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For a Greater Cause
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves," Phil. 2:3 NIV This Sunday is a...

Pastor Gary Rideout
May 25, 20232 min read


God Will Never Leave Us Alone
After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he...

Pastor Gary Rideout
May 18, 20232 min read


Where does God want you to invest your time and energy?
Today is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, born in 1820. When she was young, she received a call from God that she shared with a...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
May 11, 20232 min read


I guess it is true that everything we always needed to know, we learned in kindergarten.
"Therefore, as God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with each other...

Pastor Gary Rideout
May 4, 20232 min read


When I see Grace at work, I see something unexpected and clearly a loving gift from God.
"After he took his seat at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Their eyes were opened and...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Finding Hope in the Darkness.
"After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb." Matt. 28:1 CEB...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Apr 12, 20232 min read


Jesus didn’t come just to bring us comfort in our lives...he also came to make us squirm.
“How terrible it will be for you legal experts and Pharisees! Hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and plate, but inside they are...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Each movement of Holy Week needs time and space to reflect.
I recently read an article that descripted Holy Week as a “symphony with distinct movements unfolding.” I thought that was a beautiful...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Mar 30, 20232 min read


You are blessed when you are content with just the way God made you.
You are blessed when you are content with just the way God made you.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Today we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.
A look at why we should celebrate St. Patrick's Day and other holidays. We must seek out our enjoyment of life.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Jesus shares how a seed can produce different results depending upon the soil it is planted in.
Discover what it takes on our part to prepare a place for the seed to grow.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Mar 9, 20232 min read


God only wants to free you up.
God only wants to free you up.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Mar 2, 20232 min read


If you are in a season of waiting, don't give up.
You know those seasons when life forces us to be uncomfortable in the present while we anxiously waiting for the next thing.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Feb 23, 20232 min read


We Have Much to be Thankful for
Last Sunday Bishop Berlin made an observation about our church by saying, “You have all the elements of what vital churches do and have.”

Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 16, 20232 min read


General Conference Update
We want to ensure that you understand the basics now. Below is a list of frequently asked questions to help you stay informed ...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 10, 20232 min read


Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good
Loving our neighbor takes time and effort. Loving requires slowing.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Feb 3, 20232 min read


The Blind Man
If you continue to read on in this chapter, you see that Jesus healed the blindness in this man by, of all things, taking some dirt ...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 27, 20232 min read


What is Worship?
Anything that we do that brings pleasure to God is an act of worship. To worship God brings Him pleasure.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 20, 20232 min read


Dwell in the House of the Lord
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 13, 20232 min read


A Wonderful Gift
We often lament the fact that Christmas has become too commercialized. The baby in the manger is left out of Christmas and has been ...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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