by joe | Oct 13, 2016 | Newsletter
The weather forecast is predicting storms for this weekend. This is a good time for me to remind you that we will be primarily communicating any weather related changes for services through the “City,” the church website, and facebook. Also if a storm should arise and...
by joe | Oct 13, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Have you ever wondered, “If the man upstairs is trying to get even with you?” Or “If God really does not care for you?” Or have you blamed God because something bad happened to you or to someone that you love? If you have had these thoughts you are not alone. The...
by joe | Oct 6, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Maybe you have heard or even used the saying, “Do as I say not as I do!” This statement, to me, comes across as hypocritical if the person does not live out their words. “Do What I Do Not Just What I Say!” calls parents to live as an example to their children. ...
by joe | Oct 6, 2016 | Newsletter
I want to say a big Thank You to Pastor Berney for preaching this week and handling Communion. I also want to say thanks to the Setup Guys and Gals that got everything together. It was a blessing to me to be able to visit my daughter Anna at Cedarville and stop by...
by joe | Sep 29, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Maybe you have heard the joke, “What is the difference between In-laws and Outlaws?” The punch line is outlaws are wanted! And everyone laughs because it is something that most couples have experienced. I would venture to suggest that in your family this is at least...
by joe | Sep 29, 2016 | Newsletter
• It was another great week at Living Hope. I was excited to be able to open God’s Word as we look at rescuing the relationships in our lives. This week it was the parent and adult child relationships. I heard from a number of parents and adult children on the...
by joe | Sep 22, 2016 | Newsletter
What a great week at Living Hope! We launched our fall campaign “Endangered Relationship” with a couple renewing their marriage vows. What a blessing to have a couple desire to want to honor the Lord through their marriage. It was a great Sunday. I want to say thanks...
by joe | Sep 22, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I wonder what priority you would place on your relationships. Now you may be thinking, “It depends on which relationship.” But I am asking you generally speaking if your relationships with others, from your family to someone you meet on the street, are a priority in...
by joe | Sep 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
It has been a busy week for me. It is good to get the “Endangered Relationships” mailer out. I want to say thanks to those that came by on Monday at 1:30 til about 3:30 to prepare over 28,000 mailers. This is a good time to mention the mailer to your family, friends...
by joe | Sep 15, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I think that ministry closely relates to a relay race. The race is dependent on each runner doing their best for their portion of the race then passing the baton to the next person. The results are a product of the team’s performance. This in many ways illustrates...
