by joe | Apr 2, 2020 | Newsletter
I am by nature and introvert and so is my wife. Yet, we have both remarked about how we are missing our regular social interaction. I am really missing connecting with our congregation on Sundays. I am missing the limited interaction with our family. So if you...
by joe | Mar 26, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I wonder what Jesus would say to His followers at a time like this? I am sure it would be something like, “Hey, take a deep breath, trust me, I’ve got this!” It is easy to forget that one of our many blessings is that Jesus walks with us during those dark times!...
by joe | Mar 26, 2020 | Newsletter
It has been another interesting week as we have experienced a number of changes related to the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders. We are all shuffling through trying to figure this all out. Let me encourage you to take time, as they say, to smell the roses. I...
by joe | Mar 19, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I hope that you are finding time to get into God’s Word. We are living through an interesting time in human history. A friend who is a little older than me commented, “I have never seen anything like this before!” I would have to concur. It is the uncertainty...
by joe | Mar 19, 2020 | Newsletter
It is crazy how quickly things can change. It has been a busy couple weeks for me working through changes with our Sunday school use suspended and then setting up an online service this past Sunday. I want to say thank you to everyone that has helped and those that...
by joe | Mar 12, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Maybe you have been in a context where someone has said, “Let’s talk about something other than the Corona virus!” It has captured our attention and focus. Anything that contributes to sickness, hardship and death should be a priority. I do want to encourage you...
by joe | Mar 12, 2020 | Newsletter
Most of you have probably heard that South Kitsap School District has suspended facility use for all outside groups. This suspension is in effect until April 3rd at which point the situation will be reevaluated. We will be moving our service to a digital live stream...
by joe | Mar 5, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Now if the title caught your attention, you may be responding in one of several ways. Maybe you are the person that could care less. Or maybe you are on the other extreme almost on the verge of panic. The unfolding news over the last several weeks of the virus...
by joe | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the light of the Corona virus, we will be carrying on ministry as long as it is safe to do so. There are currently no incidents in our area but things could change. We are encouraging our church members to be a part of our private church media site for...
by joe | Feb 27, 2020 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It seems like we have become more black and white as a culture. No, I am not speaking of racism but our perspective on life. I feel like we have fallen into the trap of over simplifying life by trying to make an either/or option. I would describe this as binary...
