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Letting Go of Your Baggage
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 NIV For the month of June, we...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 21, 20232 min read


What's a Father to Do
So, he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him;...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 14, 20232 min read


We Are the Church
Yesterday, Gary and I headed to Lakeland for the Florida Annual Conference. We were on our way to the Clergy Session which is mandatory,...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Jars of Clay
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 1, 20232 min read


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
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