Samson's baptism

Yesterday we celebrated the sacrament of baptism. Samson David Thomas VanHardeveld was baptized in the presence of his parents, Eric & Mandy, and his church family and lots of relatives and friends. Baby Sam seemed to enjoy all the attention - and he should, because there's nothing better than being a child of God!

Fitting God In or Fitting Into God

We all have busy lives and try to fit God into our schedules and around our priorities. Maybe we should be looking at our lives in a new way, one where we fit our lives into God's plan. This Sunday Ken deBoer will challenge us in the same way that Haggai challenged God's people to consider what He has done for us and order our lives in thanks to him.

Do it anyway

Isaiah 53 describes an innocent man who dies to establish peace. Isaiah didn't know it at the time, but he was speaking of Jesus. God's strategy for making peace seems harsh and desperate, but he decided to do it anyway. He did it because there was only one way. This Sunday we'll look at Isaiah 53 and at the conclusion of the message, Stephanie will sing "Do it Anyway."

Alissa's baptism

Alissa Diana Dreise came to church for her baptism on Sunday, Nov 1. Sure, her parents Arlin & Joanne came too, and they answered a few questions. Josiah her brother watched on. But it was Alissa's day, and it was all about God's promises to her - that he will be her God and she will be his child. We had a great day celebrating the sacrament as we welcomed Alissa into the family of God.