On Advent
3:4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that
The Pastor's Desk
An archive of articles written by our Pastor.
Reformation Sunday
Verse 1: A mighty fortress is our God, a sword and shield victorious; He breaks the cruel oppressor’s rod and wins salvation glorious. The old
For The Kingdom Of Heaven
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard….6 And about five
Individual Gifts
What gifts do you have? Think about that for a moment. And if you can’t think of anything right now, then that is your assignment
August 2023
26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes
(Briefly) On the Work of the Holy Spirit
Happy Pentecost! And what a better time for the season of Pentecost to fall than the beginning of summer. As you well know, the day
On Post-Easter & Pentecost
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of
Palm Sunday & Easter
Depending on when you are reading this, we will either be just about to enter into Holy Week, amidst it, or perhaps the newsletter got
On Lent
Lent is a dangerous time. Traditionally speaking, it is a time of great piety, self-sacrifice, and attempts to improve upon one’s own faith. So why
On Preaching Beyond the Church
The Apostle Paul to the Corinthians: “1When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you
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