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November 5: “For Everything There is a Time” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
GUEST SPEAKER: Pastor Joey Lee After 37 years of ordained ministry, and 27 on staff with the Presbytery, it is time to retire. I have always believed that we best see the hand of God in our lives when we look back. So, looking back on my time in ministry, three things stand out: 1) […]
Continue readingOctober 29: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” (Leviticus 19:1-18, 32-36)
When Jesus declared the second greatest commandment, he was quoting verse 18 in today’s text. Being holy is about our relationship with God and with others. Holiness is reflected in how we treat our neighbors, which include strangers, aliens, the poor and the vulnerable. Leviticus commands justice and mercy for marginalized people in our society. […]
Continue readingOctober 22: “Planted in the House of the Lord” (Psalm 92)
GUEST SPEAKER: Pastor Steve Norman Psalm 92 tells us that “It is good to give thanks to the Lord.” Have you ever wondered about worship? Why is it good and important to gather together and give thanks to the Lord? Psalm 92 gives us some insights by picturing worshippers of God as cedar trees and […]
Continue readingOctober 15: “Sexual Purity” (Leviticus 18:1-6, 24-28)
The second part of Leviticus is about how Israel is to live a holy life. God’s presence in Israel’s midst affects every aspect of their lives. Chapters 18 and 20 show that Israel needs to be set apart in their sexual practice as well. Sex outside God’s boundary will defile God’s tabernacle and the land. […]
Continue readingOctober 8: “Becoming a Healthy Church” (Acts 2:42-47)
Did you know that more than 60% of all Protestant churches in North America have less than 100 people in average weekly attendance? 85% of Protestant churches have less than 200 in weekly attendance. Most churches in North America are small churches. Small churches cannot do everything well. But they can do one or two […]
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