It’s Mine!

If you observe a two-year old with their favorite toy, you will notice that they are not eager to share. At some level they are fearful that someone will come…

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Worship @11 Begins this Weekend!

Excitement is building...we hope you can join us in worship this Sunday! Because people connect with God in different ways, we are excited to announce our worship offerings this weekend:…

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Symbols of Advent

Advent comes from the Latin word “adventus” which means coming. During Advent we celebrate the two comings of Christ: Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem and His promised return in final victory.…

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Children’s Letters to God

Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall share some interesting questions asked by children in their delightful compilation, "Children's Letters to God": "In Sunday School they told us what you do. Who…

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Reluctant Thanks

Two grandparents took their three year old to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza, flashing lights, and games. As the grandmother buckled her grandson into the car seat she said, “Now,…

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He Chose Gratitude

Harry Genet in his book The Unlikely Thanker, writes: “German pastor Martin Rinkart served in the walled town of Eilenburg during the horrors of the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648.…

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What is Worship?

"Worship is delighting in the love of God." (Jerry Haas) "Worship is an encounter with the living God through the risen Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, who…

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“Workin’ 9 to 5!”

The chorus of this song continues: "It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it!" Whether you work at home, at school, or in an office, we all have…

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The Word for This Week

This Sunday’s message, “The Weight of Words,” reminds us that the language we use to express our thoughts is powerful. When we gather to worship we seek to find words…

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