In a world where people live alone and in isolation, we gather to deepen our faith, to strengthen our relationship with God, and to foster a sense of belonging within a community. Everyone has value and is considered worthy. If you can't see it in yourself, allow us to help you discover your potential.
We invite all people to worship together on Sunday morning, where the welcome is warm, smiles are abundant, the choir is vibrant and God's Holy Spirit is ever present. We value our relationships with God and one another.
We dig deeply into scripture, awaiting to hear wisdom from the Holy Spirit. The Bible is a living testament of God, filled with ancient text and writings. We may understand what the words say in our language, but God's Spirit is needed for us to hear the inspired message.
John Calvin believed the same Holy Spirit who inspired the prophets to write Scripture also illuminates its meaning for believers today, enabling them to understand and accept it as God's word. This "internal testimony of the Spirit" is how believers recognize the divine authority of Scripture, distinct from human reason or tradition. (Summary from Google AI)
We cherish the call to lovingly welcome and include all people, just as Jesus did.
If you're curious about our philosophy and what we believe, please continue reading.
Here's a Quick ONE question Bible Quiz!
Jesus Commanded us to ....
A) Love and pray for our enemies
B) Condemn, scold and judge our enemies
The Answer, can be found in these verses ...
Jesus was accused of associating with, or hanging out with, the sexually immoral, the tax collectors who cheated their own people and all sorts of outcasts. They found his choice of companions offensive and unworthy of one who professed to follow God.
Matthew 9:10-17,Mark 2:15-22,Luke 5:29-39; Luke 7:36-50
The Pharisees, and those who interpreted the laws, accused Jesus of many sins and referred to him as a glutton and drunkard.
Luke 5:30; Luke 6:2; Luke 6:7; Luke 5:33; Luke 7:39
Matthew 23:25; Matthew 23:13; Matthew 15:12; Luke 7:30
Jesus harshly scolded religious authorities who led people astray, by imposing human values as God ordained commands. They turned God into a tyrant and made it nearly impossible for the average person to uphold all the requirements demanded from them. The temple priests, sudaccees, pharisees and scribes received several warnings.
Today, we are living in a similar situation.
As humans, we want others to see our goodness, value and worthiness. PRIDE urges us to place limits on ourselves or restrictions, to prove that we are better than the next person. Like fighting another with one hand tied behind your back. It fosters the false belief that we are better or more worthy. These restrictions often become attributed to God, as though God values and ordains them.
If you believe yourself more worthy of God, or loved more by God, then please read these passages.
Jesus taught.
- Love God above all else
- Love your neighbor as yourself.
- By following these two commands, you are in compliance with all of the ‘LAWS’ of Moses, and all of the teachings from the prophets.
Jesus is the Son of God, The Messiah (The Christ), God incarnate, Love made Flesh. He was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day, he rose again. I believe in the resurrection, both bodily and spiritually. Through faith in Jesus, we know that our sins are forgiven. (If we didn't have faith, then we'd have no reason to believe in the forgiveness of our sins or the promises of Christ. Why would we? How could we accept the words of someone we don't trust, or don't believe in?) We have a Holy Trinity, One God in three distinct persons.
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We are a community of believers striving to live as Jesus taught. We're not perfect, but neither are you. Let's take this journey together, so we can lovingly encourage and support one another.