Heavenly Citizenship

Mary Lou FosterPastor's Blog

heavenly citizenship

Texts:  Old Testament: Psalm 27:1-6; New Testament:  Philippians 3:17-4:1 The OT text is Psalmist [& King] David’s Triumphant Song of Confidence in God.  God is Light, Salvation, the Stronghold of his life, and David is not afraid when evil or armies attack him.  His confidence is in The Lord God.  His desire is to always be in God’s Presence wherever … Read More

Jesus Asks: Will You Be My Valentine?

Mary Lou FosterPastor's Blog

February 14 Sermon

“Jesus asks: Will You Be My Valentine?” The sermon for February 14 was about love. “Roses are red, violets are blue.  God sent His Son ‘specially for you.               Isn’t it great, isn’t it true, God sent a Valentine ‘specially for you!” 5 Principles of Love to Guide Us Daily Christian Believers: 1)Love the Lord your God will your heart, … Read More

February 7 Message: What Is the Glory of God?

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What is the Glory of God?

February 7 Message:  What Is the Glory of God?      The Old Testament text was from Exodus 34:29-35.  Moses, the great leader of The Exodus by the Jews from Egyptian captivity, returns from praying with God on Mt. Sinai while in The Wilderness on the way to the Promised Land, “flowing with milk and honey.”  He brought with him The … Read More

January 31 Sermon: Ministry to the Margins

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January 31 Sermon

Ministry to the Margins Scriptures for January 31 Sermon came from Isaiah 61:1-2 and Luke 4:21-30. In His first sermon at his hometown of Nazareth, Jesus affirmed Isaiah 61:1-2. His purpose as God’s Son and Savior was to provide Hope, Healing and Hospitality to those people, especially “Gentiles,” on the margins or edges of society. He was sent to minister … Read More

Sunday’s Sermon

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Sunday's Sermon

The Scriptures for Sunday’s sermon were Nehemiah 8:1-3; 5-6; and 8-10 and Luke 4:14-21. The sermon title is from Nehemiah 8:10. Our joy comes from God who made heaven and earth and sent his Son to save us from our sins. That’s the Good News!

January Mission Emphasis

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Jan 16 Mission Emphasis

The January Mission Emphasis is The Holy Highway Girls Home in Pickton, Texas. They are a State licensed 501 (c)(3) organization but receive no funding from the State of Texas. They depend upon donations as well as tuition fees to maintain quality operation expenditures. “By giving to the Holy Highway Girls Home, you will help us with our ongoing work to restore … Read More

Healthy Church Initiative Continues

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HCI Weekend

Healthy Church Initiative (HCI) Self-Study is under way. The HCI team is diligently preparing the extensive self-study for our Consultation weekend. Our weekend is March 4-6, 2016. Mark your calendar now and reserve the weekend. You will be asked to participate in focus groups on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Details will follow. What we need from you right … Read More

Christmas Eve Service

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Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve Service 2015 Join us for a beautiful Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m. on December 24 as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We will sing our favorite Christmas carols, share Holy Communion and sing “Silent Night’ in the Candlelight. It is a family friendly service and we would love to share the moment with you and yours.

Healthy Church Initiative Update

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HCI Weekend

Our Healthy Church Initiative (HCI) self-study is in full swing. The date has been set for our consultation weekend: March 4-6, 2016. The HCI team has been meeting and dividing up tasks that have to be completed six weeks prior to this weekend. Here’s what we’ve learned so far: We have received our ‘Stats’ from the General Council of Finance and … Read More