When I try to get somewhere, I use the GPS on my phone. How did I even get places before this technology was available? Just like our GPS helps us go in the right direction, so is the Holy Spirit constantly guiding us, moving us. Let's call the Spirit our GPS (God Positioning System). Where is the Spirit taking you today?…

As I think about the way God protects us, I think about my daughter. Every day, I try to protect her as much as I can. I would like to shield her from pain, suffering, heartbreak, and difficult situations. Unlike God, I am not omnipresent. I cannot be there physically by her side every hour of the day. So, I have to guide her and trust in her. I ha…

Prayers of the People for February 4, 2024 by Debbie Pallack.Debbie Pallack による

Sermon for February 4, 2024 by Michelle Olivares.Michelle Olivares による

Special music for January 28, 2024 by the chancel choir.Chancel choir による

Prophets seem to be appreciated the most when their work is appreciated in retrospect. I imagine they could have been polarizing figures at the time of their important ministry. Even today, speaking truth to power can make your life very difficult. Yet, these voices are necessary. Churches need to be receptive to them. We need to embrace them and n…

Prayers of the People for January 28, 2024 by Susan Gleason.Susan Gleason による

Special music for January 21, 2024 by the chancel choir.Chancel Choir による

Prayers of the People for January 21, 2024 by John Dumermuth.John Dumermuth による

I really appreciate this passage because it reminds me that change is possible. Even God has a change of mind! It seems the best thing we can do is keep an open mind and let the Spirit guide us.Pastor Efraín による

Special music for January 14, 2024 by the chancel choir.Chancel choir による

God speaks to us in different ways, but God does it all the time. But we have to do our part: Are we listening? Will we respond? Samuel responded, and it made all the difference in his life!Pastor Efraín による

Sermon for January 7, 2024 by guest preacher Rev. David Harriss, based on Mark 1:4-11.Rev. David Harriss による

Prayers of the People for January 7, 2024 by Brandon Coz.Brandon Coz による

Special music for January 7, 2024 by the chancel choir.Chancel choir による

Special music for December 31, 2023 by the chancel choir.Chancel choir による

Prayers of the People for December 31, 2023 by Fred Hancewicz.Fred Hancewicz による

I love listening to people talk about their faith journeys. They are so personal and so powerful. I believe, that, as a community, we need to hear these stories. They can inform our own faith and build us up. Faith can be contagious, so let’s not be silent. Let’s speak of the things God is doing in our lives.…

Sermon for December 24, 2023 by Rev. Efraín Zavala.Pastor Efraín による

Special music for December 24. 2023 by the chancel choir.Chancel Choir による

Prayers of the People for December 24, 2023 by Debbie Pallack.Debbie Pallack による

A New and Glorious Morn! Chancel choir cantata from December 17, 2023. Written by Lloyd Larson; directed by Brandon Coz.Chancel choir による

Special music for December 10, 2023 by the chancel choir.Chancel choir による

Prayers of the People for December 10, 2023 by John Dumermuth.John Dumermuth による

Many preparations need to be made before Christmas: There are presents to buy, cards to send, food to prepare. Yet, how are we preparing our hearts for the big day? How can we make way for the Good News of Jesus in our lives?Pastor Efraín による

Christmas is getting closer. Stores in town are making sure to remind me of this fact: I need to get some shopping done! But wait. As Christians, we need some time to get ready. It's not just a time to consume. Advent is so much more: It is a time of introspection and connection. Let us be patient and prepare our hearts for the Lord.…

Prayers of the People for December 3, 2023 by Dave Cridland.Dave Cridland による

Special music for December 3, 2023 by the chancel choir.Chancel Choir による

This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, and I have to say, it’s hard for me to imagine the kind of power kings had at the time of Jesus. I have never lived in a Kingdom. I don’t quite understand power like that. Yet, I understand there are power dynamics involved in any human interaction. So, what is the kind of power that Christ demonstrates? I bel…

Prayers of the People for November 26, 2023 by Jim Essinger.Jim Essinger による

Special music from the chancel choir for Sunday, November 26, 2023.Chancel choir による

To be a witness to Christ is to demonstrate by our words, actions, and attitude the Good News of Jesus Christ. In order to be good witnesses, we have to be good storytellers. What are some of the things that we as a church need to consider as we aim to share the Greatest Story Ever Told?Pastor Efraín による

Prayers of the People for Sunday, November 5, 2023 by Michelle Olivares.Michelle Olivares による

Special music for Sunday, November 5, 2023 by Sheryl Clifton.Sheryl Clifton による

Sometimes people are reluctant to discuss finances in the church. Yet, giving is one of many ways in which we demonstrate our love for God and neighbor. Where do we begin this conversation? As always, we begin with grace.Pastor Efraín による

Special music for October 29, 2023 by John Dumermuth.John Dumermuth による

Prayers of the People for October 29, 2023 by Rev. Katie Fuchs.Katie Fuchs による

Prayers of the People for Sunday, October 15, 2023 by Pastor Efraín.Pastor Efraín による

Special music by the chancel choir for October 15, 2023.Chancel choir による

The church needs you. Yes, you! Each one of us has different gifts, and the church needs all of us in order to be healthy and grow. Are we willing to do our part?Pastor Efraín による

We begin our sermon series by exploring the concept of prayer. Specifically, we look at the Lord’s Prayer. We will consider prayer as an opportunity to connect with God and with other people.Pastor Efraín による

Prayers of the People for October 1, 2023 by Brandon Coz.Brandon Coz による

Special music for October 1, 2023 by the chancel choir.Chancel choir による

One of the problems that people can have with churches is the disconnect between the things we say and the things we do. We constantly preach about love and justice but are we really living the message? Ministry requires integrity. Perhaps, as Francis of Assisi is thought to have said, we should "preach the Gospel at all times and use words only if…

Prayers of the People for September 25, 2023 by Terri Strome.Terri Strome による

God calls people to serve from different contexts. Service and ministry do not always look the same, but we are all called by one God... and are sustained by the same grace.Pastor Efraín による

Can we think of forgiveness in terms that are not legalistic or transactional? Jesus invites us to be empathetic and see others as God sees them.Pastor Efraín による

Prayers of the People for September 17, 2023 by John Dumermuth.John Dumermuth による

Special music by the chancel choir for September 17, 2023.Chancel Choir による

Special music for September 10, 2023 by the chancel choir.Chancel Choir による