Revelation 2 & 3

This Sunday we will be reviewing the seven churches and the message of Jesus to us all, as His church. This section, with direct instruction, correction, rebuke and teaching from Jesus Himself is such an important part of the book of Revelation. It is brief compared to the whole book, but it makes up in depth for what it does not have in length. We will also be covering the introduction to the next section of Revelation.

Revelation 3, part 3

This week we are covering the last of the seven letters to churches. It is the church at Laodicea, known as the lukewarm church. Sadly, Jesus had nothing good to say to them about what was going on in their midst. He calls them to repent, to gain His heavenly perspective, to pursue heaven and not earthly gain, and to be fully committed to Him. We have much to glean and learn from the words of Jesus to this church.

Revelation 3, part 1

Dear Sardis...

This letter is almost like a so-called "Dear John" letter. Not that Jesus wants to break up with His church, but they have been unfaithful. It doesn't matter what we say about ourselves that matters, it is what Jesus sees and what Jesus says about us that matters most. 

Multiple times God's Word exhorts us to examine ourselves, to take stock regularly. It is too easy to drift, to slip into action without intention, to lose purpose and try to live off of what happened yesterday. Our relationship with God is to be an experience made fresh daily. Another superb message from the heart of Jesus for us is in this letter to Sardis.

Revelation 2, part 4

What better way to begin a new year than with a letter straight from the heart of Jesus? The church at Thyatira had been doing great things, but the people in it hadn't been guarding the purity of their church or its members. Many people are making so-called New Year's resolutions right now, and the best resolution we can make is that to stand for righteousness and not have a tolerance for sin, especially in our own lives. Jesus has a standard for His church based on who He is, not how great our deeds are. Let's line up our lives with His standard!

What's Coming Up Soon...

Come out Friday, December 23rd to hand deliver goodies and Christmas cards in the downtown area! Without an address or perhaps much family involved in their lives, those who are living homeless don't get a lot of personal touch. We will be reaching out to bless them with home-baked cookies, a card and the message and love of Christ. If you plan to come, please contact Pastor Dejan, who is arranging meeting location and details.

We will again be holding our Christmas Eve service at a home this year. Please be sure to get location  details or directions.

Because our service time is in the middle of the day, we will not be having service on Christmas Sunday afternoon in order to allow everyone to attend family gatherings. Be blessed, be a blessing, and enjoy some good time with Jesus, too. He is our greatest gift, and the Reason for the Season!!

New Year's Eve

Come out for snacks, fellowship and fun as we share the end of 2016 together! Games will be provided. Learn something new, or feel free to bring your favorite to share! Several different games will be going at once. We'll also close the year with prayer, worship and communion. What better way to close one year and start another? Hope to see you there!

This Sunday

This Sunday we will be taking a brief break from our study in Revelation. There will be a special Christmas message, and several Christmas songs shared by others, including the children's church. We will resume our study in Revelation chapter 2 the first Sunday of 2017.

Revelation 2, part 3

This week we are covering the third of the seven churches who received letters from Jesus: the church at Pergamum. Like its neighbor Thyatira, this city was a tough environment for Christians, but the church in Pergamum was not as faithful as the church at Thyatira. 
Jesus has a standard for His church, based on who He is, not on what you do (Ephesus), where you live (Pergamum). He is what we need for every problem or area in our lives that isn’t at His standard.