As stewards, we continually fall short of God’s expectations for us.  In spite of our good intentions and best efforts, we sin daily. We fail to use our time, talents, and treasures as wisely and faithfully as we should.  Through faith, we recognize our sins and are sorry for them. As believers, we place our trust in Jesus for forgiveness for our sins, and we are determined, with the help of God, to be more faithful in how we live our lives as stewards.  For more information on stewardship,please contact Max Buban.

Enlighten & Brighten

An Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Theme

Faith formation resources for the week

Focus Bible Passage: Luke 1:39-56

Thursday Introduction: Video clip for Advent 4

Discussion Questions:

How has your mom rubbed off on you?

What great things is God doing through the blessed faithfulness of your unlikely family or  church?

Preachers Blog:  Final theological thoughts for Advent 4/Christmas

Enlighten & Brighten

An Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Theme

Faith formation resources for the week

Focus Bible Passage:  Luke 3:7-18

Thursday Introduction:  Video Clip for Advent 3

Preacher’s Blog:Final Theological Reflection-Advent 3

Enlighten & Brighten

An Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Theme

Faith formation resources for the week

Focus Bible Passage:  Luke 3:1-6

Thursday Introduction:  Video clip for Advent 2

Preacher’s Blog:  Final theological reflection for Advent 2

Enlighten & Brighten

An Advent, Christmas and Epiphany Theme

Faith Formation Resources for Advent 1

Focus Bible Passage:  Jeremiah 33:14-16

Thursday Introduction:  Video clip for Advent 1

Preacher’s Blog:  Concluding theological reflection for the week

Twice in Psalm 24, the gates are commanded to lift up their heads.  Why?  So that the King of Glory may come in.  During this Advent Season, we are reminded of just who it was who came to Earth, born of a woman in a lowly stable.  He is the King of Glory!  He is the One due our allegiance and our service.  Open your gates!  Let the King of glory come in!  For more information on stewardship, please contact Max Buban.

Focus Bible Passage:  Mark 12:38-44

Pastor’s Blog:  Theological Reflection on the Focus Bible Passage

Focus Bible Passage:  Mark 10:46-52

Pastor’s Blog:  Theological reflection on the Focus Bible Passage

Focus Bible Passage:  Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Pastor’s Blog:  Pastor’s theological reflection on the Focus Bible Passage

Unlike the rich ruler who was unable to part with his wealth in order to give himself completely to Jesus (Luke 18:18-25), Christ gave up all the glories of heaven so that he could give himself completely to us.  Unlike the rich fool who hoarded his wealth, building bigger barns to store it all (Luke 12:13-21), Jesus emptied himself and gave up everything for those he came to save.  “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for [our] sakes he became poor, so that [we] through his poverty might become rich”(2 Corinthians 8:9).   Let us thank God for the gift of God’s Son and seek God’ss grace to give as he gave.  For more information on stewardship, please contact Max Buban.