Church family, This week I want to remind you of the message I preached – Live by The Spirit, Galatians 5:16-26. As I shared Sunday morning, our lives as believers and followers of Christ are to be different. Paul points out that truth in Galatians 5. Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, we can be free – no … Read more

Church family, As we approach Thanksgiving, the question always asked is “What are you thankful for?”. Perhaps there are a multitude of things you are thankful for. Even though life has its share of disappointments and ‘ups and downs’ we have much to be thankful for. Personally, I am thankful for the Holy Spirit. Recently, I have … Read more

Church family, If I were to ask you what your purpose in life is, what would you say? I am sure there would be a variety of responses. Responses from happiness, serving others, making disciples, to making a good living would probably be given. While each of these seem admirable, there is a greater purpose in life. … Read more

Church family, As Christians celebrate and reflect on the 500th Anniversary of Reformation, I want you to take a look at these C&MA resources/articles pertaining to the importance of that event. Solus Christus, Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Soli Deo Gloria, Sola Fide Also, you will find the final article, The Story of the Reformation – Simpson on Luther. Let me encourage you to participate … Read more

Church family, As I was reading today, the author quoted from Richard Halverson, the former chaplain of the United States Senate: In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women centered on the living Christ. Then the church moved to Greece, where it became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome, where it became … Read more

Church family, Galatians 2:20 (NLT) My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  As we continue to study the book of Galatians, we come to chapter … Read more

Church family, Recently, we have had opportunities to minister, to help reach to others with the love of Jesus. In August, we were asked to ‘step to the plate’ and provide backpacks with school supplies for children in our area. Thank you for the 43 backpacks you provided! In the past 3 months, we have helped … Read more