by joe | Oct 11, 2018 | Newsletter
I just want to encourage you to support those in our congregation that are going through tough times. Obviously our prayers should come first, but let’s take it a step further with a note, an encouraging word or an act of kindness. Ladies THIS FRIDAY October 12...
by joe | Oct 5, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I would have to believe that most of us would like to avoid conflict, especially when we are being attacked. And this is true when it involves being a witness for Jesus. All too often we allow the fear of others to mute our witness for Christ. The result is that our...
by joe | Oct 5, 2018 | Newsletter
The entrance to our property is in! This marks the beginning of a number of changes to our property as we develop the site of the next several months. Would you join me in praising the Lord for his faithfulness? Ladies the Kickoff is here. Friday October 12th at...
by joe | Sep 27, 2018 | Newsletter
• I am excited about the new ministry years. We are starting a little later this year due to a number of scheduling issues. I know it is a time that we think about our kids but let me encourage you to get into a small group. It is a great way to be encouraged and...
by joe | Sep 27, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It sounds like an over the top statement. I need you to stop and think about the consequences of not offering or seeking forgiveness. I think that it can be summarized in two statements: broken relationships and a bitter person. Now I will expand on these, but I want...
by joe | Sep 20, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
So, when is the last time you thought about self-control? It can almost seem impossible in a culture that has no interest in self-regulation. Most of us might get close talking about it but usually in reference to our diet or getting into physical shape. I want you to...
by joe | Sep 20, 2018 | Newsletter
I want to give a shout out to Pastor Berney and the AWANA team as we launched one of our most important ministries for the new year. It is exciting to see the growth of a ministry whose goal is to teach the Word of God. Let me encourage you to help out and pray for...
by joe | Sep 13, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Hope? What I have comes to realize over the years is that those that profess to follow Jesus are not too different than those that do not, they have little or no hope. Part of the challenge is that we and all our culture define hope as wishful thinking rather that...
by joe | Sep 13, 2018 | Newsletter
This Sunday we kick off our AWANA program. It promises to be an exciting year. I want to say thank you to all the workers and parents that are making an investment in helping their kids learn God’s word. Just a reminder that AWANA will not be at the Given Center just...
by joe | Sep 6, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It seems as if we are living in the age of legal litigation. Now, there is a place for a justice system that allows differences to be resolved in a civil manner. Yet, there is something much better that has been lost in the recent years. I would call it integrity....
