Church Picnic by Dawson Creek!

On Saturday afternoon and evening, our church members enjoyed each other's company at last -- outdoors in a good breeze with plenty of room to "social distance." We're thankful to the Halls for inviting us to their place on Dawson Creek. We brought our own chairs and spread out, but were able to relax and catch up and see each other.

Couples played "corn hole" on opposing teams.

Shep waited for any dropped snacks.

Lots of space to spread out!

Shep made lots of new friends.

We hope to do this again in the fall, when temperatures are cooler. It was a perfect day. Since we can't eat together inside the church right now, we're so thankful to have this picnic event!

Service Cancelled

There will be no worship service

or Sunday school tomorrow, 

Sunday, June 7.

Pastor Adam has just returned from

the hospital and is exhausted.

We thank you for your love and prayers.

Services Cancelled

Our worship services for tomorrow,  May 17, 2020, have been cancelled because Pastor Adam is ill. We thank you for your prayers for his recovery.

Hopefully soon we will be able to resume our two small services that keep our numbers under the governor's recommended limit.

Thank you!

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended,

That man to judge Thee hath in hate pretended?

By foes derided, by Thine own rejected,

O most afflicted.

Who was the guilty? 

Who brought this upon Thee?

Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone Thee.

'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied Thee:

I crucified Thee.

Lo, the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered:

The slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered:

For man's atonement, while he nothing heedeth,

God intercedeth.

For me, kind Jesus, was Thine incarnation,

Thy mortal sorrow, and Thy life's oblation:

Thy death of anguish and Thy bitter passion,

For my salvation.

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay Thee,

I do adore Thee, and will ever pray Thee,

Think on Thy pity and Thy love unswerving,

Not my deserving. 

- Johann Heermann

Keeping In Touch

Dear church friends ~

During these weeks when we cannot meet together, Pastor Adam has set up two Youtube channels for us. The first is a channel for the church. If you click here, you will find it. It has some familiar hymns and praise songs that Mary Kathryn has recorded for you, plus a message from Adam and a selection of Scripture readings.

The second Youtube channel (please click here) contains short devotionals that Pastor Adam has made - 5 to 10 minutes each. "Questions in Community" is the title of these devotionals, parables and conversations Jesus had during His ministry that encourage us also to ask questions, discuss, and better understand His meaning.

Please listen to these and leave comments under the devotional videos to engage in the conversation. We hope they are helpful as you worship at home and pray!

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on Thee,

because he trusts in Thee."

Isaiah 26:3

Announcement:

Pastor Adam has instructed that all our church's services and activities will be discontinued immediately, until at least April 5, 2020. He will notify the church when services can resume. During this time of uncertainty, continue to reach out and stay in touch, and keep each other in prayer.

"Thy Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet" ~

 "... and a light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

We are thankful for the generous anonymous gift to our church of this pair of oil-burning candles.

 We are reminded of the many passages in God's Word that speak of light. "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden." Matt. 5:14

 "For with You is the fountain of life, and in Your light do we see light." Psalm 36:9