Building Blocks of Faith
John Wesley was known to have quoted the maxim “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” In a world where christians are often divided by different ways of thinking, what are the “essentials” in which we are to be unified? This season we will use the Nicene Creed to explore the teachings and beliefs that form the foundation of our faith upon which all else in built.
The last week of Jesus’ live often passes in a holy week blur.
This Lent we will slow the story down to focus on the events of that last week in order to focus on each movement and be challenged to reflect on how the story of Jesus shapes our lives. As we seek to find ourselves in the story of Jesus we will consider
What will we risk to follow Jesus?
Feb. 26th Ash Wednesday: Preparing the Canvas Worship at 6:30 pm
March 1st - The Parade: Risking Reputation (Matthew 21:1-11) Communion Sunday
March 8th - The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger (John 2:13-21)
March 15th - The Teaching: Risking Challenge (Matthew 22:15-22)
March 22nd - The First Dinner: Risking Rejection (Mark 14:3-9)
March 29th - The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends (John 13:3-16) Communion Sunday
April 5th - Palm Sunday
9:00 The Garden: Risking Temptation (Mark 14:32-36)
11:00 Cantata: The Last Week
April 9th - Holy Thursday Worship 6:30
The Last Supper: the Rest of the Story
2020 Confirmation Class will help lead worship
Every generation complains about those that follow them, but what younger generations need is for adults to see them, understand them and invest in them
Kids today need you and you need them too!
February 2nd - Kids today need to know they belong
February 9th - Kids today need to know that they matter
February 16th - Kids today need to know that they have a purpose
February 23th - Transfiguration Sunday
Wednesday - February 26th - Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.
The last week of Jesus’ live often passes in a holy week blur.
This Lent we will slow the story down to focus on the events of that last week in order to focus on each movement and be challenged to reflect on how the story of Jesus shapes our lives. As we seek to find ourselves in the story of Jesus we will consider
What will we risk to follow Jesus?
Feb. 26th Ash Wednesday: Preparing the Canvas Worship at 6:30 pm
March 1st - The Parade: Risking Reputation (Matthew 21:1-11) Communion Sunday
March 8th - The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger (John 2:13-21)
March 15th - The Teaching: Risking Challenge (Matthew 22:15-22)
March 22nd - The First Dinner: Risking Rejection (Mark 14:3-9)
March 29th - The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends (John 13:3-16) Communion Sunday
April 5th - Palm Sunday
9:00 The Garden: Risking Temptation (Mark 14:32-36)
11:00 Cantata: The Last Week
April 9th - Holy Thursday Worship 6:30
The Last Supper: the Rest of the Story
2020 Confirmation Class will help lead worship
It’s the start of a new year and an opportunity get your vision checked and corrected by God so you can see more clearly and live more faithfully in 2020.
VISION 2020
January 5 Seeing Yourself Clearly - Communion Sunday
January 12 Seeing the Situation Clearly
January 19 Seeing the World Clearly
January 26 Seeing God Clearly
Special Congregational Meeting
*Town Hall to review final Building Team proposal
1:30-3:00 in the Sanctuary
*Church Conference to approve 2020 Building Plans
2:00 in the Sanctuary
(All Full Members may vote)
State of the Church and Annual Charge Conference
Tools for the Spiritually Stuck
November 10th I Believe, Lord Help My Unbelief
Putting the Habit into Practice: Listen
November 17th A Thorne in the Flesh
Guest Preacher: Rev. Steve Cheyney
3rd Grade Bible Sunday
Christ the King Sunday
November 24th In Him All Things Hold Together
Putting the Habit into Practice: Learn
You're Speaking My Language
Gary Chapman developed a theory known as love languages in his book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Last. Chapman suggests that everyone has a way that they choose to give and receive messages of love to others, a language that they speak. The 5 love languages are: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, and Quality time. The main idea is simple: the way we most easily get the message, “I love you, you matter” is the way that we are most likely to show others that they are loved and matter to us. The key to healthy relationships of all kinds is to pay attention to the way that others most often show their love and then to learn to speak their (love) language. In paying attention and learning to speak a new language we can intentionally BLESS others in effective ways that help share God’s love.
October 13th -- Introduction and Words of Affirmation
October 20th -- Acts of Service and Quality Time
October 27th -- Physical Touch and Gifts
-
![]()
Surprise the World B.E.L.L.S
Join us as we lay a foundation by learning about 5 habits that cultivate a missional life with God and others. Each week we'll consider how to shape lives that reach out to God and others wit intentionality.
-
![]()
Thankful: Cultivating Gratitude in our Stewardship of God’s Kingdom Gifts
What a harvest of blessings God has given us! Our “Thank you!” is so much more than just words we say, it is the way we live and give in response to God’s generosity.
-
![]()
November
Stronger Together: How Holy Friendship Changes Our World
The Book of Ruth tells the story of Naomi and Ruth and how their commitment to being faithful friends saved both their lives. We’ll consider the gift of holy friendships that strengthen our faith life and help us weather the storms of life with hope and joy.
-
![]()
October
Wrestling with the Hard Things Jesus Teaches
Sometimes the words in red in the Bible make us see red and yet we cannot take Jesus seriously and ignore them. Wrestling with the hard things Jesus says can help us understand who we are and how God loves, so let’s get in the ring!
-
![]()
September
How to Live Like a Christian
Living as a faithful disciple in our world offers real challenges. Whether we’re dealing with the temptations of social media or wondering how to engage those we disagree with the Book of James is full of practical advice for Christians. Using these tools can make all the difference in our daily life. -
![]()
August
All the Feels
The Psalms show us a full range of human emotions that the writers felt without censoring them. What would it look like for us to talk honestly about the feelings we experience without hiding them from God and others? Knowing God created all these emotions and understands can give us “all the feels.”
