Dear Church Family, We all have fears. Some are legitimate. If we are honest with ourselves, most are not. The real issue is having the courage to overcome our fears in order to move things forward and to do what is proper and right. This is especially true when it comes to being a verbal and nonverbal witness for Jesus. On Sunday we will be looking at II Corinthians 4:13-15. The sermon title is “ Courage for Christ.” Other verses that are helpful to understand the gist of the message are I Thessalonians 1:6-8, I Corinthians 15:58, and I Corinthians 4:12-13. I am looking forward, as always, to share with you the heart and mind of our great God. We also will enjoy our annual church picnic at Price Park at 12:30 pm. It is always a joy to be with the church family for our annual picnic. I hope to see you on Sunday. Until then, may God bless you as you live for Jesus! For His Name, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, One of the things that God’s people long for is to see His power put on display. We eagerly await Him to do what only He can do. This can be seen in our desire to see someone come to Christ, in our hopes for revival, in our yearning to see a family member return to the Lord. His power at work is what long to see. When does God tend to unleash His power? On Sunday morning we will be looking at 2 Corinthians 4:7-12. The sermon title is “ The Power of Ministry.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time In God’s Word are Zechariah 4:5-8, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, and James 4:14. I trust that you will be moved by this important time in God’s Word. May your life be full of God’s grace, wisdom, and power. God bless you and have a Jesus-filled day! Because of Him, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Last night I was in Canton for First Friday activities. It was enjoyable as I supported the church drama team as they performed a drama of the fall of man and the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was well done and many people stopped to watch the presentation. It is increasingly challenging to be a light in a spiritually dark world. This Sunday we will be looking at 2 Corinthians 4:5-6. The sermon title is “Ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Part III.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Galatians 1:10, I Corinthians 10:31, and Psalm 86:12. It will be a treat for me to share God’s Word with you. Enjoy the day that the Lord has made. God bless you and stay close to Jesus! For His Glory, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Consultants have a lucrative business in our culture. We are constantly striving to be the best manager, leader, engineer, business owner, and so on that we can be. That is a very honorable desire. That certainly should be true of anyone who serves the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether we are a pastor, children’s worker, or usher the Lord deserves our best attempts to be effective for Him. On Sunday we will be looking at 2 Corinthians 4:1-2. The message title is “Ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Part I.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are I Corinthians 15:9-10, Matthew 23:5-7, and Ephesians 4:14. I am looking forward to sharing God’s Word with you as part of our worship experience together. May you enjoy another beautiful day that our Lord has given us. God bless you and stay close to Jesus! For His Pleasure, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, All of us have been embarrassed at some time. It is not generally considered to be a favorite emotion that we experience. We usually try to avoid embarrassment at all costs. It is a comfort to know that some people, ideas, and groups will rarely cause us embarrassment. The Lord Jesus and the new covenant are certainly at the top of that list. On Sunday we will be studying 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. The  title of the message is “The Power of the New Covenant.” Other verses that will prepare you for the message are Acts 4:29, Colossians 1:13, and Galatians 4:19. It is always a privilege to preach Christ to believers and unbelievers alike. Until Sunday, may you be transformed by the power of Jesus. God bless you and have a great day! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Good advertising demonstrates that one product is superior to another. Is Jif peanut butter superior to Skippy or is it the other way around? Is Verizon superior to AT&T or is the opposite true? Trying to demonstrate that one item is superior to another is a very prominent dynamic in our culture. This Sunday morning we will be looking at the superiority of the gospel of Jesus Christ over any other salvation message. Our text is 2 Corinthians 3:6-11.. Other verses that will prepare you for our time together in God’s Word are John 1:1-4, Romans 7:6, and Jeremiah 23:6. I am looking forward to sharing precious truths from God’s Word with you. Be sure to enjoy the new tile in the hallway on the lower level and the new carpet in the fellowship hall. Both are quite beautiful. Until Sunday, God bless you and have a Christ-filled day! Because of Jesus, Pastor...

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