by joe | Sep 8, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Would you still matter if you could do nothing? Think about this for a moment. What if you could not use your hands, your sight, your voice would you still matter? It is a tough question because we often define who we are by what we do. You will be surprised to learn...
by joe | Sep 8, 2016 | Newsletter
It was 15 years ago at this time of the year that we were scrambling to put all the pieces together to launch a new church in Port Orchard. It is amazing to ponder the Lord’s faithfulness over these past years. The Lord’s faithfulness should encourage us to press...
by joe | Sep 1, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
How do you respond to conflict? Most of respond in kind. This means if someone raises their voice at us, we respond with a raised voice. If someone hits us, we hit them back. I have heard this referred to as “tit for tat.” The saying means that we respond to injury or...
by joe | Sep 1, 2016 | Newsletter
Summer does not officially end until September 22nd so we still have time to enjoy these last days of summer. But practically speaking, culturally, summer ends when the school year begins and that is just around the corner. I hope you have had a great summer and were...
by joe | Aug 25, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
You might at first dismiss this important question. Please ask yourself, “Am I A Christian?” Do I have the unwavering conviction that comes from a life transformed by being a follower of Jesus Christ? The reason I ask is that I regularly come across people that...
by joe | Aug 25, 2016 | Newsletter
Congratulations to those that were baptized this past Sunday (Heath, Sarah and Stu). It is exciting to see the Lord working in your life! I also want to give a shout out to Stu for stepping forward before the service and following the Lord in believers baptism. I...
by joe | Aug 18, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The title does not suggest that you look forward to difficult times. Nor am I suggesting that facing difficulties is easy. What I am suggesting is embracing your very special life challenges so that you can become more mature. All too often we see difficulties as...
by joe | Aug 18, 2016 | Newsletter
I have really been enjoying the dramatic monologues as we have moved through 1 Samuel. I have appreciated the chance to absorb the Biblical narrative and bring it to life. I am impacted with each one that I do. It was also a blessing this past week to sit under Pastor...
by joe | Aug 11, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I think that many of us have bought into the lie that if everything happened the way I wanted, I would be happy. The thinking goes like this, “If my spouse or kids just did this then I would be happy.” Or here is another, “If I just had this kind of boss my job would...
by joe | Aug 11, 2016 | Newsletter
Church planting is hard work. One of the great blessings is the wonderful people that God brings along in our service for Him. It was great to have a brief opportunity to spend time with Pastor Matt, Marie and their children this week. I so miss them and am blessed in...
