October 11/12 Strange People: Self-Denial vs Self-Fulfillment by Pastor Paul Dickerson The ministry of Jesus was strange by the standards of the world around Him. He did and said what no one else was doing and saying. His teaching remains singular among the world’s religions and philosophies. As His people, Christians are strange, in the […]
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October 5 The Unexpected by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Jesus always did the unexpected. And the church has always been a collection of unexpected people. Today, we celebrate God’s unexpected work among us. One time a year all of our worshipping communities gather at one time and place. We see the unique and diverse nature of
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September 27/28 Flexing New Muscles: Apprentice/Collaborative by Pastor Paul Dickerson One of our church’s strategic priorities is to share Loved+Sent. We are compelled to serve THE church, not just our church. In the last year, Pastor Jeff presented at a series of ministry conferences across the country. He shared key principles we’re learning and implementing
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September 20/21 Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost By Pastor Ryan Alvey One of our church’s strategic priorities is to share the message of Loved + Sent. We are compelled to serve the Church—not just our church. One way we live this out is through our Mission Partners, both local, national, and abroad. Today, we welcome our
September 13/14 Flexing New Muscles: Relational by Pastor Nathan Schultz One of our church’s strategic priorities is to share Loved+Sent. We are compelled to serve THE church, not just our church. In the last year, Pastor Jeff presented at a series of ministry conferences across the country. He shared key principles we’re learning and implementing
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September 6/7 New Muscles for Ministry by Pastor Jeff Cloeter One of our church’s strategic priorities is to share Loved+Sent. We are compelled to serve THE church, not just our church. In the last year, Pastor Jeff presented at a series of ministry conferences across the country. He shared key principles we’re learning and implementing
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August 30/31 Love Has Grit by Pastor Jeff Cloeter “Love” is a word that easily becomes a cliche. From Hallmark cards to love songs, the word is often emptied of meaning. As the book of Hebrews closes, we are encouraged to “Let brotherly love continue” (Heb. 13:1). The verses immediately following show us what that
August 23/24 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost by Pastor Paul Dickerson Luke 13:22-30
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August 16/17 Responding to the Weather By Pastor Jeff Cloeter Life often seems superficial. We are occupied with mundane tasks and small talk about the weather. Jesus used “weather talk” to move us from the superficial to the serious. We know how to interpret the weather, but what about “the present time?” In the midst
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August 9/10 One Thing by Vicar Meseret Gobena Today we will hear from our student pastor, Vicar Meseret Gobena. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus visits Martha in her home. While Martha makes last minute preparations, her sister Mary is less than helpful as she ignores house chores. Amidst this scene, we hear Jesus’ heart
