This Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that gives us. We hope to see you there! Sunday Schedule @945 Easter Breakfast (in gym) @1045 Worship Gathering **No Evening Activities Sermon Notes The Resurrection ~ John 20 Jesus' resurrection... Answers our doubts (20:1-29) Assures us a place in God's family (20:17) Grants… Continue reading Sunday 04.16.17 (the resurrection)
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The “Good” in Good Friday
David Mathis at Desiring God shares on why there is the "good" in Good Friday--the day that Jesus died: God was at work, doing his greatest good in our most horrible evil. Over and in and beneath the spiraling evil of Judas, the Jewish leaders, Pilate, the people, and all forgiven sinners, God’s hand is… Continue reading The “Good” in Good Friday
Easter Happenings
Here is what we have coming up for Easter / Resurrection weekend: Good Friday Service (04.14) At 7pm on Friday we will gather with the other churches of the Adrian Ministerial Alliance for our annual Good Friday service at Victory Assembly of God. Come and join us for a time of remembering Jesus' sacrifice through… Continue reading Easter Happenings
Good Reads 04.12.17 (on: pain, identity, resurrection, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On the church and our struggles in life: Brother, I Wish I Would Have Known by Russell Meek I never told anyone about my addiction. I went to class, talked about Jesus, attended church—all the things seminary students are… Continue reading Good Reads 04.12.17 (on: pain, identity, resurrection, and more!)
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day 2016
You have opportunities to join with us in worship of Jesus, our Savior, tonight at our Christmas Eve service and tomorrow at our Christmas day worship gathering. Check out the details below, and we hope to see you there! Christmas Eve ~ 12/24 @6:30pm We will remember the anticipation of the birth of Jesus and… Continue reading Christmas Eve / Christmas Day 2016
Good Reads 12.21.16 (the Christmas edition)
Here is a collection of good reads on Christmas. Enjoy! Why are Jesus's Genealogies in Matthew and Luke Different? by Mark Strauss The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the line of David. Both Matthew and Luke provide genealogies of Jesus that confirm he was a descendant of David—therefore, a legitimate Messiah.… Continue reading Good Reads 12.21.16 (the Christmas edition)
Christmas Week 2016
A reminder for your week: Children's Christmas Program, Wednesday 12/21 @7pm (if you have children in the program, please have them to the auditorium by 6pm for costumes and a final dress rehearsal). This date is the rescheduled date due to weather conditions. Christmas Eve Service, Saturday 12/24 @6:30pm. Join us for our annual candle-light… Continue reading Christmas Week 2016
Good Reads 12.15.16 (on: God’s silence, identity, Christmas, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On God and silence: The Wisdom in what God Doesn't Say by Jon Bloom So much more could be said about what God doesn’t say. But what’s important to remember is this: God is very wise and intentional in… Continue reading Good Reads 12.15.16 (on: God’s silence, identity, Christmas, and more!)
O Holy Night (an advent meditation)
O Holy Night is a Christmas hymn with which many are familiar (at least with John Sullivan Dwight’s English translation). Not only is the song beautiful in speaking about the greatness of our Savior and the good news of his work in the world, it also speaks about the gospel’s social implications. Written in a… Continue reading O Holy Night (an advent meditation)
Good Reads 11.23.16 (on thanksgiving, prayer, and church)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On Thanksgiving: Look Through the Lens of Thanksgiving by Vaneetha Rendall Risner Counting my blessings may be arduous at first, an act of taxing obedience rather than an overflow of joy, but in the end it opens up space… Continue reading Good Reads 11.23.16 (on thanksgiving, prayer, and church)
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