Communion Sunday

The observance of Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is one of two “ordinances” that God gave the church, the second being baptism.  Anyone with a Protestant or Catholic are familiar with both, though they are often looked at different ways.  In the message today, leading up to our observance, we are going to discuss a specific aspect of what is being pictured through this ordinance, the very one it get’s its name from. The word “Communion” is actually a synonym for fellowship.  It refers to sharing in or participating together in something.  In our study we will see that two …

Ballet Recital

Monday nights has been full of excitement and learning and on April 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM, the kids will be presenting a recital. Come out or you can watch the recital here. Thank you to Sarah Smith for leading this time in both dance and bible study. With Sarah we have Megan and Sarah who also have been key to the teaching and mentoring. 1. Come Praise and Glorify (GOLD) 2. Liszt – Totentanz 3. Viadolorosa (RED) 4. Come As You Are (WHITE) 5. Walts Of The Flowers (GREEN) 6. The Nutcracker Waltz Finale (PINK) For more information on …

The End of the Story

This week I was at a church building where I had performed a wedding for a young couple 15 years ago.  Tragedy hit that couple about 9 years after that wonderful, happy day, and I thought to myself, “We never know the end of a story, we never know how things turn out.” But then, I corrected myself.  You see, death, which is what we often refer to as the end of the story, is not really the end at all.  We call it the end, because those of us who say goodbye to friends or family when they die, …

The New Jerusalem

After all the judgment covered in Revelation 20 and the preceding chapters, we are enjoying a glimpse into heaven and the eternal state for followers of Jesus.  Here in Revelation 21 God reveals a taste of those eternal blessings for those who are followers of Jesus.  It is a trailer for the grand unveiling of the good things He has been preparing for us. This message will focus especially on the capitol city of heaven, the New Jerusalem.  While all our questions don’t get answered, God does give us some pretty amazing details, enough to cause awe and wonder.  Join …

He is Risen!

The lynchpin of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Join us as we walk through Luke 24 in God’s Word and look at the proofs and reactions to Christ’s resurrection on that very first Easter Sunday.  Consider together what it would be like to have the man you considered to be the savior of the world die.  Struggle together with the disciples to believe the good news of the resurrection, then reflect with them on some of the predictions regarding it that Christ gave throughout the Bible.  Process together with us how Christ’s resurrection not only provides …

Caring for the Children

Today we are excited to have with us Nicole from BCH.  Nicole was our trainer for our Trauma Informed Care training seminar and today she is going to tell us about the multi-faceted ministry of BCH Inc. Baptist Children’s Home was called into existence in 1955 by churches seeking assistance in caring for families and children. BCH, according to the biblical mandate in James 1:27 to “Care for the Fatherless”, answered this call and today cares for more than 800 children in the United States, India, Southeast Asia and Liberia. BCH brings hope to hurting and troubled children and families, …