THE WAIT
Finding hope, peace, joy and love as we wait upon the Lord
No one likes to wait. We are impatient for what we want. Yet to “wait upon the Lord” is a necessary part of discipleship, teaching us to put our own demands and desires second to our relationship of trust in God. Nowhere is that lesson more firmly driven home than during the season of waiting, Advent. This Advent we’ll explore what it means to wait for the Lord and how faithfully observing the main foundations of the season- hope, peace, joy and love- come to shape each of us into ever stronger disciples and witnesses.
Sunday, December 3 “I KNOW There’s a Pony In There!” Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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Sunday, December 10 “Making It All Better”
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Sunday, December 17 “Scars Are Just Tattoos With Better Stories” Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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Sunday, December 24 “As Long As I’m With You” Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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Sunday, December 31 “Lap Number Two Thousand and Twenty-Three" Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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THE WAIT
Finding hope, peace, joy and love as we wait upon the Lord
No one likes to wait. We are impatient for what we want. Yet to “wait upon the Lord” is a necessary part of discipleship, teaching us to put our own demands and desires second to our relationship of trust in God. Nowhere is that lesson more firmly driven home than during the season of waiting, Advent. This Advent we’ll explore what it means to wait for the Lord and how faithfully observing the main foundations of the season- hope, peace, joy and love- come to shape each of us into ever stronger disciples and witnesses.
Sunday, December 3 “I KNOW There’s a Pony In There!” Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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Sunday, December 10 “Making It All Better”
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Sunday, December 17 “Scars Are Just Tattoos With Better Stories” Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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Sunday, December 24 “As Long As I’m With You” Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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Sunday, December 31 “Lap Number Two Thousand and Twenty-Three" Click Here for This Sunday’s Bulletin
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TO LIVE LIKE YOU ARE DYING
The Four Things That Matter Most
What would you change if you knew you were dying? What priorities would you set and what comforts would you desire? Inspired by the book by Dr. Ira Byock of the same name, this series explores what it might mean to shape our live around four key pillars: receiving forgiveness, giving grace, sharing thanks and offering love. As Easter people living into Christ’s victory over death, it’s important for us to be shaped by Easter’s impact on life and how we live it. As we head towards the end of the year, the season of All Saints, Thanksgiving and Advent, it is a good time to reevaluate and reflect on what it means to live as if we are dying to self and living for Christ.
Sunday, October 22 “To Live Like You’re Dying”
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Sunday, October 29 (Series Break) 5th Sunday Combined Service
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Sunday, November 5 “Dying to Be Forgiven”
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Sunday, November 12 “Dying to Forgive”
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Sunday, November 19 “Dying to Say Thanks”
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Sunday, November 26 “Dying to Say ‘I Love You’”
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TO LIVE LIKE YOU ARE DYING
The Four Things That Matter Most
What would you change if you knew you were dying? What priorities would you set and what comforts would you desire? Inspired by the book by Dr. Ira Byock of the same name, this series explores what it might mean to shape our live around four key pillars: receiving forgiveness, giving grace, sharing thanks and offering love. As Easter people living into Christ’s victory over death, it’s important for us to be shaped by Easter’s impact on life and how we live it. As we head towards the end of the year, the season of All Saints, Thanksgiving and Advent, it is a good time to reevaluate and reflect on what it means to live as if we are dying to self and living for Christ.
Sunday, October 22 “To Live Like You’re Dying”
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Sunday, October 29 (Series Break) 5th Sunday Combined Service
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Sunday, November 5 “Dying to Be Forgiven”
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Sunday, November 12 “Dying to Forgive”
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Sunday, November 19 “Dying to Say Thanks”
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Sunday, November 26 “Dying to Say ‘I Love You’”
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OCTOBER 29- NUEVO PACTO LEADS COMBINED SERVICE
Our Hispanic fellowship, Nuevo Pacto leads the regular 5th Sunday Combined Service.
OCTOBER 29- NUEVO PACTO LEADS COMBINED SERVICE
Our Hispanic fellowship, Nuevo Pacto leads the regular 5th Sunday Combined Service.
BULL HEADED BLASPHEMIES
Good News For People Who Struggle With God
The people of Israel were named for the patriarch Jacob, the name meaning ‘those who struggle with God’ and that they certainly did! Despite blessing after blessing and continuous proof of God’s love and favor they continually doubted, flouted His rules and tried to usurp God’s divinity. Though the writings of Exodus seem strange and foreign, the dilemma presented and the struggle for faithfulness is as real and personal today. For the first few Sundays in October, we’ll explore our own rebellious nature and hear the call to come back to God.
Sunday, October 1 “Blood From a Turnip”
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Sunday, October 8 “No Rules, Just Very Strong Suggestions”
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Sunday, October 15 “A More Manageable God”
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BULL HEADED BLASPHEMIES
Good News For People Who Struggle With God
The people of Israel were named for the patriarch Jacob, the name meaning ‘those who struggle with God’ and that they certainly did! Despite blessing after blessing and continuous proof of God’s love and favor they continually doubted, flouted His rules and tried to usurp God’s divinity. Though the writings of Exodus seem strange and foreign, the dilemma presented and the struggle for faithfulness is as real and personal today. For the first few Sundays in October, we’ll explore our own rebellious nature and hear the call to come back to God.
