“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” Some of you will recognize that line from the 2014 commencement address Admiral William McRaven gave at the University of Texas which went viral a few years back and was later made into a book. Admiral McRaven was reminding those graduates of … [Read More…] Salt and Light
Hello Chorus Parents! I hope each of you had a joyful time celebrating Christmas with family and friends. Thank you to each of you for and especially to the kids for their wonderful presentation of “It All Happened in the Country.” I had so many people express their appreciation for the kids, both … [Read More…] Rehearsal Starting Wednesday – Jan 12
As we enter the new year, what’s the most important thing we can fix our attention on? The highest priority of God’s people for 2022 is to passionately pursue the presence of God in our lives. In this sermon, special guest Stephen Farish focuses our attention on the beauty of God in this passage … [Read More…] The Heart Enthralling “Beauty” of the Lord
The story of Jesus’ coming is full of curious surprises. Nothing is routine in this story! With every turn comes another twist, a reinforcement that this is no ordinary child. And the events we’re about to examine today are no exception. Every first-century Jewish couple, upon having a child, were to go to the … [Read More…] Great Light
Hello, It’s here, tomorrow is the big day! The kids worked so hard this afternoon – I am so proud of them, please tell them I said so. ? Here are a couple of reminders for tomorrow: Please have your child in their costume and ready to go at 8am in … [Read More…] Sunday Performance – Musical
When things get personal, everything changes. It’s one thing to see someone on a screen. It’s quite another to encounter them in real life when things become personal, tangible, and real. That’s what’s happened with Mary. All those years reading her Bible, and now it was happening to her! God chose her to bear … [Read More…] Great Things
Every year, Christmas tends to rush us by. With all the shopping and events and family commitments and the long lists of to-do list, the frantic pace often leaves us barely catching our breath. That’s why Advent is so good for our hearts. If you didn’t grow up celebrating Advent, it’s a time for … [Read More…] Great Expectations
Hello Parents, We’re back! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, and that you were able to enjoy some good food and time off. We’re looking straight at Christmas now! We will see you on Wednesday for rehearsal as usual from 5:30-6:30pm. The whole choir will be rehearsing in Kappeler this week. … [Read More…] Children’s Chorus – Christmas reminders
In many ways, the Book of Philippians is kind of a thank you note from the Apostle Paul. Because of Paul’s financial hardships under house arrest in Rome, the Philippian believers pooled their resources and sent him a gift to sustain him. Epaphroditus was their courier entrusted with the gift. Now Epaphroditus is headed back … [Read More…] The Basics of Giving
