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Higher quality audio-only Dear Church Family, The Methodist Church Book of Worship reminds us that “Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are initiated into Christ’s holy Church. We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the Spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.”…

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, On Christmas the one true light entered the world in the form of Jesus. Not only is he the light in a symbolic way, but in an actual way as well. I pray this message brings you hope as we begin this new year. Blessings, Pastor Rick

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, The shepherds recognized Jesus as the Christ because an Angel told them he had arrived, where to go and what to look for. Simeon and Anna recognized Christ because they were watching, waiting and attentive to the Holy Spirit who identified him for them. How do we recognize him?…

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, Shout aloud Hallelujah! God’s faithfulness comes down from heaven God has kept his promise, the Savior has been born and a new world begun. In this season of “God with us” we rejoice for God’s salvation has come. Merry Christmas, Pastor Rick

Sorry, but the audio for the video above is quite poor. Please us the higher quality audio recording below to more fully hear the service. Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, As we move rapidly toward the birth of our savior, Jesus, it’s important to realize all that Mary and Joseph went through to bring…

Dear Church Family, In today’s message we take a look at Mary and her visit to her cousin Elizabeth during which Mary exclaims “My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” The question that all of us must ask ourselves at one time or another is “Does my soul magnify…

Dear Church Family, Advent is all about preparing the way for the Lord. By this we mean to prepare ourselves to be ready for His arrival. We need to straighten out our lives. We need to reduce our mountains sin, pride, arrogance and our egotistical ways. And we need to build up our valleys of…

Dear Church Family, As we begin Advent today please take time to more actively seek God and His will in your life. We are all blessed to be a blessing to others. As we await Jesus’ birth, consider this and look for ways that God can put your knowledge, skills, and talents to work in…

Dear Church Family, I want to thank Lois Bartelt for providing today’s service. Her words are most relevant as we head into this week during which we celebrate Thanksgiving. In spite of the challenges and restrictions brought about by COVID-19, in spite of not being with family and friends the way we have in the…

Dear Church Family, As you are aware, we had to cancel in-person services for a few weeks due to COVID19. So, this week and next will be Facebook Live services and we will resume in-person worship on November 29th. These are challenging times. Which makes it all the more important to realize, regardless how stressed…