Posts with the category “newsletter”

This week, we kicked off a new season of Upward with evaluations, and we are excited about the season ahead of us! One of my favorite things about Upward seasons are the halftime testimonies we get to...  Read More

We serve a God of truth. Honesty, integrity, and a firm footing in eternal truths mark a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. We are warned against speaking lies in the Ten Commandments. We are told to w...  Read More

When I hear the word "love," there are several things that I think of. The first thing is the love that God has for me. God loves me so much that it is incomprehensible. In other words, I cannot fatho...  Read More

Is fellowship important to you? It is to me, and I am certain that the body of Christ needs good fellowship. As an adult, it is very important for me to be around other Christian adults, socializing, ...  Read More

When you think of becoming more like God what does that mean to you? Does it mean having more power, more money, more respect or more of what you want to be in your mind? The reason I ask this is beca...  Read More

I have received many gifts in my life, gifts for my birthday, gifts for pastor appreciation and gifts for Christmas and I am grateful for all of these gifts.  All of them have helped make my life bett...  Read More

One of the most amazing things surrounding the birth of Christ is the messengers that God delivered the news too. When I read Luke 2 I marvel at the fact that God told the shepherds instead of the scr...  Read More

Have you ever stopped to think about the people who have been used by God to influence your life? I was at the GA Baptist Convention Monday, and as I looked around, I noticed a couple of things, speci...  Read More

Over the next few weeks we will be preparing for our Fall Festival. I am really excited about the opportunity to meet together as the Family of God and engage those of our community that are willing t...  Read More

Both the Arctic (North Pole) and the Antarctic (South Pole) are cold because they don't get any direct sunlight. The Sun is always low on the horizon, even in the middle of summer. In winter, the Sun ...  Read More

This is a special day; two things that are very special take place today. The Lord’s Supper this morning which is a special time set aside for us to remember the sacrificial death of the Lord for our ...  Read More

As a Pastor, one of my responsibilities is to teach the Word of God, giving a Biblical worldview. Without surprise, this often goes against the teaching of the secular worldview. During this political...  Read More

Over the last few years I have been amazed at how clear and complete End Time Bible prophesy has been fulfilled. It also seems that over the last few months there has been a sprint toward the finish l...  Read More

It seems that each month this year has tried to “one-up” the previous months, and barely half-way through the year, it would seem that there’s more craziness around the corner. It would be so easy for...  Read More

Last week, during my Fourth of July celebration with my family, we went to the lake to swim. During our swimming time, Elissa, my granddaughter, latched on to my back for me to swim and carry her for ...  Read More

Over the years, I have seen many people question if their life mattered. I have seen people who have lived a long life, and in the end, when they felt like they had lost their usefulness and ability t...  Read More

Welcome back to Church! It seems like it has been forever, and if you are reading this from the back of the bulletin I am so glad that you are in church today. If you are not reading this off the bull...  Read More

“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world” Is a poem by William Ross Wallace that talks about the influence a mother has on this world by shaping her children. Does a mother really have that kin...  Read More

I heard it said today that one of the biggest wastes of money this year was the purchase of a 2020 day planner. This year has definitely not gone as anyone planned, but we also know that our plans are...  Read More

Can you imagine being a believer in Jesus Christ and standing at the foot of the cross and watching Him as He was being crucified? The followers of Jesus had developed a love for Him and a great hope ...  Read More

I would like to challenge you to think about all that Jesus endured on Calvary. It started in the Garden of Gethsemane when He was betrayed by Judas Iscariot. After that He was taken to Annas, then Ca...  Read More

Have you ever had trouble making a decision? One reason people have trouble making decisions is because they worry that they are going to miss out on something or that they are going to disappoint som...  Read More

The Church has been given a very specific purpose: to glorify God as we lift up Jesus Christ. We should always strive to do this through our songs, our preaching, our giving, and our lifestyle. So oft...  Read More

How is the church powered? Many would look at the church building and think it is powered by electricity and propane; if I were talking about the lights and heat you would be right. But I am talking a...  Read More

When someone says “Church” what do you think about? Do you think about the building that sits on the property at 3604 Hwy 145, or do you think about the people that gather at the building on 3604 Hwy ...  Read More

As we look at the world around us, we see the work of our Creator: majestic mountains, twinkling stars, and vast open seas. God spoke it all into existence many years ago by merely saying, “Let it be....  Read More