I want to thank everyone for a great job yesterday.  We had a wonderful morning service as we focused on the grace of God exhibited in Gabriel’s visit to Mary with the announcement of the coming of the Christ.  Then we celebrated the Lord’s Table together.  It is always a special time as we gather in remembrance looking back to what our Lord accomplished on the cross and we look forward to that ti...  Read More

It’s official, we are in the Christmas season.  Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, the worship center is decorated, I’ve begun an advent series and Sunday evening we will have our annual “Hanging of the Greens.”  Let me just say, “Bah humbug!”  No, I don’t mean it.  Although, we pastors are not particularly fond of this time of year.  Why would that be?  It’s a time of great pressure.  No, no...  Read More

Don’t forget the “Thanksgiving Offering.”  This will be given to Church Inside Out at Red Fork as we partner with them meeting the needs of folks here on the Westside.  They have an on-going food pantry, as well as other outreaches to folks in need.  Over that last month they provided evening meals for many affected by the government shutdown.  Your gift will go to meeting needs right her in our o...  Read More

Thank you for your generosity.  We announced yesterday morning an opportunity to help with a Christmas project through Sherwood Manor Nursing Home.  We had 20 “wish lists” to fill.  All were taken within just a few minutes at the end of the service!  Of course, Thanksgiving is here in just a couple of weeks, that means it is time for our annual Thanksgiving Offering.  In the past we have split tha...  Read More

I mentioned in last week’s newsletter the offering for the Home of Protection in Nicaragua.  There is still opportunity to give.  We will receive the offer through this next Sunday, November 9.  Make sure you mark the envelope “Nicaragua” so that it gets counted for that offering.  Maryem is back from her trip, and I wanted to share with you a few things she told me about her trip.  She, and those...  Read More

Praise the Lord for a great day, Sunday!  I’m enjoying our study of Malachi, I hope it has been profitable for you.  I have found my study challenging and yet fruitful for my own soul and I pray you are finding it encouraging.  I look forward to our gathering this coming Lord’s Day.  I just need to go over a few things with you this week.  First, I’m grateful for our quarterly business meeting las...  Read More