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Take Heart

Take Heart

The following is excerpted from a devotional written by church member and intern, Corey White. You can download the devotional in its entirety here. "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 This paradox of a passage is one of the most hope-filled yet hard-to-hear passages in all of Scripture. In the same breat...

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Do Not Be Afraid

Do Not Be Afraid

Derek Webb wrote "A New Law" in 2005. It's on his Mockingbird record if you're interested. The song is good on multiple fronts and I encourage you to listen and consider. But, honestly, my favorite thing about the song is the last minute. As the song concludes, Mr. Webb simply repeats the refrain: Do Not Be Afraid. Do Not Be Afraid. Do Not Be Afraid. For an entire minute M...

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Faith over Cure

My sinuses tell me spring has sprung. It feels early, right? Google tells me the season is running earlier than it has in over a century. Some online sources say the early arrival of Spring correlates with global warming. Most other sources are keeping me up to date on the pandemic. But what stays with me is how sweet it is that we, Christians, get to experience this Spri...

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“Gathered” Worship with a Scattered Church

A pastoral reflection "gathering" for worship when the church is scattered....

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Social Distancing Sunday

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A church member reflects on live-streaming the Sunday service and how we might make the most of these times of physical separation....

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Do's and Don't's of Growth Group Sermon Discussion

Discussing the church's sermons in small groups can be a very fruitful exercise. It can also be a very frustrating one if the right aims and parameters are not in place. Here are some "Do's and Don't's" to help small group leaders and members alike to get the most out of their sermon discussions. ...

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Preparing for Worship on Sunday, January 6, 2019

Preaching Passage: Luke 2:39-52 Here are the songs we will sing together this week: "The Solid Rock" by Mote (YouTube) "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" by McCracken (YouTube) "Jerusalem" by Robinson, Thompson, Kleyn (YouTube) "What a Beautiful Name" by Ligertwood Fielding (YouTube) "I Stand Amazed" by Gabriel (YouTube) See you Sunday morning!...

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Preparing for Worship on Sunday, December 30, 2018

Preaching Passage: Luke 2:22-38 Here are the songs we will sing together this week: "All Glory Be To Christ" by Kensrue (YouTube) "Behold Our God" by Baird Altrogge (YouTube) "Amazing Grace" by Newton (YouTube) "Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" by Boswell, Papa, Bleecker (YouTube) "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" by Chisholm, Runyan, Piper (YouTube) See you Sunday ...

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Preparing for Worship on Sunday, December 23, 2018

Preaching Passage: Luke 2:1-21 Sermon Title: Clash of Kingdoms Here are the songs we will sing together this week: "O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Coffin, Helmore, Neale (YouTube) "Once in Royal David's City" by Alexander (YouTube) "What Child Is This" by Dix Stainer (YouTube) "Amen, Amen" by Robins Watts (YouTube) "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by Rettino (YouTube) ...

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Preparing for Worship on Sunday, December 16, 2018

Preaching Passage: Luke 1:57-80 Sermon Title: God Is Merciful Here are the songs we will sing together this week: "Joy To the World" by Handel Watts (YouTube) "Who Would Have Dreamed" by Hansen Kauflin (YouTube) "O Come All Ye Faithful" by Oakley Wade (YouTube) "Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" by Boswell, Papa, Bleecker (YouTube) "Amen, Amen" by Robins Watt...

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