This is what God’s Word says you are: Called by God (Ro 8:28, 30; 1 Co 1:24; Eph 4:4; 2 Tim 1:9) Chosen (Jn 15:19; 1 Pe 2:9) Saved to eternal life (Lk 18:30; Jn 3:15,16, 36; Jn 6:40; Ro 6:23; 1 Tim 1:16) Redeemed (Gal 3:13; 1 Pe 1:18) A child of God, born of God (John 1: 12-13) Loved by God (John 14:21) Empowered by the Spirit (John 14:26; Ro 8:26; 1 Co 6:19; 1 John 4:13) … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Jan 22
Pastor’s Pen Jan 8
Jesus grew in wisdom; and so can we; Luke 2:39-52 Do you know how the 12yo boy Jesus grew in wisdom? After His parents went up to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast Jesus went to the Temple. He sat in the Temple courts listening to the teachers and asking them questions, for three days. Jesus was teachable. People who believe they don’t need the Scriptures taught through preaching are deceiving … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Jan 8
Pastor’s Pen Jan 1, 2023
It’s a New Year and a great time to focus on our Spiritual Gifts Happy New Year’s Day, Church 😊I hope you are getting a chance to kick back and rest, whether you like to chill at the beach doing very little or prefer actively relaxing doing things you enjoy. Make time for yourself because you are important. It’s a New Year and I’m really excited about what Christ has placed on my heart about … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Jan 1, 2023
Pastor’s Pen, December 18
Pastor’s Pen, Dec 18 The rich message of the incarnation I love the stories of Christ’s incarnation, recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John. God reveals His desire for a very personal relationship with us, in his loving, gentle interactions with Joseph and Mary, through His messengers, the angels (Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-21). The Holy Spirit empowered them to do God’s will. … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen, December 18
Pastor’s Pen 4 Dec
Connect Christmas Celebration A big welcome to our guests today. It’s lovely to have you with us and we hope to host you well. Today we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with you in fun and creative ways. Please also stay for our hangi and shared lunch after the service. Before time as we know it, the three persons of God (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), lovingly planned that … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen 4 Dec
Pastor’s Pen Nov 27
The season of “Advent” begins today Aaah yes, it is only four weeks until Christmas 😲😬 I’m smiling as I write this as I feel as unprepared as you are. Every year I plan to buy gifts in advance and every year I fail. Know the feeling? But let’s talk about the real meaning of Christmas. Today is week one of “Advent.” As Baptists we don’t really celebrate “Advent” to the letter, as say Catholic … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Nov 27