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How do you introduce yourself? Of course, we would say our names, but what would you say about yourself to help someone know who you are? It seems like such a small thing, but if we want people to see us correctly. Today, we’ll examine what Jesus says about himself and why they matter to us if we’re going to know and represent Him authentically in the world.

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

 Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. The response is, “Let us enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.”
• The songs are “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” and “Blessed Assurance.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is Matthew 16:13-28.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day, Everyone!

Today we celebrate love! The love we receive from two of the most special places. It’s Mother’s Day. Today, our culture shows gratitude and honor to those women who have loved and raised us. Whether you are a mom or your mom is still in your life, celebrate her today! Also, show love to those women who did not give birth to you, but loved you like a mother does. Also, we note that those who struggle today, like women who wanted to be mothers but aren’t, women who have lost a child, women whose relationships with their children are not what they should be, and children whose moms weren’t able to love them in healthy ways, know that you are seen and loved too.

The second source of love is our ultimate source, God. Today, we study how Jesus taught us again that God’s love is available to all, even though some won’t accept it. Join us as we celebrate love that transforms and cares so deeply!

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. The response is, “Let us celebrate and worship our good God!”
• The songs are “This is the Day” and “Take My Life and Let It Be.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is John 10:22-30.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day, Everyone!

Have you ever felt far away from God? We regularly make decisions that are not God’s will for our lives. The good news is that God seeks to heal what we break. Today, we see a powerful example of Jesus reaching out to someone who had denied Him more than once. Let Peter’s journey back encourage you this morning!

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

 Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. The response is, “Send your voice to sing in us; we pray as we worship this day.”
• The songs are “Oh How I Love Jesus” and “Oh Jesus I Have Promised!” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is John 21:1-19.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

Today is the day of days, the celebration of all celebrations, and the fulfillment of all of God’s promises!

We come together today, full of praise and worship, to honor what God has accomplished through the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Whether Mary Magdalene came to mourn or to complete the burial rituals that had begun, she expected to see the remains of her rabbi in His tomb. Instead, what she discovered would change the world: Jesus was and is alive, risen, and victorious! Praise be to God for the miracle of Resurrection Sunday! All of us, the entire world, and all of human history are forever changed because of what Christ has done! Let us lift our hearts and voices together in praise to God, for Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment to affirm our faith collectively: “He is risen, indeed!”
• The songs are “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” and “Because He Lives!” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is John 20:1-18.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

Palm Sunday! Celebrate! 

We come with joy today! Shouts of “Hosanna!” and praises to God fill the air. It’s a moment that many have longed for. Jesus arrives, and we welcome Him with celebration. How quickly things can change! In just a few short days, many will be clamoring for His death, jeering at Him as He carries the cross. The journey of Holy Week challenges us deeply, but ultimately, we discover God’s greatness and Christ’s glory. Prepare your heart for the power of what Jesus has done.

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment to affirm our faith collectively: “Open the gates of salvation, that we may come worship God whose steadfast love never fails!”
• The songs are “Hosanna” and “Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is Luke 19:28-40.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

Connection is important in our lives. Ideally, our connections are vibrant, fulfilling, and energizing. However, there are times when these connections may feel weak, especially when life’s challenges become overwhelming. Today, we encounter a challenging Psalm of David and a difficult teaching from Jesus that reminds us of the importance of staying connected. Let’s raise our voices to praise the One who is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help!

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

 Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment to affirm our faith collectively: “Lord, we would grow with you.”
• The songs are “God of Grace and God of Glory” and “Be Still My Soul.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible readings are Psalm 69:1-12, 30-36, and Matthew 26:36-46.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

There’s a popular saying: “Hope springs eternal.” Has this been true for you? Many people are experiencing rising levels of cynicism, pessimism, and worry, making it increasingly difficult to find hope. For the followers of Jesus, hope should “spring eternal,” but we must ask ourselves if we truly offer the world a hopeful witness. If you’re struggling to find hope today, you’re in the right place. We are discussing Jesus, who is Our Ever-Present Help, and how we find Jesus as our hope.

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment to affirm our faith collectively: “God, your steadfast love surrounds us.”
• The songs are “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “My Hope Is Built.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible readings are Psalm 110 and Matthew 22:41-46.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

Sometimes, it would be nice to avoid our problems, but we know that life doesn’t work that way. Today, we encounter Jesus in a similar situation—His enemies are threatening Him. However, Jesus does not hide from them, nor will He allow them to deter Him from His mission. He understands that the path ahead will be difficult and dangerous. How can Jesus’ example inspire us to confront our challenges with courage? Join us today for “I Must Press On.”

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. Click here for video

Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment for us to affirm our faith collectively: “With the Lord’s help, we can overcome the darkness.”
• The songs are “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.” and “Are Ye Able.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is Luke 13:31-35.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re excited to share this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

You are never alone. These words offer a comforting assurance as we move through our days, but how often do you pause to appreciate who is with you? He is our friend, our brother, and fully human. Sometimes, we forget He is our King, Savior, and God! This is our Jesus. When we remember that we are not alone, let us remember that God is with us. Today, we’ll hear a story of a time when Jesus reminded His followers who He is by allowing them to see His marvelous light.

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment for us to affirm our faith collectively: “We will go wherever Jesus leads us.”
• The songs are “To God Be the Glory” and “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible reading is Luke 9:28-36.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re anticipating this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!

People work hard to get what they want in life. Interestingly, the things that really matter, such as peace of mind, don’t come from our striving. How do we get there? Today, we’re studying a teaching of Jesus that shows us one way He believes to get the things that truly matter in life. Join us today for measure for measure.

We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube. 

 Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:

• Our opening prayer is interactive. It is a moment for us to affirm our faith collectively: “We have come to follow Jesus.”
• The songs are “Come Christians Join to Sing” and “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
• The Bible readings are Genesis 45:3-11, 15, and Luke 6:27-38.
• We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re anticipating this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!