Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, Jesus said “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” And that he has. Hear more about that in our message this morning. Blessings, Pastor Rick
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Dortha Lou “Boots” McKinney Funeral
“Boots” McKinney Obituary & Funeral Link The link above will take you to the Filbrandt Funeral Home website for a better quality video presentation of Boots’ funeral. She will be sorely missed. Blessings, Pastor Rick
3-14-21 Service – Come to the Light
Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, Christ wants all to live and has provided a way for that to occur. All we need to do is come to the light; meaning we need to confess our sins, as for forgiveness and accept Jesus as our savior. He is the light of the world and he…
3-7-21 Service – American Idols
Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, God warns us against idolatry. It’s not just something that occurred in biblical times, but is very present in our lives today. Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright says that when we attempt to place anything, no matter how innocent or laudable, in the place of God, it becomes an…
2-28-21 Service – It Depends on Faith
Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, We all come from different backgrounds, customs and traditions. And even though we are different in God’s eyes we are all the same. We’re all members of the same family and, as such, all heirs to our Father’s kingdom. Let’s try to remember that in all that we say…
2-21-21 Service – Tested, Tempted, Triumphant
Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, To day we discuss the Temptation of Christ and how we also are tested and tempted. Thankfully we have a Savior that understands our challenges, limitations and humanity. May God keep you safe, warm and well throughout this Lenten season. Blessings, Pastor Rick
2-17-21 Service – Ash Wednesday
https://www.facebook.com/a182ffb7-a16a-4303-8a9a-b5ef8428cd1f Dear Church Family, The early Christians observed with great devotion the day of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church that before the Easter celebration there should be a forty-day season of spiritual preparation. During this season converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was…
2-14-21 Service – Let’s Go
Higher Quality Audio-Only Version Dear Church Family, Happy Valentine’s Day to you all. I hope you are staying warm on this cold winter’s day. When Jesus first started his ministry he could have comfortably stayed in Capernaum for a long time. Instead, after one night, he said to his disciples “Let’s go.” Please listen to…
2-7-21 Message (Church Cancelled Due to Weather)
Dear Church Family, Sorry we were not able to meet in person today. It’s currently 9 degrees and Saugatuck looks more like the Artic. Consequently, we decided to cancel today’s service. I’ve provided a devotional message instead. I hope you stay warm, safe and well. Blessings, Pastor Rick
1-31-21 Service – What Have You to Do With Us, Jesus
Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, Today’s message reminds us that we need to consider both the physical and spiritual realms as we go through our life. And that, even though we have free will, we need to focus on God’s will, following his direction in both word and deed. Blessings, Pastor Rick