What non-Christians really think about Christians, pt 6

"Harriett works in my department. She is one of those Christians who seems to have a mask on. I would respect her more if she didn’t put on such an act. I know better.”  That's a quote from a non-Christian who thinks that some Christians try to act like they have no problems.  Jesus tells us to "be careful" that we don't become hypocrites (Matt 6:1-18). But maybe there's more going in with "Harriett" than meets the eye.  Join us as we consider this 6th statement on what non-Christians really think about Christians. Sunday, August 5, 10 a.m.

H-E-L-P

Anne Lamott says that there are three essential prayers:  Help, Thanks, Wow.  When a non-believer says, "I wish I could learn to be a better husband/wife/dad/mom, etc., from a Christian," they are confessing that they can't do it on their own; they are praying, "Help."  In 2 Kings 5:1-27 we read about a man who admitted that he needed help.  And help is available, through the blood of Jesus.  Join us for the 5th message in our summer sermon series on "What Non-Christians really think about Christians."  July 29, 10 a.m.

Dare to be different

This Sunday, July 22, we return to our summer sermon series on "What Non-Christians Really Think of Christians."  Another one of their perceptions is that Christians don't seem to be different from non-Christians.  That perception is valid.  And one of the reasons that we don't look different, is that we are afraid of being different.  In I Peter 2:4-12 God reminds us that we are his "special possession."  With that assurance we can have the confidence to dare to be different - all to the glory of God.  We share the communion meal during this service, and we welcome members of the Neema Children's Choir from Uganda.  10: 00 a.m.

Flynn William Harris

Last Sunday, July 15, 2018, we celebrated the baptism of Flynn William Harris.  He is a member of God's covenant family.  Congrats to Thom and Charlene, and also to Hunter, Jillian and Violet!

VBS wrap up!

This Sunday, July 15, we are all about Vacation Bible School.  We just completed VBS and our service will include some of the great songs we did. The message is from our Wednesday story about Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10).  During the service we will also be baptizing a baby:  Flynn William Harris, son of Thom and Charlene.  Hope you can join us!  10 a.m.

Tenley Rose

We celebrated the sacrament of baptism last Sunday, June 24.  Tenley Rose God's child and a member of his family.  Congrats to Jake and Michelle!

Tell me, please

After last week's "bad news" (that Christians are known for being against more things than they are for), we have some good news: not all Christians are leaving that impression.  And some non-Christians really do want to be friends with a Christian and learn more about what it is that we believe.  We read about such an encounter in Acts 8: 26-40 where Philip meets someone who wants to know about Jesus.  During this service we will also be celebrating the baptism of Tenley Rose Huisman.  June 24, 10 a.m.