by joe | Oct 5, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I know that there are things in my life that I would do differently, if I could. I am sure that you have some regrets in your life too. We cannot change the past, but we can make right choices in the present that would lead us to a time in the future with no regrets....
by joe | Oct 5, 2017 | Newsletter
I have really been burdened over these last months with all the evil that is happening around us and in our nation. The events in Las Vegas were just another reminder of the need for followers of Jesus to live for Him. Then we can be the light and the hope that our...
by joe | Sep 27, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am sure that you see and even experience the crazy pace of our lives. I have noticed that our lives as Americans keep getting busier all the time. The challenge of our busy lives is that every time we add something new then something else gets pushed aside....
by joe | Sep 27, 2017 | Newsletter
Continue to pray for our Conditional Use Permit that is currently in a period of continuance. It will be a huge blessing to be able to complete this milestone and move forward. Pray that our request is approved. I am not a big fan of encouraging general prayers, but...
by joe | Sep 22, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I was thinking the other day that our culture has a tendency to elevate weakness over strength. Now, I am not putting down those that face the different life challenges. What I am commenting on is the lack of encouragement to be strong. This is especially sad when it...
by joe | Sep 22, 2017 | Newsletter
Last week we had our Conditional Use Permit presented to the Hearing Examiner. I want to say thanks to everyone that prayed for this and those that were able to come out in support. Overall everything went well except for one snafu. The City of Port Orchard was not...
by joe | Sep 14, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the great challenges that all of us face is the belief that everyone should be like us (or do things the way we would do them)! Now, I think that followers of Christ could agree that there are several non-negotiable areas in the Christian life. Yet, often what...
by joe | Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
The hearing to get our Conditional Use Permit was this morning. Overall it went very well except for one thing, a last minute letter with several questions and issues raised by the City of Port Orchard. Our project is not located in the city, but because we are in a...
by joe | Sep 7, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have appreciated the many voices promoting leadership over the past several decades. It has been a blessing to see the emphasis upon character and care elevated in leadership. I was recently reminded of a statement that had an impact on me several years ago, “You...
by joe | Sep 7, 2017 | Newsletter
Let the fall begin! I hope that you had a great summer. I know that I enjoyed the time to get away to do things and spend time with those around me. Now, it is time for us to move into our new ministry year. I do ask you to pray for God to work in and through our...
