June 2018 – Identity and Mission

When we describe ourselves by our mission, we are saying, “because we are Transformed by the grace of Jesus’ death and resurrection on our behalf, we are delighting in the supremacy of God in all things as we reach up to Him in worship, reach in to one another with...

Aligning Our Thoughts

There is nothing so discouraging to a team than not working together. Unity is not uniformity. Unity is about shared mission and vision. Agreement over who we are and what we do must drive our decisions. So let’s begin, who are we? Transformed by the grace of Jesus’...

Soli Deo Gloria – November

Soli Deo Gloria “To God Alone be the Glory” As we conclude our look at the Five Solas of the Reformation, examining the capstone of these declarations is fitting. Our purpose in life is framed by this pronouncement. We live to make God’s name known and for...

Reformation Theology – October

Five important phrases, known as the five Solas from their Latin renderings, represent the very heart of the Reformation. After Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg Chapel door on October 31, 1517 these great truths became the bedrock of theology that...

In Awe of God – September

(Note from the Tech Guy – The church has lagged a bit in uploading the newsletters, but we are back on track starting with September -December’s newsletters. Sorry August)   Do you ever find yourselves marveling at the mighty power of God? In Genesis...

Post Tenebras Lux

Post Tenebras Lux, (after darkness, light), is the Latin phrase that captures the importance of the Bible to the Reformation. A second Latin phrase, Sola Scriptura, teaches us that the Bible alone is the authority for knowing God and ordering our lives in Christ....