Grateful for a Loving Heavenly Father Who is Faithful -- and Partial

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Grateful for a Loving Heavenly Father Who is Faithful -- and Partial

November 5, 2023 • Pastor Chris Pappenfus • Psalm 146, Ephesians 1:3–14

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Throughout November, we will be focussing on Gratitude. There is much in our world that would cause us to fear or become resentful. However, Christ-followers are aware of the reality of new life in Christ Jesus. This new life in Christ is a gift from God -- completely undeserved, and only explained by God’s unconditional love. Having been redeemed to new life in Christ Jesus, our attitudes are also transformed from fearful to loving; from vengeful to forgiving; from entitled to gracious; and from scarcity to abundance. We begin this month of gratitude by praising God for who God is; a Loving Heavenly Father, gracious and faithful, yet God is also partial. That’s right, God has a soft spot for some people and is not subtle in his preference.

In preparation for this Sunday, read Ephesians 1:3-14 and Psalm 146.

Today is Communion Sunday!

Sunday Service - I Will Give You Rest with Pastor Rocky Hovda

August 18, 2024 • Matthew 11:28–30

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” --Matthew 11:28-30 Do any of you find it difficult to rest? Especially in your storm as we talked about last week? Join us this Sunday as I unpack a summer of youth events and explore the need to rest! --Pastor Rocky

Confirmation Sunday

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Rocky Hovda

Four students will be confirmed this Sunday morning during the 10:15 am Worship Service. The Confirmands are: Micah Pappenfus, Jaxson Schiesser, Lindsey Strei and Mya Williams. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a small reception following the Worship Service to Congratulate the Students. There will be a table set up in the fellowship hall for those who would bring cards or gifts for students,

Grad Sunday

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Rocky Hovda

During the 10:15 am Worship Service this Sunday, we will be honoring the four students from our congregation who will be graduating from high school this year. They include: Jacob Boggs, Carsyn Fairchild, Melinda Twedt, and Brendan Pappenfus. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a small reception following the Worship Service to congratulate the graduates. There will be a table set up in the fellowship hall for those who bring cards or gifts for the students,