Kindness isn’t just about what we can do for others, but who we are and how others feel around us. With Jesus’ challenging words that we admire (and possible struggle with), how do we cultivate kindness in our everyday interactions? Pastor Mary’s message is based on Galatians 5: 22-26 and Luke 6: 27-36. To read […]
Patience is a virtue, and it’s also a characteristic of one who lives by the power of the Holy Spirit. We’re called to reflect God’s patience as we live in community with others. Pastor Mary’s message is based on Galatians 5: 22-26, II Peter 3: 8-9, Ephesians 4: 1-6, and James 5: 7-11. To read […]
It’s common for us to pray for peace in our world – and even in our relationships and our hearts. But peace doesn’t simply happen. It requires trust in God and building trust (and seeking justice) in community. Pastor Mary’s message is based on Galatians 5: 22-26 and John 14: 25-27. To read it, click […]
Joy isn’t the same as happiness, and many times, joy lives in the midst of sorrow. Jesus promises his full joy for us even as he faces persecution and death. How can we claim joy that isn’t dependent on present circumstances? Pastor Mary’s message is based on Galatians 5: 22-26 and John 15: 9-17. To […]
We begin our study of the fruit of the Spirit on Pentecost. It is important to remember that we first see that our ministry is simply a continuation of the ministry of Jesus. The fruit of the Spirit is a list of characteristics and qualities that are given by God through the Spirit of God […]
Foundations matter because they hold up the rest of the structure. Our grounding in God must be authentic. Jesus warns that it is not enough to claim his name – we must live as his followers. This is the sixth and final week in the series, “Are We There Yet?” Pastor Mary’s message is based […]
Trust in God is a cornerstone of a faithful life that helps other areas fall in line. Do we spend out time and energy on worrying (depending on ourselves and others) or on trusting God (depending on God) and going forward in faith? This is the fifth week in the series, “Are We There Yet?” […]
The Lord’s Prayer is a source of great comfort for many people, but when Jesus first taught it to his followers, it was shocking! How does this model prayer continue to strengthen us to witness faithfully? This is the fourth week in the series, “Are We There Yet?” We opened worship with “It Starts with […]
Monday, May 3, 2021 in Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Pizza Dinner 7:00 pm Brainstorming for Worship May 23 – July 18, 2021 The Worship Team will be brainstorming for a nine-week series that runs from May 23 to July 18. Members of all ages and backgrounds are invited to participate in the one evening commitment. […]
Jesus invites us to envision and enter into a way of living that is different from the world around us. The Ten Commandments are the foundation for this new life, but we also have to reorder our desires. And to do that, we have to rely on the power of God. This is the third […]