The Holy Spirit really did gather us in worship today. Together, we heard many voices speaking out the Spirit’s call. Some chose to make a public demonstration of their commitment to accept Jesus’ invitation to be in the Father, the Creator God, as he is, …
Read MoreDetermination
I’m not sure why I made “Determination” the title of this message…but oh well. It’s on John 12, the cross, and surrender. Here’s the link… I had a great discussion with Marta after the service about some of her thoughts on this exact subject, and …
Read MoreTurning point
Here’s a link to what I shared last week from John 11. Thanks to you who provided food for thought! I want to invite people again to give feedback to help with preparing for this coming Sunday. John 12 is the chapter we are all …
Read MoreJohn 11, Lazarus
I wrote awhile back that I wanted to get input from people before I preach, so that others can help shape what is shared on Sunday mornings. I haven’t forgotten…this coming Sunday will be the first time I’m sharing the message since I wrote the …
Read MoreGoing around…not an option
There was a powerful sense of God’s presence in worship this morning, in all three services. Here’s what I shared from John 4.
Read MoreThe Baptist Model
In worship, we are on a journey through the book of John. Today, many shared their thoughts and reflections from the first two chapters of John. My message centered on John the Baptist, which you can read here. Over the last couple of days, we’ve …
Read MoreLate, late, late.
Last Sunday was a great Sunday in worship, and I haven’t blogged about it. Bill Cathers shared powerfully. Bill’s a member of our church family, and he was very good friends with Jim Elliot and 4 of the 5 men who were speared to death …
Read MoreFigurehead Diplomat or Real Ambassador?
Here’s a link to what I shared yesterday, in 2nd and 3rd service. In first service, the Spirit was moving and I didn’t share. Great open worship, prayer for each other, and sharing what God is doing!
Read MoreChristmas morning
On Christmas morning, we had one service all together at 10:30 instead of our usual three. We wanted it to be a short, joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus, in an environment where kids would be present and could enter in. Our brass ensemble …
Read MoreChristmas Eve
I’m behind in posting stuff from Christmas. Our Christmas Eve services are a longstanding tradition, with candlelight, a handbell choir, many guests and kids in the room, a loud, boisterous, quiet, reflective gathering of family, friends, Friends, and strangers. (Yes, there are many contradictions in …
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