You are invited to join the worship team on Tues., Dec. 14 at the Booth’s house. Members of all ages and backgrounds are invited to participate in the one-time commitment. The ideas generated at the brainstorming are used in worship. The potluck begins at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. Brainstorming is from […]
Like the childhood game of “musical chairs,” we are convinced that there are not enough places at the table. And so, we shrink the guest list just in case there is not enough, and we scramble to occupy the chairs first. And yet our sacred texts invite us to imagine and make real the gathering […]
We usually associate fasting with Lent, but the Eastern Church observes a “Nativity Fast” in preparation for the birth of Christ, understanding fasting as a way to “make more room” for the Holy and shift our focus to care of the neighbor. In a time when so many are suffering the economic consequences of the […]
This is the third week in the series, “Help, Thanks, Wow – Three Essential Prayers.” Bishop David Bard’s message is based on Revelation 1: 4b-8 and Mark 9:33-41. To read it, click here. The 9:00 am and 11:00 am services are available in their entirety on YouTube.
So many of our prayers center on asking God for help, but we ignore the power of thanksgiving. Thanksgiving should be a natural response to God’s grace and love in our lives. Prayers of thanksgiving also cultivate gratitude in us, which offers needed perspective for every day. This is the second week in the series, […]
All Church Advent & Christmas Worship Brainstorming The Inn – Housing the Holy Based on a series from Worship Design Studio/Marcia McFee Wed., November 10, 2021 at Le Fleur Shoppe, 4210 Grand Haven Road, Norton Shores, MI 6:00 p.m. Pizza Potluck 7:00-9:30 p.m. Brainstorming for Worship Nov. 29 – Dec. 26, 2021 You are invited […]
Yielding to anyone or anything isn’t always our chosen way of operating, but God’s call on our lives is to let God lead us in love. As we remember our loved ones who have lived faithfully and now rest in God’s love, we find strength and encouragement. This is the sixth and final message in […]
Many times, we’re invited to “listen” and “hear” in Scripture – whether it’s opening ourselves to God or learning to get along with each other. Listening is more than an action; it’s a way that we show we care about, respect, and honor God and each other. This is the fifth week in the series, […]
Living out our faith requires us to be with each other – even when it’s difficult, uncomfortable, and convicting. When we invest in spiritual friendships, we help each other and build the Kingdom of God. This is the fourth week in the series, “Building a Strong FAMILY of God.” Pastor Mary’s message is based on […]
