After Jesus’ resurrection, the church ebbed and flowed. On the day of Pentecost, three thousand souls were added to the church in one day. What did the apostles do? And what can we learn from them as we minister to our friends and neighbors? Let’s listen…
When Jesus said His last final goodbye, John 17 captured this prayer, a prayer for who and what mattered most to Him: “May God’s people be one!” Today, we sometimes pull back and exist in isolation. May we strive to be one, to overlook our differences, and tear down those barriers. Lord, help us…
Our theme verse for this year’s Sunday School is Ephesians 2:10. To be Created in Christ, we are not only physically alive but spiritually alive as well! Not to be living among the world, and deserving of wrath, but instead alive in Christ and living a spirit-filled life. He treats us with mercy because of…
Reminder: call your mom today 😉 Honoring your mother has its foundation in the fourth commandment. Today, moms are tasked like never before and still strive to be godly and worthy of honor. Like Mary the mother of Jesus, may we also be the Lord’s servant, no matter what comes. May God continue to bless…
Pictures of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, but that’s only part of the story. In reality, shepherds were tough! Like earthly shepherds, He stood ready to protect His sheep from the enemies of the church–this was the strong & tough side of our Good Shepherd. Even today, He continues to give abundant life.…
When we don’t recognize someone, it can be unsettling. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, may we widen the circle to include the stranger and show our hospitality, so that we too may entertain angels unawares…
Reflecting back on times of peace and times of unrest, when do you find your times of peace? Can we ever have peace of our own making? Instead, help us to realize that real true peace comes to us through Jesus Christ. Like He came to the disciples behind their locked doors, Jesus comes to…
As we celebrate Easter and our Lord’s resurrection, may we also take time to appreciate and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. We give thanks for Pastor Vern, our congregation, friends and family, and pray that you and yours are blessed at Easter and throughout the year!
On that Sunday morning when Jesus was raised from the dead, his followers knew not what to think. They were afraid. In the chaos that followed the news spread like wildfire that Jesus was alive! Help us to share that excitement in the news that He is risen indeed! We wish you and your family…
Our Tenebrae Drama for Good Friday looks in on several biblical characters: Judas – voiced by Pastor Vern Salome – voiced by Kim Lloyd John – voiced by Brian Lloyd Peter – voiced by Chris Michael Mary Magdalene – voiced by Cheryl Krantz Thomas – voiced by Glen Aubrey Mary mother of Jesus – voiced…