Posts from March 2011

Good Friday Service

On Friday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m. our church will once again participate in a Community Good Friday Service at Cornerstone Community Church in Wadsworth, IL.  You don’t want to miss out on this special gathering of many believers from many different churches!

What is My Part, Lord?

Once upon a time there were four brothers who attended the same church — Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.  When the Pastor announced a “special project to help their  sister church in the Philippines” Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.    Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.  Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job.  Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it.  In the end, Everybody…

Spring is Here!

Whew – we officially made it through another winter in the Midwest.  From this point on, even if we have more snow, we watch the buds start forming on the trees and we get excited.  We know the end is in sight — warmer weather is coming! Jesus describes a fig tree’s twigs getting tender and its leaves coming out in the spring.  He says, “Even so, when you see these things, you know that it is near, right at…

What is the Message of Lent?

“Mardi Gras” and “Fat Tuesday” are “celebrated” by some just before the start of Lent.  Some view them as a last chance to “be really bad” before repenting of one’s sins (on Ash Wednesday) and then with renewed devotion and discipline “being good again” for Lent.   Sadly, the Christian tradition of Lent has become polluted.  The message the culture has gotten is, “You can live like you want as long as you do your yearly religious requirement at Lent.…

20-Somethings Night of Worship

If you’re between 20 and 29 and looking for something to do next Sunday Night (3/20), join us!  We’re going to worship and fellowship together at the church at 6pm.  Our desire is to start a brand-new ministry aimed directly at this age group, and we want you to be involved with it.  Whether you’re new to the church or have been going here a long time, this would be a great time to get involved and get connected with…

Spaghetti Dinner

After church on Sunday, March 27, everyone is invited to a Spaghetti Lunch in the gym.   Enjoy a fantastic lunch, lots of great fellowship, plus help support our kids who want to go to camp this summer!   The meal is free, but we are asking for donations for Summer Camp.