Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Thank you for your love and prayers and for the support and encouragement that you have offered to us following Sandy’s positive Covid-19 diagnosis and the suspension of church services. God is our anchor and we have felt his presence throughout these unusual times. Fortunately Sandy’s case has proved to…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Especially in these uncertain times, Sandy and I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We understand the challenges of these times—what will Thanksgiving look like, will there be a 2nd wave lock down, how about vaccines? Yet, in the midst of these challenging questions we as Christians still give…
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-5 S: p. 1/ L: p. 7) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was…
Opening Prayer Gracious God… as we pray that truth and justice will prevail in our nation… we come this morning to draw from the everlasting well of your grace and truth so that in these challenging days our faith will be strong and our Christian witness will bold, clear, and overflowing with the joy of…
Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Today’s message centered around keeping an eternal perspective as we round the corner to the 2020 presidential election. Added to our prayer list this week are George L. son and grandson and Russ F., Sr. who were hospitalized in separate accidents last week. Please for their healing and swift recovery. …
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-8 Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful time of worship and fellowship together! An inspiring congregational hymn-sing and a message of hope were capped off by a great time of fellowship in our Social Hall. Is it any wonder that everyone stayed for several hours… the warm autumn…
October 18, 2020 Rev. Dr. Jeffrey W. Tilden Heroes for Today Scripture Reading: Acts 7:54-60, 8:1-3 Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Today was a great day to gather and we celebrated with some great hymn-sing selections. Our topic, “Heroes for Today,” focused on the heroism two great men who remained focused on…
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together…
Sunday, September 13, 2020 Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Topic: Love Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope this message finds you well. Our service opened today with a the singing of several heart-felt hymns. We also prayed for those afflicted by the western wildfires, our nation, the church and those who are dealing with…
Sunday, September 6, 2020 Scripture Reading: I Samuel 19:1-10 Topic: Friendship Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Opening Prayer Gracious God… we enter your gates with thanksgiving and your courts with praise! As we worship and fellowship together… during these changing times… help us to keep our eyes fixed on the great opportunities and possibilities that…