In John 14:21 Jesus says, ” . . . if you love me, keep my commandments.” But he did not leave us to do it alone. He left the Holy Spirit to help us. We are reminded that there are moments when we get a “gut feeling” we should call or visit someone and when…
Samuel was a prophet and God instructed him to anoint a new king to succeed Saul. God told Samuel not to look at physical appearance but to follow His leading to the person He had already chosen to be king. God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. Samuel anointed David and “the Spirit of…
“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 Jesus was tested in the wilderness by Satan after 40 days of fasting and praying. We are all tested by Satan in many ways at many times. When we are being tested, it can feel like we…
Our God is Majestic, Glorious and Loving! Julius Segal, was a noted psychologist who studied survivors of concentration camps from the Korean War, Vietnam and Iraq. He discovered the ones who survived all had one thing in common. HOPE! They remained hopeful for what they would do and experience when they got home. They dreamed…
NOTE: Pastor Jon forgets to turn on mic at the very beginning. Have patience, he does turn it on. Pastor Jon Ierley shares when he first retired he thought now I can do anything I want. He soon discovered even in freedom there are boundaries; finances, health, commitments to others. There are many things going…
As we look back at the baptism of Christ we explore the history of baptism. We also consider what baptism means for us today. During this service, Pastor Lois will lead us in a meaningful time of remembering our own baptism.
Opening his message with the congregation singing the hymn “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love” Rev. Gary Kennedy presents a thought-provoking message about the love of God for His church and how it is translated with love to the community and world. Sharing how so many of the members have…
God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow Hebrews 13:8 – This “OLD” scripture is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. See Isaiah 12.
Kindness is contagious. In an informative and moving message about the ripple effect of kindness, love and compassion, Diane Nelson shares examples of ongoing ministries that continue to “ripple” into growing ministries.
We were created for growth. During our growth we can plant seeds of kindness with our actions. When others are kind to us, do we thank them? If their kindness is anonymous, we can pay it forward by being kind to someone else. God blesses us every day. Go and plant seeds of kindness and…