by joe | Apr 1, 2016 | Newsletter
We had a great Easter service. I know that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection every Sunday, but there is something special to the Easter holiday. I want to say Thank You to everyone that helped with setup and all the special events related to Easter. Thank you. It was...
by joe | Mar 24, 2016 | Newsletter
Maybe you are like me; you are really good at “flying by the seat of your pants?” There was a time that I took that ability as a badge of honor. Yet, as I have grown older and possibly wiser, I have come to value being more intentional in my life. The result is I have...
by joe | Mar 24, 2016 | Newsletter
We are told that this Sunday, Easter, is the biggest day for church attendance in the United States. This means that this is a great time to invite friends and family to our special service this weekend. We will be launching our next outreach campaign, “I Love My...
by joe | Mar 17, 2016 | Newsletter
I recently learned that in 2015 if your annual income was over $32,000 annually you are in the top 1% of the world in income. I need you to stop and think about that for a moment. My and my wife’s income is over this amount. It means from a world perspective I am...
by joe | Mar 17, 2016 | Newsletter
Just a reminder that Easter is just around the corner. Those that study our culture tell us that Easter is the biggest Sunday of the year for Church attendance. This year we will be launching our next outreach campaign, “I Love My Church.” I would encourage you to...
by joe | Mar 11, 2016 | Newsletter
So what is your number? If you have started to focus on preparing for retirement you know what I am taking about. The number is the amount of income needed from retirement investments that will provide a certain lifestyle in retirement. I hope that you know your...
by joe | Mar 11, 2016 | Newsletter
This past week we launched a new sermon series called “My Eternity Portfolio.” We will be looking at the need for Christians to invest in others. We also will be promoting our “Laying the Foundation for the Future” stewardship emphasis that will culminate in a special...
by joe | Mar 3, 2016 | Newsletter
Baptism is a conversation that comes up quite frequently as a Pastor. There are those that were baptized as a child. There are those that do not believe in baptism. And there are those that are just plain afraid to be baptized. I want to share some thoughts on why you...
by joe | Mar 3, 2016 | Newsletter
What an exciting weekend. Congratulations to those that were baptized. Please continue to be praying for them as they grow in the Lord. I should also add that there are others that have indicated their desire to be baptized as a result of the service. Pray for them. I...
by joe | Feb 25, 2016 | Newsletter
I grew up with a group of guys that thrived on playing practical jokes. We had a saying in grade school, “You play, you pay.” Obviously we meant if you do something to me you can expect a payback. Unfortunately we often think the same way as adults when someone wrongs...
