Hello! I hope you are enjoying the nicer weather today. ? As promised here is my small request and also maybe a little bit of direction for our Christmas Musical costumes. The request: We will need some Christmas decorations and wrapping paper to use in the musical. If you have any wrapping … [Read More…] Request and Costume Update
Hello! There will be a rehearsal this Sunday, October 27 for all the large speaking roles. Smaller speaking roles (backup singers, narrator, kids 1, 2, & 3, Angel and Mary) are NOT required to come. The rehearsal will begin in Christiansen at 12:30 and will go until 1:45 pm. We will have … [Read More…] October 27 Speaker Rehearsal
Do people really change? In this passage, we find Joseph wondering if his older brothers have really changed from their past sinful behavior towards him. Through their story, we learn to sport four signs of true life change: changed people take full responsibility, demonstrate radical trust, see a different perspective, and show true repentance. Are … [Read More…] True Change
Thinking about the inevitability of death should cause us to think about our life: how are we prioritizing our lives in light of this? Death is not just the physical consequences of sin, it also affects three critical relationships: with others, with creation, and with God. The one opportunity to conquer spiritual death and fix … [Read More…] Where Does Death Come From?
Tim Stevens, Vice President of Consulting at Vanderbloemen and the point-person for The Moody Church’s search process, visited the Pastoral Search Committee at its October 2 meeting. Tim used his time with the Committee to give an update on Vanderbloemen’s work so far, present two sample candidates, and overview the expected next steps. Regarding … [Read More…] Vanderbloemen October Update
The temple was the place where God’s glory was evident to all. Since we are now called the temple of God, is God’s glory clearly seen in our lives? This metaphor is a powerful reminder that God himself dwells in us, and that we are called to spread his glory throughout the whole earth. There are … [Read More…] Temple of God
Sometimes our lives can feel like a series of unfortunate events. Joseph’s life, at times, seemed to go from bad to worse. But through it all, God was working for his glorious purposes. Through Joseph’s story, we see three things that God is doing through our suffering: God is cultivating our character, God is forming … [Read More…] From Bad to Worse
Our God is hospitable, and He calls us to reflect that nature to others. God knits people together through hospitality. He calls us to move outward to enter into other people’s lives where we can display His love. Phoebe’s life exemplified godly hospitality and warmth, and in this passage Paul commends her for her generosity … [Read More…] Phoebe
