Life isn't a picnic... or is it?

The prophet Zechariah paints a picture of shalom: old people visiting in the streets, children happily playing. It almost sounds too good to be true. But this is what we can expect when we are God's people and he is our God. Ten people will take hold of each of us and say, "Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you" (Zech 8:23). Join us this Sunday morning and get in on a bright future!

Soccer Tournament

The Lucknow Community Church Soccer Team took home a 4th place finish at the season concluding tournament on the weekend. In this picture Anthony heads a ball despite some determined opposition from a Clinton player. Congratulations team; we're proud of you!

The End?

"Never before in history has one date, one moment in time, been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, so many scientists, so many governments and to so many people all around the world." This is the claim made on a You Tube clip regarding December 21, 2012. "Will we experience a renewed enlightenment or a new beginning or will we be witness to THE END?" Scripture says that the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night (I Thessalonians 5) so be alert, says Paul. This Sunday we'll talk about that impending event -- The Day of the Lord-- cutting through the hype and the hysteria to discover the good news which those in Christ find in anticipation of that day. This Sunday, Aug 24, 10:00 a.m.

SERVE 2008

Yesterday our SERVE team, Fran, Meghan, Christine and Marina, shared with us some of their experiences from their week in Howard City, Michigan. They participated in a wide range of community projects, all in the name of Jesus. Check out the slide show for a sampling of their testimony.

Go ahead and get dirty!

A few years ago Wisk laundry detergent launched an ad campaign challenging us to "go ahead and get dirty." A few weeks ago we sent off a team of SERVE-ants with the same challenge. They spent a week in Michigan getting their hands dirty in the name of Jesus. This Sunday we'll be looking at Isaiah 1:15, 16 where God instructs his people to wash their hands so that they can go ahead and get dirty. After the message we'll hear from Fran, Marina, Meghan and Christine as they describe for us what it meant for them to get their hands dirty as they took up the challenge to "right the wrongs."

PROPping up the government

Should public schools allow prayer and bible reading? Should our taxes support every legitimate sort of education, including Christian education? Should Christians try to get stores to close on the Lord’s Day and porno theatres to close permanently? Should Christians try to get Henry Morgentaler’s Order of Canada revoked?
The relationship between the church and the state has been a topic of discussion since the church was instituted in the first century. Paul jumps right in with his insistence that we PROP-up our governing authorities. We do so by Paying our taxes, Respecting those in authority, Obeying them, and Praying for them. This Sunday we look at Romans 13 and what it means to be a Christian in society.
[cartoon caption: Man waiting at bus stop is joined by the grim reaper bearing an IRS briefcase and says, "I have a feeling this isn't going to be a good day..."]