Dear Friends in Christ, Fall is upon us! Fall has a glory all its own as God delights us over and over again; the autumnal leaves are delicate, but their colors are so bright they almost shine. The final harvest produce is being gathered in, and the cold winter days are approaching as the leaves…
The October issue of the Prism is now available. October 2018 Prism
10/14/2018 – 11/18/2018
If gratitude is so good, why is it so hard to do? This sermon series is based on the Diana Butler Bass’ latest book, Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks. In the prologue she writes, “This book is an invitation to become aware of gratitude in new ways, with the hope that if we see more clearly what is at stake, we might together nurture, encourage, and practice the sort of gratefulness that can change our hearts and communities.” Join us as we eagerly seek to experience the journey to a more grateful life.
October 14 – Everything is a Gift – Psalm 136, James 1:17
October 21 – Saying Thank You – Psalm 95:1-2, Luke 17:11-19
November 4 – Ripples of Joy – Mark 14:22-25, Acts 2:43-47
November 11 – Blessing Everyone – Matthew 5:1-12
November 18 – Making All Things New – Luke 19:1-10, Colossians 2:6-7
Generosity is a term we rarely use. Some may think it is reserved for only the wealthy. Generosity is really not about our bank accounts, it is about our hearts. Jesus’ response to the widow’s offering shows this. Generosity reflects God’s nature. What is God asking you to do? Begin with prayer, and then recall the…
We are excited about our upcoming special church-wide emphasis called Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving that we pray will capture your heart, mind and soul. We have four Sundays planned, from September 16 to October 7, as we explore and celebrate matters of our hearts and the values of a purposeful life. As a…
Dear Friends in Christ, I hope you have had a great summer! One of our sons and his wife are on an eight-month assignment in Switzerland; Adrian and I enjoyed a visit with them this summer. One of my highlights from our time in the city of Basel was swimming in the River Rhine. The…
The September issue of the Prism is now available. September 2018 Prism
9/16/2018 – 10/7/2018
Giving helps us to become what God wants us to be. Giving is not merely about the church’s and other organizations need for money but about the Christian’s need to grow in generosity. Generosity is a fruit of the spirit, a sign of our spiritual growth. God uses our giving to change the world for God’s purposes, and God uses our giving to reconfigure our interior lives and to change us.
September 16 – EKG – 1 Timothy 6:17-19
September 23 – The Art of Love – Deuteronomy 6:3-6, John 13:34-35
September 30 – Bucket Lists – Joel 2:28, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:1
October 7 – Declarations of Your Heart – John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 8:2
Dear Friends in Christ, Summer is here! And the days are longer and the nights are shorter. American author and journalist Jeannette Walls said, One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by. And as Dr. Seuss said, The more that you read, the more things you will know.…
The July & August issue of the Prism is now available. July & August 2018 Prism