On Christ the King Sunday, we celebrate the coming reign of Jesus Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God the Father and reigns over all of creation. We invite Jesus to reign in our hearts, in our lives so that we may glorify him in all that we think, say and do.…
Scripture promises that we can expect to receive assurance of our present salvation as the Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. We don’t have to wonder if God’s promises are true. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. We can…
In our Christmas in July celebration Rev. Matt Ashley shares delightful memories of Christmas as a child along with scripture references in Isaiah and the first chapter of John. Christmas in July reminds us that Jesus is still coming again. We must be sure we are ready for his coming. Jesus comes to us daily…
John 12:1-8, In this passage, Rev. Gary points out that Jesus is trying to teach His disciples the importance of the sacrifice He will soon give when he is crucified and resurrected so that they may live. This transition in his teaching is still confusing to them and when Mary anoints His feet with perfume,…
The poor treatment the Jesus received from religious leaders was because of a mistaken identity of who He was. Jesus is God’s Son. He is the Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Three in One. Do not make the same mistake. Ephesians 4:25-32
Isaiah, a prophet tells about the coming of a virgin giving birth to a Savior. Luke re-tells the story. As an adult, Jesus is in the synagogue reading aloud from the scripture and here in his hometown he tells them this prophesy has now been fulfilled. He challenges the people of his hometown to do…
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares interesting facts and some accepted speculation about the Wise Men who came to Jerusalem and then Bethlehem to find a new-born king. While there were three gifts, the wise men probably had a large entourage of people with supplies and servants for the long journey to follow the star. Even with…
Scripture reminds us we are not alone when we experience trials and discomfort. We are assured over and again that there is nothing too great for the Lord. God is with us and walks with us through the valleys. We are never alone. Thank you, Jesus! May we praise God daily for his constant presence.…
Malachi is not the first prophet to point out that God’s people were not following God’s plan for them. Malachi is reminding people that there is a Saviour coming and people will have to repent. Pastor Gary Kennedy points out that we, like they are called to repentance. If not for Emmanuel, we all would…
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…