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Please join us on Sunday at 8:15/10:45 a.m. We will have Holy Communion at both services and begin the new sermon series “C.S. Lewis for Today.” Pastor Brian will also start a new Sunday school class at 9:30 a.m. in the social hall, based on C.S. Lewis’ book “Mere Christianity.” We have two copies availableContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

All are welcome to attend Bible study on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Narnia Room (inside the glass doors). The study will focus on 2 Peter.  Beginning this Friday, April 12, Cheryl Rupp will be teaching sign language at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place; all are welcome, but please contact Jill by ThursdayContinue reading “Weekly Announcements”

Join us this Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. for the message from Rev. Steve White. Communion will be held on Sunday, April 14. Cheryl Rupp will share her gift of sign language by teaching lessons on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. beginning April 12. Please let me know if you intend to attend soContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

This week, Pastor Brian is on vacation. If you have a pastoral emergency, please get in touch with Jill during business hours, or with Wendy Lucas or Jane Lonsinger, and we will get in touch with the pastor who is on call. Communion for April will be held on Sunday, April 14. There’s no BibleContinue reading “Weekly Announcements”

Just a reminder that services will be held tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The traditional service will begin at 7:00 a.m., followed by the combined service at 9:30 a.m. Easter breakfast will be served from 8:15 to 9:15, and everyone is welcome! Please take note that the church office will be closed onContinue reading “Holy Week Daily Reading and Reflections”

Sunday, we will celebrate the resurrection at 7 a.m.and 9:30 a.m. We will conclude our series “Jesus Set Out” with the message: The Stone is Rolled Away. Luke 24:1-12. Breakfast is served in the social hall from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. If you ordered Easter flowers, please collect them after the service on Sunday. YouContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

Read: Luke 23:26-43 Reflect: The Cross is powerful, convicting, and life giving. How do you feel about Jesus after reading this powerful account? Prayer: Lord, lead us to the Cross, allow us to be loved, blessed, and compel us to live out all our days with great faith. Action Step: Serve at the food bank,Continue reading “Holy Week Daily Reading and Reflections”

Below is the Thursday reading & reflection from Pastor Brian: Read: Luke 22:7-38 Reflect: As today is Maundy Thursday what new moments did the Holy Spirit draw you to in this text? Action Step: Attend worship at Second Ave GMC at 7:00 p.m.

Below is our Wednesday reading & reflection from Pastor Brian: Read: Luke 20:41-47 Reflect: Jesus’ final teaching in Luke 20 is all about warnings and encouragement for us to know the word of God. The enemy desires you and I to be confused about who Jesus is and what He has accomplished. Let’s be voraciousContinue reading “Holy Week Daily Reading and Reflections”

Read: Luke 20:9-19 Reflect: This is one of the final parables Jesus tells and it clearly foretells His death one last time. The owner’s response is clearly motivated against the worker’s disobedience. The workers disobey, causing the owner to do something drastic. This move should have gotten their attention, but it did not. Are youContinue reading “Holy Week Daily Reading and Reflections”