Monthly Archives: April 2012

From Death to Life

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Pastor David

What in this world can cause something that is dead to come to life?  And why do we teach our children that “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” – but we really don’t … Continue reading →

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The Hard Times

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Pastor David

Automobile accidents can be very tragic events.  We have been reminded of that truth with the recent death of Julie Kurrle and her son Timmy, part of a missionary family in Paraguay, in just such a collision.  Many congregations around … Continue reading →

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May Youth Update

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Pastor Jerry

May is coming QUICK! Where did the month of April go? As I am writing this, our garage is packed with “stuff” for the Youth Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday. Connie and I are working furiously (I should say … Continue reading →

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What are you reading?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Pastor David

I have a stack of books in my office that I want to read.  These are great books that have been recommended to me by various people.  For my own personal growth and for my continuing education as pastor of … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Daddy?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Pastor David

Fatherlessness is a problem in today’s American culture.  According to the 2010 US Census, about 25% of all children under the age of 18 live with mom only.  Thankfully, God has fathered us who believe in Jesus Christ – so … Continue reading →

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As long as we love him…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Pastor David

Recently, four of our congregation’s children completed their study on baptism.  These were the four who were baptized on Easter Sunday.  What a day of rejoicing that was!  In preparation for their baptisms, each student completed a study book on … Continue reading →

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Know, Obey, Love

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pastor David

This past Sunday, Pastor David began a sermon series on the New Testament book 1 John.  This letter explains that to know God is to obey God, which is to love God and others.  Here you can listen to Pastor … Continue reading →

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Easter: What did you expect?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pastor David

We had a tremendous celebration of Jesus’s resurrection on Easter Sunday!  Six people, young and old alike, were baptized as believers, and Pastor David preached on Mark’s account of the resurrection (Mark 16:1-8).  That passage contains a great deal of … Continue reading →

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Hosanna – The Plot Thickens

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Pastor David

Palm Sunday was a celebration!  But the glory soon faded for Jesus; the plot against his life moved very quickly.  What does the drama-filled story of the anointing of Jesus have to do with our lives in the church today?  … Continue reading →

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