Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 Why do we associate Easter with eggs? Is there a deeper meaning other than having colorful chicken eggs? Why do we hide them and search for them? Listen to Pastor Seabaugh speak on the powerful significance of the Easter Egg, and how the hunt really plays out. Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9, … Read more
Acts 1 Luke continues his letter to Theophilus, detailing how God’s work through His Son Jesus would change the world forever. The witness of Jesus would spread from Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria and to the ends of the earth. The Kingdom of God has come. Monday, April 9 Read Acts 1:1-11. Jesus tells his … Read more
Good Friday, April 6, 2012 The popular Christian song asks the question, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” The answer is yes. The only way we can claim to be forgiven and saved by Jesus is if we were there. It’s true! Our sins died with Jesus! We were there. Subscribe to our … Read more
Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012 Jesus’ words changed everything. He took the bread and said, “This is my body.” He took the wine and said, “This is my blood of the new covenant.” What is it? Is it really his body and blood? How is the covenant new? Is this for me? Is it forgiveness? … Read more
UNDESERVED: God’s Gift of Grace New Creation God’s grace is perfect in his creation. He gave us an amazing gift by saving us from our sins. He delivers that gift in baptism and communion. One day, Jesus will come back. The gift of a perfect creation will return, and all who have received his grace … Read more
Sunday, March 25, 2012 God’s gift of forgiveness and life through Jesus is amazing. Not only does he offer it to us freely, he also gives it to us in water! We’ll call it grace-water. What is baptism? What do we believe about baptism? Why do we think it’s so cool? Listen. Readings: Psalm 51:1-13, … Read more
UNDESERVED: God’s Gift of Grace Communion Jesus transforms the Passover into a gift from God for all who believe. “This is my body.” “This is my blood.” “For the forgiveness of sins.” In communion, Jesus comes to us in the bread and wine giving life and forgiveness. Yes, it’s a mystery, but we believe he’s … Read more
UNDESERVED: God’s Gift of Grace Baptism We are by nature sinful creatures. God tells us in Psalm 51 that we are sinful at birth, even from the moment of conception. God’s gift to us is that he provides a physical means by which we can be assured of his forgiveness. God uses such a basic … Read more
Sunday, March 11, 2012 Grace is a gift that is undeserved. So, what did we do to deserve life? What did we do to deserve breathing today? God created this world and sustains this world by his grace. Listen to Vicar Lusienie Fofana speak passionately about God’s gift of creation. Readings: Genesis 1:27-31, Titus 2:11-14, … Read more
UNDESERVED: God’s Gift of Grace Salvation While we enjoy God’s grace in simply living our lives, we are still sinful humans who willfully disobey him. He has every right to punish his rebellious creation, and he does… through his son, Jesus. Jesus took the wrath of God for us and gave us a most amazing … Read more