George Boehmer tells a modern day version of the parable of the prodigal son.

In part of two of our series on perseverance, Pastor Aaron Friesen walks us through the failures and successes of Paul's journey.

To start this two-part series, George reads from II Corinthians 4.

Kathy Rice leads us through Psalm 139.

We gather together to study Luke 24:13-35 with guest speaker, Tyler Nice.

We conclude our series in Philippians.

We look at Philippians 3:7-21 together and talk about how God wants us to mature in Him and continue our growth.

Adopt this Attitude | Philippians 2:1-13

Philippians 1:1-11

We conclude our series in the Book of Mark on Easter morning by remembering and celebrating the resurrection of Christ!

Mark 8:27-34

Learning the Lessons of the Loaves

On this special morning Jannine Johnson is joined by a few kids from our congregation to tell the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, the three people thrown into a fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, when they refused to bow down to the king's image as seen in Daniel chapter 3. 

Seeds and the Kingdom of God - Aaron Frisen leads us through three parables in the Book of Mark.

There are many potential dangers from religious ideas and practices, some even well meaning. We read about three examples in the Book of Mark to help us be aware of these pitfalls: exclusion, inflexibility and legalism.

We read and study Mark 1:21 - 45.

The Call to Follow - Mark 1:14-20

We begin our new series through the book of Mark.

We spend time reading Joshua 1:1-9 and explore helpful things we can do in new times.

To prepare us to take communion, we read together Isaiah 40 and Pastor Steve makes notes of a few specific promises God gives to his people. 

We look at Abraham who 4000 years ago discovered there is hope for new beginnings. In this new year, each one of us can have this same hope.

We begin our Christmas series.

We conclude our series on David.

We all get off track in our lives at times and there is damage and loss as a result. But going forward, how can be protect ourselves from becoming vulnerable to getting off track again? We look to the story of David that has been passed down in the Scriptures in 2 Samuel 11 & 12.

The Period of Open Struggle

With the election being held this week, we take time to study the Scriptures to explore how we can best play our part and pray for our country.

Psalm 27

We live in a time that is unstable and uncertain. Sometimes, our tendency is to let fear rule our hearts and minds. On this morning, we read from Psalm 46 and let the Lord speak to our hearts and strengthen us for the days ahead.

Our Foursquare district supervisor, Gabe Barreiro, reads from Luke 24:13-35 and offers wisdom and insight for when life turns out unexpectedly. 

To begin this new fall season, we take time to reflect on what Communion means, remember what God has said to each of us and renew ourselves in all that is proclaimed in the taking of Communion. 

We are the called ones. We are invited. On this morning, we take time to read from Mark 1 to explore our foundational invitation and personal address from the Lord.

As the new school year starts, we take time to reflect on what it means to be a life-long learner. 

Receive, grow, share!

We read and study Habakkuk.

We read and study Hosea 2.

We read together the story of Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:1-13 to examine the context, dynamics and reception of kindness.

We read the story of the Prodigal Son and Pastor Steve makes note of key characteristics of the loving Father.

We read and study Ephesians 4 & 5.

Tyler Nice leads us through Genesis 32:22-32.

In the times in which we live, we need leadership. We look to the Scriptures in 1 Peter 5:1-11 to see that all of us are called to lead in our own ways.

We read and study Isaiah 40.

On this Fourth of July weekend, we take time to explore what it means to be part of our larger community. 

We begin our summer series called "Paths" Pastor Steve reads Psalm 25.

Five Movements in Our Ongoing Process of Becoming More Like God

AJ Swoboda is our guest for the morning. He preaches on keeping the Sabbath and reads from Mark 3:1-12.

Pastor George reads from Genesis 17:1-6.

We each have different experiences with the Holy Spirit, but yet we must find collective discernment and let the Holy Spirit help us go forward together. We look to the Scriptures in Acts 15 to read about the first Church council and make note of three key points in the passage.

The Witness and Martyrdom of Stephen

We read in Acts 6:1-7.

We read in Acts 3 about Peter healing the lame man and explore what this story means for us today.

Austin Breault, a leader in our church and in our youth ministries, gives a message on Faith as seen in the David and Goliath story.

Aaron Friesen reads from Acts 2.

