Community. There has been a lot of talk about it this month. What exactly is it? Glad you asked…. The dictionary defines it as having a common place, interest, or characteristics. What does that mean in church? Glad you asked…. As members or attenders of the church, at least we are already in the same… Read More »
One of the core values of the Adventist Community Church is: “People matter to God, therefore they matter to us.” Think about for a moment with me. When was the last time you thought about the people who were serving you out the window of the local Taco Bell? Did you consider what might be… Read More »
“We have an army of youth today who can do much if they are properly directed and encouraged. We want our children to believe the truth. We want them to be blessed of God. We want them to act a part in well-organized plans for helping other youth. Let all be so trained that they… Read More »
THERE ARE NO OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK Due to Thanksgiving Vacation November 24, 2020 Join us this Sabbath, November 28! CHURCH WILL BE OPEN!! Our capacity is still 167 even with the new guidelines. We can continue to worship together as we have been. SERVICE OPTIONS are still as follows… First Worship Service at 9:00am Family… Read More »
Thoughts from my LIFE Journal reading this morning: Scripture: Ezra 3:11–13 (NIV) 11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12 But… Read More »
I saw this picture the other day and had to laugh. Sometimes, cleaning yourself hurts a little. Sometimes as we work on others and seek to help, it stings us too. That’s what I read in this passage: Daniel 9:7–11 (NIV) 7 “Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame—the people of… Read More »
Ezekiel 14:12–14 (NIV) Jerusalem’s Judgment Inescapable “12 The word of the LORD came to me: 13 “Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its people and their animals, 14… Read More »
In our fall REACH-OUT we are planning on doing Bible studies. We currently have 30 people signed up to help. However, I don’t believe this is dependent on those 30 people. We are called to serve. We are called to work. We are called to do mission. We are calling for even more people to… Read More »
This article was originally published here: https://www.charismamag.com/blogs/fire-in-my-bones/46352-pray-like-your-life-depends-on-it. It fits completely in with Pastor Roger’s Sermon last week on “Praying for the Nation.” Please read it, then pray…. I have friends overseas who are worried about the United States. When people I know from Uganda or India see news reports of stores being looted in Chicago… Read More »
There are a variety of ways to respond to the Pandemic. Really. You can simply ignore it, fear it, or fight it. Some people refuse to wear masks. Others have just given up and do whatever they are told until this all goes away. If you haven’t heard, this may be another year or more… Read More »