Thoughts
from Pastor Derek
Love + Pray + Gather + Serve
City on a Hill
Then Jesus says this: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt 5:14-16)
This is a basketball…
We’ll divide Pentecost Season into 4 unique focuses: the Holy Spirit, Growth, Discipleship and Gratitude. All four of these are parts of the over-arching theme of growth as disciples, followers of Jesus.
We’ve never done it that way before...
A member recently asked me if I was going to “remain neutral” when we discuss the pew/chair topic. They made it clear they expected me to. They also suggested the Leadership Team should remain silent. Such an idea blows my mind…
A different Lenten practice
Lent begins on February 14 this year…which also happens to be Valentine’s Day. So maybe you’ll join us for Ash Wednesday worship, and then take a loved one to dinner.
The meaning of “Epiphany”
As we relax following all our preparations for Christmas, and before we start to do it all over again for Easter, the church sets her sights on Epiphany…a much neglected season. And here’s a funny thing…
Theme for 2024: Show us Jesus
As we flip our calendars to December we also enter the season of Advent and a new Church Year cycle. There are two things I want to discuss as we do that