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Returning from Sabbatical
Weekly Update – July 8th, 2021 There is always this sort of nervous excitement when you come back to a place that you have been gone from for an extended period of time. It is almost like that feeling you may have had on the first day of school when you were younger. Many of you can relate to this more recently as covid kept you away from places that you had always frequented in the past. As you anticipate…
Update – July 1st, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” – Ephesians 6:10-11 Vacation Bible School: This year, Vacation Bible School will be held on July 12th-16th from 9:00am to Noon. Our plan is to have a fully functioning, normal as possible, type of week. The theme this year will be “Concretes and…
Update – June 24th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” – 1 Peter 1:3-5 Vacation…
Update – June 17th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 2:5 Vacation Bible School: This year, Vacation Bible School will be held on July 12th-16th from 9:00am to Noon. Our plan is to have a fully functioning, normal as possible, type of week. The theme this year will be “Concretes and Cranes.” You can watch the promotional video for this theme HERE. Talk to Alaina Bonin…
Update – June 10th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.” – Psalm 86:5-7 Vacation Bible School: This year, Vacation Bible School will be held on July 12th-16th from 9:00am to Noon. Our plan is to have a fully functioning, normal as…
Update – June 3rd, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 4:30-31 Vacation Bible School: This year, Vacation Bible School will be held on July 12th-16th from 9:00am to Noon. Our plan is to have a fully functioning, normal as…
Update – May 27th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the fain, and to him who has no might he increases strength.” – Isaiah 4:28-29 Nursery: Our nursery is open for children ages 0-3 every Sunday morning during the worship service hour only. We will fully comply with all…
Update – May 20th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,” – Ephesians 4:26 GHS Food Drive: We will be collecting non-perishable food for the Grandview High School food drive. A collection barrel is available in the main hall. Please bring any donations by May 24th. Nursery: Our nursery is open for children ages 0-3 every Sunday morning during the worship service hour only. We will fully comply with all regulations…
Update – May 13th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ” – Colossians 3:1-3 GHS Food Drive: We will be collecting non-perishable food for the Grandview High School food drive. A collection barrel…
Update – May 6th, 2021
Fighter Verse for the Week: “Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” – Psalm 1:5-6 Nursery: Our nursery is open for children ages 0-3 every Sunday morning during the worship service hour only. We will fully comply with all regulations from the CDC and Jackson County as we seek to safely and wisely care…
Sustaining Grace
Weekly Update – April 29th, 2021 Over the last few weeks, we have begun to see more and more people returning. This past Sunday almost felt like we were getting back to normal. Then with Mayor Lucas keeping the mask mandate, but getting rid of the social distancing and capacity limits for Kansas City, it seems as though we are on a good path. Hopefully Jackson County will follow his lead. Either way, we can be thankful for the Lord’s…
The Purpose of Prayer
Weekly Update – April 22nd, 2021 For the second week in a row, we will be talking about prayer in our Sunday morning service. Last week was a warning from Jesus about how not to pray from Matthew 6:5-8. This week, from Matthew 6:9-15, we will see what we might call “The Model Prayer.” As we continue through this subject, I think it would be helpful to look at what some of the purposes of prayer are. Therefore, consider these…