This past week we’ve been celebrating the birthdays of two of our former Senior Pastors here at The Moody Church. On Sunday, October 1st, Pastor George Sweeting celebrated his 99th birthday! I had the joy of speaking with him and his precious Hilda on the phone. We reminisced about his days as Pastor here … [Read More…] October 8, 2023
Dear Moody Church Family, In Matthew 20:26–28, Jesus teaches that those who aspire to greatness must become servants. We have all been given time, talent, and treasure to steward for God’s kingdom. While we often think of stewardship as a financial responsibility, Jesus also calls us to use our time and talent to impact … [Read More…] October 2023 Stewardship Letter
Autumn has long been my favorite season. I love the crisp breezes, crackling leaves under foot, and the smell of fresh apple cider. There’s something nostalgic and reflective to this season that I find delightful. I reread William Shakespeare‘s 73rd Sonnet this week, which is a meditation on the fall season, and I thought I’d … [Read More…] October 1, 2023
As we’re learning in the book of Malachi, God desires, deserves, and demands our first and best. It’s the essence of the worship that is only proper and is due His name. God is worthy of our all—our time, our talent, our treasure—our everything. That’s why growing in love through service is not just … [Read More…] September 24, 2023
A little over a month ago, I had the joy of meeting Moses and Margaret after the service. They are from Cameroon and were visiting The Moody Church for the very first time. Moses is the older brother of Patience, whom many of you know and love. Moses told me that in 1957 he came … [Read More…] September 17, 2023
The people we hang out with have a profound influence over who we are becoming. That’s why we always counsel our kids to be careful about the friendships they choose. We make friends, and then our friends make us. That’s why Christian friendships are so vital. Following Jesus isn’t a solo sport. It’s a … [Read More…] September 10, 2023
Dear Moody Church Family, I hope you had a wonderful summer! We are so encouraged by the attendance at our Summer Seminars in July and August, where new relationships were formed, and everyone grew in their understanding of the Gospel. The seminars were a great lead-in for our fall ministry launch. As followers of Jesus, … [Read More…] September 2023 Stewardship Letter
My family and I are looking forward to being back with you at The Moody Church next Sunday! We’ve had a refreshing and productive time of study, visiting family, and vacation. And we can’t wait to be back with you all! We’ll be jumping into the Old Testament book of Malachi with a series … [Read More…] September 3, 2023
We’re just days away from the end of our fiscal year on August 31 and our $300 per household summer giving challenge. I want to thank those of you who have stepped up and joined us in this challenge. I’ve been so encouraged by the comments, calls, and notes you’ve written, expressing your commitment to … [Read More…] August 27, 2023
