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...
by joe | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I want to give a shout out to all those that helped this Past Saturday at the church work day. I also want to say thanks to those that have been helping during the week. We are making great progress. Thank you.Work Day #2 Saturday 8:30AM – Noon. It has been a busy...
by joe | Jul 22, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I happen to be one of those people that enjoy riding rolling coasters. I know that this is not everyone’s thing. The roller coaster does illustrate one essential truth for the believer in living in a broken world. Think about the fact that God is not asking you...
by joe | Jul 15, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have noticed a trend that could be alarming. The level of our concern would be based on the individual’s motive. What I have seen is a number of professing followers of Jesus fleeing certain geographic regions because of negative cultural...
by joe | Jul 15, 2021 | Newsletter
I am reminded each week of the blessing of knowing the Lord. I am reminded of a phrase from Hebrew 12:2 that remind us that Jesus “is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” It is a reminder to me that the Lord is in control and is working out his plan in our...
by joe | Jul 8, 2021 | Newsletter
Caryl and I wanted to communicate our gratitude for all the prayers, encouragement and meals from our church family, friends and family. Thank You. Caryl is doing very well and hopes to be back in services in the next month or so. The plan is to give her back time to...
by joe | Jul 8, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Most followers of Jesus want to be “spiritually mature.” The question is, “How does God intend to help me become more spiritual?” What is the process that the Lord uses to help me to become more like Jesus? I remember our kids huddling...
by joe | Jul 2, 2021 | Newsletter
I recently saw a sticker on the back window of a car, “Smile, You are Free.” This weekend we celebrate the founding of our nation on July 4. It was because of decisions made by our nation’s founders that today we can enjoy freedom in many areas of our lives except...
