Is heaven a reward?

We should not be concerned with the final reward we receive after our life on earth, but the people near us, and our actions toward them right here and right now.

05-26-24

Sunday Worship Service May 26, 2024 Prelude: “An die Musik”, Op.88 No.4 by Franz Schubert (1797-1828) – Paul Dab, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn:  “How Great Thou Art” – Vs. … Read more

Creating Space for God

God’s voice is not heard by minds preoccupied with their own agendas or selfish desires. That is why God shouts out to the people, “Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove your evil deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil.”

05-19-24

Sunday Worship Service May 19, 2024 Prelude: Improvisation by J. Washington – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” … Read more

How To Change Your Heart

If we would like to enter the kingdom of heaven, it is critically important to change our hearts, which are attached to what is of the earth.

05-12-24

Mother’s Day Worship Service May 12, 2024 Prelude: “Bright Morning Stars are Rising”, Traditional Appalachian Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth” Opening of … Read more

Gratitude for Mothers

The power that a mother has over her child(ren) is indeed undeniable. In Isaiah 66, even God compares his love toward humans in this way: “As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.”

05-05-24

Communion Worship Service May 5, 2024 Prelude: An Improvisation: “Turning” by J. Washington – James Washington, pianist Greetings/Announcements  Hymn: “We Limit Not the Truth of … Read more

What is spiritual victory?

What we should subdue and prevail over is neither other humans nor forces of hell, but the selfish desires arising from our own heart.

04-28-24

Worship Service April 28, 2024 Prelude: “Sheep May Safely Graze” from Cantata No.208 by Johann Sebastian Bach – Kimie Karlton, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “This Is My Song, … Read more