by joe | May 4, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Difficulties and frustrations are a part of life. Yet, how often do we allow the challenges of life to get the better of us. I was thinking of this recently as I was making my way through traffic in the Portland area during rush hour. Usually my attitude is not too...
by joe | May 4, 2017 | Newsletter
Just a reminder that this weekend we will be doing something different. We will be ending the AM service a little early as we allow time for Kids Zone and Six8 Parent meetings. This is a time for the Ministry Leaders to connect with your parents. I hope that you plan...
by joe | Apr 27, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Most of you know that I became a follower of Jesus as a 19 year old college student. My life changed, and has continued to change, since that evening on March 2, 1982 when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. My walk as a follower has not been perfect, but the...
by joe | Apr 27, 2017 | Newsletter
It was good for me to be able to get away for a time of prayer, preparation and planning. Thanks to everyone that covered the bases while I was gone and for Pastor Berney ministering the Word. Thank You. We had an incredible Easter weekend two weeks ago. I want to say...
by joe | Apr 13, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Have you ever had someone back out on you in the last minutes? It could be on your appointment or an event, or it could be covering a responsibility. No matter what the circumstances, you know the frustration. You may have verbally communicated that everything was OK,...
by joe | Apr 13, 2017 | Newsletter
The Men’s Retreat at Camp Gilead was incredible. Pastor Mike did a wonderful job in a series, “Three Conversations Every Guy Wishes He had with His Father.” I know that I was blessed by Pastor Mike’s and the Camp’s ministry this past weekend. It is Easter week. I know...
by joe | Apr 6, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Trusting God is a struggle for most of us only when life goes a different direction that what we intend. What we often fail to realize is that trust is really only tested when we are placed in stressful situations. We should not be surprised that the Lord allows His...
by joe | Apr 6, 2017 | Newsletter
Thanks to all the ladies that celebrated Jason’s and Lyndzee’s upcoming marriage with a wedding shower. I know that she so appreciated the love shown to her. Guys, the Men’s Retreat is this weekend. There is still time for your to go. Please contact Pastor Joe if you...
by joe | Mar 30, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I think that it is safe to say that prayer is a lost art. It seems like our busy lives have squeezed out, in my opinion, one of the two most important practices of a follower of Jesus. Recently, in my study of the life of Jesus I was reminded of prayer by Jesus’...
by joe | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
It was good for Caryl and I to get away for a few days with our daughter for “Spring Break.” The older I get the more I realize how precious these times are with family. We had a great time even though it did not stop raining! Ladies, just a reminder that our ladies...
