Jul 9, 2020 | Devotional, Shepherding, Worship Service
Greetings in Christ, beloved church family. We do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in our prayers daily (Ephesians 1:16). We long to gather with you whom we miss and love for Christ’s glory and our joy together. We continue, day by day, resting and...
Jul 9, 2020 | Devotional, Hymn Story, Worship Service
“Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor” “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 (ESV) This beautiful hymn was written to honor and esteem missionaries...
Jul 1, 2020 | Devotional, Evangelism, Shepherding, Theology
Today’s headlines are filled with bad news. But we proclaim the gospel, which means “good news.” Sadly, confusion clouds its glory. Some urge a “social” gospel—one that promotes social justice, claiming that this is what Jesus preached and what the church needs to...
Jun 22, 2020 | Devotional, Shepherding
14 Pastoral Reminders in Troubling Times How are you processing all the noise? Does the news disturb you? Is your heart troubled? Are you confused about the controversies around racism and social justice? As an under-shepherd, my heart is heavy and burdened for people...
Jun 11, 2020 | Devotional, Hymn Story, Worship Service
“All Praise to Him” The Father has never been without His Son, or without His Holy Spirit. For They are all three co-eternal and co-essential. There is neither first nor last; for They are all three one, in truth, in power, in goodness, and in mercy. –...
Jun 9, 2020 | Devotional, Shepherding, Sunday Sermons, Worship Service
As Christ’s church, we have crossed the three-month mark of not being able to gather. We are longing to come together again. Love compels us. Here we want to summarize the key principles that are directing the decision-making process by which the shepherds continue to...