Updates From Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, November is almost over and we are fast approaching the season of Advent. The time of expectation… the time of anticipation… the time of preparation. I used to say our world so quickly passes by Thanksgiving to race toward Christmas, however, now I need to say how quickly our… Read More »

“Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God the creator triumphantly raise, who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, who still guides us on to the end of our days. God’s banners are o’er us, God’s light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night, till… Read More »

“A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient  foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow’r are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.” Martin Luther—1529   Dear Brothers and Sisters… Read More »

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:9–10  … Read More »

“For freedom Christ has set us free!  Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During the month of July we think of FREEDOM in terms of the United States. We have picnics, with hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, and watermelon. Grills… Read More »

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses…” Acts 1:8a   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Discipleship is a word which is used regularly in the church, but do we even know what it means? We talk regularly about Jesus’ “disciples” and we focus… Read More »

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are, as of Sunday, beginning the Season of Advent. We use this time as one of waiting for Christ to appear, therefore it is a time of expectation… anticipation… preparation. Our world so quickly passes by Thanksgiving, racing on toward the day of Christmas so sales can flourish!… Read More »

“The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.” Proverbs 11:25 (The Message) “BESTOWERS OF BLESSINGS” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, How thankful we should be! We are entering the month of “thanksgiving”, November! This is the month when we think about all God has so graciously given us.… Read More »

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”… Read More »

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing: it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our… Read More »