Bulletin – Week of February 28, 2016
St. Paul wrote: “Let love be genuine; … hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection” (Romans 12:9-10, NRSV). In that spirit, we welcome everyone. Message: Global Perspective and Engagement Scripture: Matt. 28:19, Acts 1:8 Offering: General Fund February 28, 2016 Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Scott Emory, Paulino and Georgi Estrada and Markus, Jessie Figenbaum, Virginia Figenbaum, Karen Funk. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to…
Mission:Delicious
Local celebrities have been challenged to put their culinary expertise (or lack thereof) to the test! Come taste the Delicious as these chefs compete for the highly acclaimed alias of “Top Chef.” Taste all 20 dishes, then vote for your favorites! You’ll support the hungry and homeless in Whatcom County who use the Lighthouse Mission’s Drop-In Center. Saturday, April 2 5:00PM Doors Open | 7:00 PM Awards $25 Suggested Donation Mount Baker Rotary Bldg | 1753 Front St, Lynden, WA
Preparing our Hearts to Worship – Global Perspective
In an effort to help you prepare for the February 28st, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections about church health and vitality, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is about the need for a global perspective and engagement in the Church. The scriptures below are all referenced in the message. From the Scriptures Read and prayerfully…
Bulletin – Week of February 21, 2016
No one should ever feel excluded from our Christian fellowship. Greet other worshipers warmly and happily. Welcome in the name of our Lord! Message: Compassion, Mercy and Justice Are Rooted in God Scripture: Exodus 34:4-7 Offering: Outreach Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Mike and Geralyn Cunningham and their children, Sissy Davis, Chuck Dean, Dave and Lisa DeSalvo, Denise Doezema. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their…
Preparing our Hearts to Worship – sacrificial and generous living leads to compassion, mercy and justice
In an effort to help you prepare for the February 21st, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections about church health and vitality, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is about how Compassion, Mercy and Justice are at the heart of God. The scriptures below are all referenced in the message. From the Scriptures Read and prayerfully reflect…
Bulletin – Week of February 14, 2016
We welcome everyone as children of the heavenly King. Your presence adds joy to our gathering and enthusiasm to our worship. May God’s presence be real to us all. Message: Intentional Evangelism Scripture: Acts 8:4-8, 26-40 Offering: General Fund February 14, 2016 Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Tricia and Mairi Bravener, Bud and Lorraine Brouwer, Marlene Butenschoen, Mike and Diane Button, Darrin Cooper. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see…
Intentional Evangelism – Preparing our Hearts to Worship
In an effort to help you prepare for the February 14st, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections about church health and vitality, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is about intentional evangelism from Acts 8. The scriptures below will help you prepare for the service. From the Scriptures Read and prayerfully reflect upon these Scriptures asking…
Pray – Should we?
Should we pray? Must we pray? Absolutely, the history of the church and its advance is one of prayer. Whether we are talking about Pentecost and the reception of the Spirit and the harvest of 3000 souls, or the release of Peter from prison while the church prayed, or the setting apart of Paul and Barnabas while the church prayed, Prayer is the central element. Unfortunately too many Christians have forgotten the call to pray. Many believers rarely pray with…