Sunday, October 1 “Blood From a Turnip”
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Sunday, October 8 “No Rules, Just Very Strong Suggestions”
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Sunday, October 15 “A More Manageable God”
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CALLED TO BE MORE THAN MERE BELIEVERS
Over 65% of Americans claim to be Christian. Of course, if that were truly the case, the world would be a very different place! So are they lying? Probably not. Rather we have become confused about what it means to be a disciple. Too many are like sports fans: we claim Christ largely because of what we think we’ll get out of it as opposed to seriously accepting Christ’s demand that we deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow (Luke 9:23). Inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book, “Not a Fan,” this series will challenge each of us to seriously reflect on the nature of our own discipleship and call us to become truly devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Sunday, August 6 “An Expensive Jersey”
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Sunday, August 13 “My Very Best Friend”
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Sunday, August 20 “Are You Sure This Is The Right Road?”
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Sunday, August 27 “Making the Team”
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Sunday, September 3 “Flexitarian”
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Sunday, September 10 “Whatever”
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Sunday, September 17 “There Is No Try. Only Do.”
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Sunday, September 24 “Who Are You, Really?”
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CALLED TO BE MORE THAN MERE BELIEVERS
Over 65% of Americans claim to be Christian. Of course, if that were truly the case, the world would be a very different place! So are they lying? Probably not. Rather we have become confused about what it means to be a disciple. Too many are like sports fans: we claim Christ largely because of what we think we’ll get out of it as opposed to seriously accepting Christ’s demand that we deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow (Luke 9:23). Inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book, “Not a Fan,” this series will challenge each of us to seriously reflect on the nature of our own discipleship and call us to become truly devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Sunday, August 6 “An Expensive Jersey”
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Sunday, August 13 “My Very Best Friend”
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Sunday, August 20 “Are You Sure This Is The Right Road?”
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Sunday, August 27 “Making the Team”
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Sunday, September 3 “Flexitarian”
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Sunday, September 10 “Whatever”
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Sunday, September 17 “There Is No Try. Only Do.”
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Sunday, September 24 “Who Are You, Really?”
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5TH SUNDAY YOUTH SUNDAY
Join us for this special 5th Sunday Combined Service led by our Renovate Student Ministries youth
Sunday, July 30
5TH SUNDAY YOUTH SUNDAY
Join us for this special 5th Sunday Combined Service led by our Renovate Student Ministries youth
Sunday, July 30
A SHORT SERIES FOR JULY
Sunday, July 16 “It’s a Good Thing I Have a Bad Memory!” (Psalm 25)
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Sunday, July 23 “The Worst Game of Hide and Seek” (Psalm 139)
A SHORT SERIES FOR JULY
Sunday, July 16 “It’s a Good Thing I Have a Bad Memory!” (Psalm 25)
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Sunday, July 23 “The Worst Game of Hide and Seek” (Psalm 139)
LISTEN UP!
Revelation’s Letters to the Church
The book of Revelation is not simply a strange, imagery laden depiction of end times. Rather it is a call to the church (then and now) to be ready, focused and about God’s purposes. “Let anyone who has ears listen!” is a phrase repeated over and over again. In other words, “Listen up!” God has something you need to hear!” As we celebrate the beginnings of the church at Pentecost we’ll explore the letters to the seven churches at the beginning of this book. While they are addressed to specific churches, these churches serve as models or types and offer guidelines to our church today. Join us for this series and be sure to listen up!
Sunday, May 28 “Eau de Gunpowder” (Revelation 2:1-7)
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Sunday, June 4 “Never Tell Me the Odds!” (Revelation 2:8-11)
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Sunday, June 11 “Caught in the Rip Tide” Revelation (2:12-17)
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Sunday, June 18 “But There’s Only a Little Bit In It!” (Revelation 2:18-29)
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Sunday, June 25 “Church of the Living Dead” (Revelation 3:1-6)
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Sunday, July 2 “Hang on Lady! We Go For a Ride!” (Revelation 3:7-13)
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Sunday, July 9 “Making God Nauseous” (Revelation 3:14-22)
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LISTEN UP!
Revelation’s Letters to the Church
The book of Revelation is not simply a strange, imagery laden depiction of end times. Rather it is a call to the church (then and now) to be ready, focused and about God’s purposes. “Let anyone who has ears listen!” is a phrase repeated over and over again. In other words, “Listen up!” God has something you need to hear!” As we celebrate the beginnings of the church at Pentecost we’ll explore the letters to the seven churches at the beginning of this book. While they are addressed to specific churches, these churches serve as models or types and offer guidelines to our church today. Join us for this series and be sure to listen up!
Sunday, May 28 “Eau de Gunpowder” (Revelation 2:1-7)
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Sunday, June 4 “Never Tell Me the Odds!” (Revelation 2:8-11)
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Sunday, June 11 “Caught in the Rip Tide” Revelation (2:12-17)
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Sunday, June 18 “But There’s Only a Little Bit In It!” (Revelation 2:18-29)
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Sunday, June 25 “Church of the Living Dead” (Revelation 3:1-6)
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Sunday, July 2 “Hang on Lady! We Go For a Ride!” (Revelation 3:7-13)
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Sunday, July 9 “Making God Nauseous” (Revelation 3:14-22)
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SET IN STONE
Discipleship Lessons from ‘The Rock’
He was named Simon, son of Jonah but his earnest, dedicated- if sometimes clumsy and faltering- faith led Jesus to rename him “Peter,” or “the rock.” His example was to provide a foundation for all the members of the Body yet to come. In his letters the apostle builds up his church, strengthening them to withstand the challenges of declaring the Good News in a hostile world. Though we don’t face the same dangers, we are also called to stand against a world that is dismissive, apathetic and resistant to Christ’s message. In this series we’ll look at some of the foundation lessons in discipleship shared in the letter of 1 Peter.
Sunday, May 7 “Hurricane Proof” (1 Peter 1:3-4;13-23)
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