Stand Up Not Just Out

Being different isn’t the same as making a difference. – Sparks

The Christians at Corinth were arguing over which group was better because of who brought them to the faith (Apollos, Cephas, Paul, etc.) Paul reminded them it was Jesus who made the difference. Hmm!

We live in a society that embraces individuality. It teaches people to make a name and identity for themselves. And we often do strange things to make ourselves distinct and different from others that we may display our individuality, but we’re actually called on not to attract attention FROM society but to make a difference IN society. Our faith pronouncement is not to just stand out but to STAND UP! We’re called to stand up for righteousness and truth, to get involved when they are threatened, and promote ways to better this world. Yes, it’s a major task but that’s why God picked us, there were none better available to do it.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.’” – John 4:39

Make the Difference

Being different isn’t the same as making a difference. – Sparks

The Christians at Corinth were arguing over which group was better because of who brought them to the faith (Apollos, Cephas, Paul, etc.) Paul reminded them it was Jesus who made the difference. Hmm!

We live in a society that embraces individuality. It teaches people to make a name and identity for themselves. And we often do strange things to make ourselves distinct and different from others that we may display our individuality, but we’re actually called on not to attract attention FROM society but to make a difference IN society. Our faith pronouncement is not to just stand out but to STAND UP! We’re called to stand up for righteousness and truth, to get involved when they are threatened, and promote ways to better this world. Yes, it’s a major task but that’s why God picked us, there were none better available to do it.

Until tomorrow……

Pastor Botts

“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.’” – John 4:39

Beyond the Building

Too many people quit looking for God once they find a church. – Herb Botts

The parents of the blind man Jesus healed said nothing because they didn’t want to be thrown out of the synagogue. Hmm!

Complacency is a dangerous thing, and it’s something our enemy is very familiar with and often uses to trap us. In honesty, most of us love our church; we love the building, the amenities, the programs, the service, and of course the people. Unfortunately we often fall in love with these ‘things’ and cease to seek after God. But we must always remember God does not want to dwell in a building but in our hearts, so we must continually seek Him always.

Until Monday…..

Pastor Botts

“Jesus declared, ‘Believe me, woman; a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem…... God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and truth.’” – John 4:21,24

P.S. - Mark your calendar:  Tonight at 6:30PM - Good Friday Service (Dinner/Movie)

Tomorrow at 9AM - Prayer Breakfast

Sunday at 10:30 AM Resurrection Day Services

Make a difference!

Being different isn’t the same as making a difference. – Sparks

The Christians at Corinth were arguing over which group was better because of who brought them to the faith (Apollos, Cephas, Paul, etc.) Paul reminded them it was Jesus who made the difference. Hmm!

We live in a society that embraces individuality. It teaches people to make a name and identity for themselves. And we often do strange things to make ourselves distinct and different from others that we may display our individuality, but we’re actually called on not to attract attention FROM society but to make a difference IN society. Our faith pronouncement is not to just stand out but to STAND UP! We’re called to stand up for righteousness and truth, to get involved when they are threatened, and promote ways to better this world. Yes, it’s a major task but that’s why God picked us, there were none better available to do it.

Until tomorrow……

Pastor Botts

“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.’” – John 4:39

In love with the Creator or the created things?

Too many people quit looking for God once they find a church. – Anon

The parents of the blind man Jesus healed said nothing because they didn’t want to be thrown out of the synagogue. Hmm!

Complacency is a dangerous thing, and it’s something our enemy is very familiar with and often uses to trap us. In honesty, most of us love our church; we love the building, the amenities, the programs, the service, and of course the people. Unfortunately we often fall in love with these ‘things’ and cease to seek after God. But we must always remember God does not want to dwell in a building but in our hearts, so we must continually seek Him always.

Until Monday…..

Pastor Botts

“Jesus declared, ‘Believe me, woman; a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem…... God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and truth.’” – John 4:21,24

P.S. - Mark your calendar:

Tonight
6:30PM - Good Friday Service (Dinner/Movie)

Tomorrow:
9AM - Prayer Breakfast
6:30 PM - GUIDance in Concert

Sunday
9AM -Resurrection Day Program                
10:30AM 30-pieces of Silver Offering