Oct 28, 2020
The colors most people notice in a church are often those of the stained glass windows. But the colors you see on the cloths that adorn the altar and the pulpit and in the pastor’s vestments and the banners in the church entry complement the message of the church’s seasons and special occasions. In this Midweek...
Oct 25, 2020
On Reformation Sunday, we recall Martin Luther’s actions in 1517 that triggered changes in the Church. In this week’s message, “Grace + ____,” Pastor Johann reminds us that Jesus was a reformer, too. He re-formed our understanding of what we need to do to earn salvation—namely, nothing. And he re-stated what...
Oct 21, 2020
Praise Band Director Dan Lamaestra and Director of Christian Education (and Praise Band member) Andy Muich talk about “Come to the River.” The lyrics are simple and repeat throughout the song, but they’re rich in scriptural imagery. Dan explains how his arrangement supports the lyrics’ message about God’s...
Oct 18, 2020
When religious leaders asked Jesus “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” they were trying to trick Him – and He knew it. He answered, “Render unto . . . God the things that are God’s.” Using those words, Pastor James speaks to “the things that are God’s” and points out that Jesus’ answer...
Oct 14, 2020
This Midweek Recharge offers a musical respite: Schubert’s “Holy Is the Lord” sung by the Virtual Choir, and “The Blessing,” sung by the Praise Band. For those who have encountered Hurricane Delta or a recent wildfire, we encourage you to listen to the September 30 Midweek Recharge, which contains prayers and...