’s sword?” I think that we all understand that it refers to a soldier literally taking his own life to avoid capture by the enemy. But what does it mean as a metaphor for Christian living and growth? ...
by joe | Aug 5, 2021 | Newsletter
One of the great blessings in my life is to be the beneficiary of other more godly individuals in my life. I am indebted to those that have invested in my life. I am also thankful that the Lord gave me the grace to put myself under those individuals. My life and...
by joe | Aug 5, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
This title touches on an area of life that many would prefer to avoid, talking to others about Jesus. One of the great dangers of our desire to make the account of Jesus appeal to others is that we compromise the real message. The simple truth is the Gospel is...
by joe | Jul 30, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It never ceases to amaze me how we can make things more complicated than they need to be. Now I know that life overall is getting more complicated each year. Think about what you have to know to transition to adulthood compared with all that is required today. We...
by joe | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Wow! what a great response to our Work Day this past Saturday. It was wonderful that we were able to get the East Property line landscaping, weed barrier and rocks done. I want to thank everyone that helped to make this happen. The great news is that this week we were...
