Special Services 2023
Intercepting Boredom
November 5, 2023 • Dr Lee Heyward, Guest Speaker • Acts 1:6–8
THE SETTING: Where we are in the story Jesus during these 40 days: “shows himself and gives many convincing proofs” Two themes: “spoke about the kingdom”; “spoke about the gift the Father promised” “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” JESUS’ ANSWER “Not for you to know the times…” “…the Father has set (the time) by his own authority.” JESUS’ ALTERNATIVE TO BOREDOM…BUT you… …Will receive power. …Will be my witnesses WHERE MISSION HAPPENS? - your Jerusalem— - your Judea— - your Samaria— - AND to the ends of the earth. HOW TO RESIST BOREDOM - Go - Send - Pray …or disobey… and remain bored!
Gifts for Blessing Others
August 6, 2023 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor • Romans 12:3–8
How should I steward my spiritual service? - The Attitude of Service: Humility (3,4), “…not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think…” (3) - The Act of Service: Spiritual Gifts (6-8), “…having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us…” (6) - The Aim of Service: Mutual Joy (8), “…generosity…zeal…cheerfulness…” (8)
Press On
July 9, 2023 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor • Hebrews 6:1–3
What does Christian maturity look like? - Our Pressing On is God Working (1,3, “…let us…go on to maturity…”) - Our Pressing On Demonstrates Maturity (3, “…and this we will do….”) - Our Pressing On is Grace Enabled (3, “…if God permits…”)
Celebration Sunday (11am)
April 30, 2023 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
Child Dedication Child Dedication Services give parents of young children a formal, public opportunity to dedicate their child to the Lord. They recognize their child as a gift from God. The parents publicly commit to providing a nurturing environment that encourages their child to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to develop an ongoing relationship with Him. The church family commits to support the parents as they disciple their child. We are excited to pray for Rejoice Sanner (Timothy & Lydia), Sophia Anderson (Chase & Amanda), Hazel Dibble (Daniel & Lacey). Elizabeth Lenz (David & Mary), Bennett Marthaler (James & Sarah), and Thaddeus Plitt (Ben & Mercedes). Baptism We believe, in accordance with the Lord’s command, Christians should be baptized as a public declaration of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Through baptism, Christians are proclaiming the spiritual reality of our death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ. Believers being baptized: Tanner Anevicius, Joseph Lang, Samuel Lang, Chara Thompson, Alexander Fude, and Sam Pausig.
Celebration Sunday (8:30am)
April 30, 2023 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
Child Dedication Child Dedication Services give parents of young children a formal, public opportunity to dedicate their child to the Lord. They recognize their child as a gift from God. The parents publicly commit to providing a nurturing environment that encourages their child to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to develop an ongoing relationship with Him. The church family commits to support the parents as they disciple their child. We are excited to pray for Lydia Borke (Brian & Melissa), Shepherd Christenberry (Collin & Katie), Jonathan Foat (Adam & April), Jayden Mukachung (Eric & Tracy Nkulu), Adelyn & Caleb Nickols (Stephen & Katie). Baptism We believe, in accordance with the Lord’s command, Christians should be baptized as a public declaration of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Through baptism, Christians are proclaiming the spiritual reality of our death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ. Believers being baptized: Alexander Dahlke, Emilio Robles, Ava Burow, Kaley Heiman, John Daft, and Simeon Perkins.
The Mind of Christ
February 5, 2023 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor • Philippians 2:1–8
What attitudes and actions nurture healthy relationships? Four questions to ask yourself as you manage your relationships… 1 - Am I Pushing my Own Agenda? (2) 2 - Am I Regarding Myself too Highly? (3) 3 - Am I Considering the Needs of Others? (4) 4 - Am I Motivated by God’s Love? (1,5-8)