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Christmas Eve 2016 message: “Si...

Christmas Eve 2016 message: “Sing a New Christmas Song”

Now there’s nothing wrong with good Christmas songs, but we have to go deeper into what Christmas means. To read Pastor Mary’s message, based on Isaiah 9: 2-7, Psalm 96, and Psalm 98, click here. To watch “A Great Light,” click here.

December 18, 2016 message: “Yes...

December 18, 2016 message: “Yes, Angels Really Do Sing!”

With the appearance of angels comes amazing glory – a spectacle like we can’t imagine! The experience that the shepherds have, including hearing the angels’ song, causes them to go and see for themselves that there is reason for great joy – for them and for all people. When we see and her “good news,” […]

December 11, 2016 message: “An ...

December 11, 2016 message: “An Old Man’s Song of Thanksgiving”

Zechariah’s words are called the Benedictus because he offers a blessing after he and Elizabeth welcome their son, John. he’s grateful not only for John, but also for Jesus, whose birth fulfills the promises of God to bring salvation. What hope do we have for our children and their place in God’ Kingdom? To read […]

Coming Soon: “Faith in Films...

The season of Epiphany begins January 8, 2017. For four weeks, we’ll explore how God reveals himself in film and in our own lives. Pastor Mary’s message will be based on a different film each week. You are encouraged to watch the films before Sunday worship. We are not arranging a group outing, but encourage […]

Night in Bethlehem 2016

Lake Harbor’s friends and families experienced the sights, smells, and sounds from the days of Jesus’ birth. They visited many Bethlehem shops and made crafts such as pottery, jewelry, rope, stained glass, candles, and a special toy. They also stopped by the town’s bakery, market, and a very special stable.  

December 4, 2016 message: “A Gi...

December 4, 2016 message: “A Girl’s Upside-Down Song”

Mary’s song is called the Magnificat because she magnifies the Lord. She also is clear that what God is doing in Jesus will change the world forever. her song challenges us to see how God turns our expectations upside-down by coming to us as One who will pay special attention to those who are not […]

November 27, 2016 message: “An ...

November 27, 2016 message: “An Old Woman’s Song of Blessing”

Elizabeth’s song serves as an encouragement to Mary and confirms her own hope in God’s blessings. She is the first one to call Jesus, “Lord,” and her song challenges us to be those who bless others. To read Pastor Mary’s message, based on Luke 1: 39-45, click here. For an animated telling of the story, […]

November 20, 2016 message: “Gen...

November 20, 2016 message: “Generosity and Thanksgiving”

Today we heard from several people who participated in the Kingdom assignment that was given on October 16 as part of our stewardship series. Each person noted how generosity and thanksgiving had a ripple effect. The pictures and videos shown below, give a good idea about how many different ways people used their five dollars […]

November 13, 2016 message: “The...

November 13, 2016 message: “The Ministry of Interruptions”

Jesus’ ministry was filled with interruptions. His words and examples in Mark 5: 21-43 provide instruction in how we can and should deal with interruptions in our daily life in general and church life in particular. To read, Pastor Les’ message, click here.

November 6, 2016 message: “Than...

November 6, 2016 message: “Thank for the Saints”

Saints are those who help us to know God better. As we remember them, remember our baptism, and come to the table, we’re surrounded by their witness and challenged to be saints for other. To read Pastor Mary’s message, based on Ephesians 1: 11-23, click here. Watch, “I Choose Thankful,” here.