You are invited to come out to a family-friendly movie night on Friday, January 24 at 7pm in the Sanctuary to view the movie, “Overcomer” [rated PG] from the Kendrick brothers. A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new-found friend, John becomes the least likely coach helping the least likely runner attem...

This Sunday we will discuss the return of the exiles - God keeps his word!  The early chapters of Ezra share about this return and the praise God's people gave to him - even when they were still a bit fearful of attack for open worship.My prayer is that your discussion at home will help you and your family celebrate God's freedom and help reveal areas where you might still live as though you are i...

God is in the business of restoration.  However, that restoration is reserved for the humble.  The prideful, however, are resisted by God.  This Sunday we'll look at a fascinating book: Obadiah.  It's super short, but it's packed with some powerful truth.  The nation of Edom (Esau's descendants) stood by when Israel was conquered, and they even celebrated the nation's downfall.  God pronounces jud...

Memorize (Head) and discuss (Heart)What does this verse mean?How can we put this verse into practice in our family?What do you think will happen to the person who lives out the message of this verse?What are some signs that a person has put this verse into practice?Does this verse remind you of any other verses in the Bible?Pray together and thank God for his Word.  Ask for God’s help in applying ...

Does the Christmas story still fill you with awe?God actually looked at our sinful, human plight and decided to do something about it.  He came as one of us to do what none of us could do.  Lately we've been covering the time of the exile, seeing that God didn't forget about his people even after they had been carried off because of their own rebellion.  All of us have known the exile caused by si...