Notes and thoughts on Rev. Melanie Ruta’s message Nov. 9, 2014 We are all called to do different things, to play different positions in the “game” of life. It’s not what we do that’s important – it’s that we do it, that we step up to the plate every day and do what God […]
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Extreme Giving
Notes and thoughts on Rev. Melanie Ruta’s message Nov. 2, 2014 Pastor Melanie opened with a sports analogy—it is, after all, the middle of football season. Just as a football team works together to advance the ball down the field, teams of Christians must work together to advance the gospel for the next generation. […]
What’s in Your Wallet?
Notes and thoughts on Rev. Melanie Ruta’s message Oct. 26, 2014 The items we carry in our wallets are both practical and rich with symbolism. On the practical side, things like credit cards, identification, driver’s licenses, insurance cards and pictures of loved ones represent many of our earthly blessings. There is an immeasurable difference […]
A Talented Congregation
Notes and thoughts on Rev. Melanie Ruta’s message Oct. 19, 2014 We are to live by God’s Will in all we do. We are to do the work God commands. He will tell us what to do and how to do it. God calls us to use our natural talents, those talents that He […]
Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd
Notes and thoughts on Rev. Walk Jones’ message Oct. 12, 2014 So much in our culture tells us that we are the center of the universe, that it’s all about us, the cars we drive, the houses we live in, the clothes we wear. The Bible tells us not to make ourselves the center […]