We read in Genesis 37 and study the journey of Joseph.

We begin a new series in the Book of Acts.

Easter 2016

Palm Sunday, the Cross and the Resurrection

Kathy Rice reads and reflects on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-10.

We conclude our series in Colossians.

There are a lot of reasons we struggle within households and with our family relationships. In a society that drives us apart, how can we be better parents and spouses? Pastor Steve reads from Colossians 3 and makes note of three principles from this passage that show the apostolic vision for family life. 

Even though we are infinitely loved, accepted and forgiven, filled with the Spirit, with God near to us, our natural desires are still disordered and our perception of God, ourselves, and others is still distorted. We must go on a journey to reorder our interior and exterior life. But it is a struggle! How can we develop new patterns of thinking and living? We look to the scriptures in Colossians 3:1-17.

Whether we are new, or a "re-new" Christian, as we think about building our lives in this new time, what might an Apostle say to us? What kind of direction might he give? We look to the scriptures in Colossians 1:1-14.

Pastor Steve offers some beginning pointers from the Christian Scriptures to a healthier spirit, soul and body.

Steve Overman reads from Isaiah 6:1-13, recounting the scripture when Isaiah was called to be a prophet. From this passage we see three things that Isaiah realized that changed his life, so that he could experience goodness and could be a resource to those around him, and we are reminded that this is God's promise for us today and for this new year.

How can find our way out of darkness and back into the light? How can we get out of confusion and unhealthy patterns? We take a look Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians and Pastor Steve makes note of the process which can bring about healthy, fruitful living.

We begin our Christmas series, "Light of the World".

The Great Thanksgiving

Steve Overman reads form Matthew 22 and 23. 

On this Pie Day morning, Aaron Friesen reads in Matthew 6 and discusses a few things from Jesus' deeper deeper vision of religious devotion that can help us as we seek to grow and deepen our own relationship with God.

Matthew 5 concludes with the call to, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” When we read “Perfect” we tend to think that means we never make a mistake. But that’s not the idea here. The idea is that we embrace a process of becoming more and more like God. 

The Beatitudes

"Calling"

We begin our study series in Matthew. 

On this morning, we took communion to begin a new season together. Pastor Steve read from Joshua 1:1-9 making note of God's promises and presence.

Harriet Mouer

Some Wisdom about Wisdom and Knowledge

Why is learning and growing important for all people, young and old? How can we continue to be life-long learners? On this morning, Pastor Steve reads from Colossians 1:1-14, making note that through God's provision and our participation, we can continue to learn and grow.

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Jannine Johnson concludes our Road Trip series.

Steve Overman, August 30, 2015

On this morning, we read together the story of Naaman's powerful transformation in 2 Kings 5:1-19 and see how Naaman's story is also our story. We all experience disappointments and detours in our lives and sometimes we don't always understand why.

Our journey doesn't always go as planned, and we will encounter storms along the way. George Boehmer reads from Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25 recounting the story of Jesus and the disciples caught in the wind and waves.

Steve Overman | Sunday, August 9, 2015

On this journey called life, we must read the signs along the way to experience God's preferred future for us. On this morning, Pastor Jim makes four observations and encouragements about our journey.

What are some of the things the Spirit wants to do in our lives? What is the evidence of the Spirit of Pentecost at work? Aaron Friesen reads from Acts 3:1-13 and examines a few of the things the Spirit did during Peter and John's journey. 

High school camp guest speaker and lead pastor from Living Word Foursquare church in Oak Harbor, Russ Schlect, brings a message.

From Weakness to Strength - We look to the Scriptures in Judges 6 to read about Gideon.

What do the Scriptures say to us about how to be citizens of a nation? On this Fourth of July weekend, Pastor Steve reads from 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 and 1 Timothy 2:1-10, making note of how we can be active, faithful citizens.

Tyler Nice brings a message from Matthew 1:14-20.

To begin our new series, we read about Abraham and Pastor Steve makes observations about Abrahams journey and his faith.

To prepare us to take communion together, Pastor Steve reads from Luke 14 and suggests three ways we can come to the table -- with humility, together and with a renewed commitment. 

To conclude our series, Pastor Steve talks on the big picture of healing, it's complexities and how God works in our lives today.