Dear Church Family, Seeing the best of anything is a treat. For instance, seeing the best figure skater in the world is a privilege. Seeing the most beautiful mountain in the world is magnificent. Seeing the best opera voice in the world perform live can send chills down the spine of anyone watching and listening. The same can be said of seeing any godly virtue on display. On Sunday we will be examining the classic passage, Philippians 2:5-8. The title of the message is “Humility at Its Best.” Other verses that will prepare you for Sunday’s message are Luke 14:11, Numbers 12:1-3, Matthew 18:1-4. I am looking forward to sharing about the greatest example of humility that this world has ever known. On Sunday evening the short term mission team that went to Canada will be sharing about their trip this summer. As a participant in that trip, I can tell you that is should be a great evening. Until Sunday, may you please the Lord by walking humbly with Him. In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, You have to love a team, a family, or a church that runs like a well-oiled machine. Everything runs smoothly. Problems seem to resolve themselves, everyone is content, and the accomplishments of the group are greater than what the individuals could do on their own. You have to love a well-oiled machine. This Sunday morning we will be examining Philippians 2:1-4. The title of the sermon is “ The Keys to Unity.” Other verses that will give you a sense for where the sermon is headed are Proverbs 13:10, Daniel 6:1-4, and I Corinthians 4:7. May the Lord bless our worship, fellowship, and proclamation of His Word on Sunday morning. The morning will also feature a combined Sunday School session with Karen Foster, our missionary to Cameroon. Abby Floom will share with us her experience as a short-term missionary to Brazil on Sunday evening at 7:00pm. It should be a great day! May the Lord give you a great day as you cooperate with others to serve Him. In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, As citizens of the United States we want to represent our country well when we visit other countries. It reflects well on the entire nation. The same can be said for a poor representation when we visit a foreign land. As citizens of heaven we want to represent our heavenly country and our King well too. How can we do this? On Sunday we will be looking at Philippians 1:27-30. The title of the message is “Living as a Citizen of Heaven.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Philippians 3:20, I Peter 2:11-12, and Colossians 1:9-11. May the Lord bless our time as we sit under the authority of His Word. May we reflect upon being citizens of the United States on 9/11 and more importantly being citizens of heaven. God bless you and have a great day! Because of Jesus, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Every season of life and virtually every day of one’s life poses some challenge. Some challenges are greater than others, but all challenges grant an opportunity to meet  the challenge in a Christ honoring fashion. The battle is won or lost in what takes place in our thinking. On Sunday we will be studying Philippians 1:19-26. The title of the message is “Living Above Our Circumstances: Part II.” Other verses that will prepare you for this classic text are Jeremiah 33:3, Colossians 3:17, and John 4:33-34. Let’s pray that the Lord gives us another wonderful Sunday together as we worship Him. May you enjoy the beautiful September weather as you seek to live for Him. God bless you and have a great day! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Wouldn’t it be wonderful if life always broke our way? If everything would just happen when want, how we want, and with whom we want. Life would be grand! That, however, is not life as we know it. On Sunday morning we will examine Philippians 1:12-18. The message title is “ Living Above Our Circumstances: Part I.” Other verses that will prepare you for this important time in God’s Word are Genesis 50:16-21, Proverbs 21:30, and Romans 8:28. I am looking forward to sharing the first of this 2 part series with you. May you enjoy your Labor Day weekend and find that the Lord is the ultimate rest from your labor. God bless you and have a great day! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Joy is a wonderful virtue. When we have joy, life is good. Our energy increases. Our outlook is rosy. Our capacity to love expands. It is marvelous to have a heart full of joy. On Sunday morning we will begin a new study of the book of Philippians. Our first time together in God’s Word in the book will cover Philippians 1:3-8. The sermon title is “The Marks of a Joyful Heart.” Other verses that will be helpful in preparing you for our time in God’s Word are 2 Corinthians 7:2-3, Acts 16:13-15, and I Thessalonians 5:23-24. I am looking forward to starting our journey through the life changing book of Philippians. May the Lord fill your heart full of joy as you serve Him. God bless you and have a wonderful day! In His Grace, Pastor...

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