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.…
Bartiméus, as a blind beggar, was invisible to most people around him, but Jesus not only heard him, He saw him and called to him. Who is the invisible person that God wants you to see this week? Write that letter. Make that call. Who do you need to visit? Pray. Ask God to let…
On World CoOcmmunion day, Pastor Gary points out the importance of conversations around the table. A time of remembering the past and a time of sharing what is going on in our lives. When Jesus instituted communion, He wanted us to remember Him and his sacrifice, as well as remember our responsibilities as His followers.…
Mark 8:27-38 and Proverbs 1:23 With lessons from various scripture passages and messages from other theologians, Rev. Gary Kennedy share the message from Jesus that as the Messiah, he had to suffer, die and come back to life after three days to redeem His followers for their sins. We as followers, like the early disciples,…
Jesus worked hard at teaching his Disciples the importance of service, love, sacrifice and sharing in our relationship with God. The Pharisees hated Jesus’ teaching and insisted that Ceremony and Ritual were more important. Jesus is the “real deal” in Rev. Gary Kennedy’s message about the importance of reminding us not to just give “lip…
The Church is where God is. The church is a place where we can worship God and present ourselves to Him as He ministers to us. For God the Church is always open, no matter the weather, no matter the busyness of life. We are to keep Christ first in our lives. Honoring God matters.…