by joe | Jun 16, 2016 | Newsletter
Happy Fathers Day! we will be honoring our Fathers this Sunday. It is a great day to encourage those men that have accepted the role of being Godly fathers (and even those that do not yet know the Lord.) Our culture seems to love putting down fathers, yet the Bible...
by joe | Jun 16, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Growing up as a kid I can remember watching the TV series “I dream of Genie.” Since that series there has also been the popular Disney movie Aladdin. Both the TV series and movie are built around the myth of finding a genie lamp. I know the TV series as a kid...
by joe | Jun 9, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have heard it said, and believe it to be mostly true, “Americans love success and hate successful people!” We are surrounded by a culture that is focused on success. For some, the cultural definition of success, whether that is money, position, or knowledge, is what...
by joe | Jun 9, 2016 | Newsletter
We had a great Sunday last week as we kicked off our Celebrate Summer series. Last year in a decision to give our Sunday School teachers a sabbatical we went to a Family Worship service format with the kids in the service for the months of July and August. We also had...
by joe | Jun 2, 2016 | Newsletter
I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. I am so Thankful for the sacrifice of those that have given their lives for our county and for those that are currently serving. Let let them know on the other days of the year that we appreciate them. You should have...
by joe | Jun 2, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Maybe you have heard the statement “Hurting people, hurt people.” I know that I have seen the truth of this statement as I have been hurt by those that were hurting. I am sure that I am also guilty of hurting people when I have been hurting. What we often fail to see...
by joe | May 26, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It seems to me that most people today would view their job or schooling at best as something to be endured or at worst something that they strongly dislike. I know that there are a few exceptions with those that love their jobs, notice I said a few. It is no surprise...
by joe | May 26, 2016 | Newsletter
Thanks to everyone that attended the Annual Business Meeting this past Sunday evening. It was great to have a strong turnout. It is also a blessing to have our 2016-2017 Budget along with leaders in place for the next ministry year. We will be handing out copies of...
by joe | May 19, 2016 | Newsletter
Our ladies had a great time at the Camp Gilead Ladies retreat this past weekend. My apologies to our ladies for failing to mention it this past Sunday. I am excited about what the Lord is doing in and through our Ladies Ministries. Just a reminder that our Annual...
by joe | May 19, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have noticed that there is an aversion to responsibility in our culture. It seems as if many are willing to help, just not be the person in charge. I have also noticed that in the church. There are many that are more than willing to help but shy away from being the...
