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Belonging

Baptism, Christian Conduct, God's Love, Guidance, Love Others, SermonsBy Ruth BlumJanuary 12, 2025

In a moving message, Rev. Ruth Blum shares the importance of recognizing God is the Church and His love is pure and never-failing. We cannot and should not judge His Church by the actions of people. Remember, God calls YOU by name. Follow Him.

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A Weary World Rejoices

Advent/Christmas, Hope, Sermons, Waiting for the LordBy Ruth BlumDecember 1, 2024

Pastor Ruth reminds us that even though we become weary at this time of year, it is important to remember the true message of Advent is there is Hope in Jesus. He is our stronghold.

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On the Border

Eternal Life, Faith, Fulfillment of Prophecy, Hope, Sermons, WisdomBy Ruth BlumNovember 3, 2024

In a moving All Saints presentation, Pastor Ruth, Pastor Gary and Pastor Lois presented the names of all those from our church family we have lost in 2024. Linda Borton shared information about our outreach ministry to Valley View Community Food Bank in Surprise and the overall ministry of the food bank to multiple communities…

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Wisdom Seekers

Christian Conduct, Discipleship, Faith, Guidance, Love Others, Sermons, WisdomBy Ruth BlumSeptember 22, 2024

Rev. Ruth Blum shares from James 3:13-4:3 exploring the importance of Wisdom in our lives. Following are some highlights. Our world is constantly trying to have MORE of [fill in the blank]. The church’s philosophy is LOVE. Do we as Christians demonstrate LOVE when we are pushing and pulling for MORE? James points out the…

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What IS Good?

Calling, Christian Conduct, Discipleship, Guidance, Humility, Love Others, Missions, Sermons, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual GrowthBy Ruth BlumSeptember 8, 2024

When you are encouraged to mentor others in their spiritual journey, do not refuse because you do not feel “good enough.” Simply put into practice the WHY of what you believe. We are usually very readily available to teach others at a new job. What stops us from being a mentor to others in their…

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Scripture/Story/Song (A Hymn Sing Worship Service)

Calling, Christian Conduct, Conversion, Guidance, Joy, Love Others, Mercy, Prayer, Sermons, WorshipBy Ruth BlumAugust 11, 2024

In a unique presentation of hymns with supporting scripture and/or the story of the origin of the song, Rev. Ruth Blum presents many of our favorite hymns in this educational and entertaining worship experience.

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The Messiah in Us

Advent/Christmas, God's Love, Grace, Love Others, Peace, Reconciliation, Sermons, UnityBy Ruth BlumJuly 21, 2024

As we gradually come to the end of Christmas in July, based upon Ephesians 2:8-18, Rev. Ruth Blum reminds us of the greatest gift we have ever been given; God’s greatest gift which is His love and grace (unmerited favor). This is a free gift that is not earned by works. We are reminded that…

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Settled

Faith, God's Love, Life of Christ, Mercy, Navigate Storms of Life, Prayer, Sermons, WisdomBy Ruth BlumJune 23, 2024

Rev. Ruth Blum shares from Mark 4:35-41

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Birth of Spirit

Discipleship, Sermons, Spiritual GrowthBy Ruth BlumMay 26, 2024

Born of flesh or born of Spirit? Both are necessary. See John 3:1-17

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All I Have Is Yours

Calling, Discipleship, God's Love, Mercy, Prayer, SermonsBy Ruth BlumMay 12, 2024

Imagine Jesus praying for you personally. And He prayed for me personally. As He gave His love for us by giving all He had to us and for us. Jesus gave his very life for me and for you. Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to each of us before He left us. He prayed specifically…

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