This week we begin a new sermon series based on Henry Blackaby's book, "Experiencing God." Our first sermon explores whether the question of God's will for my life is really the right question to be asking at all!

Although Chris had recently lived in North Carolina for several years, his family wanted to have a memorial service for him in Bucks County, PA where he had grown up. Chris's love for life gave us many stories to share and memories to relive. We also encouraged each other with the promises of Jesus Christ, that He had welcomed Chris into his eternal heavenly home -- and that same welcome was waiting for all who know Christ as their SaviorIf you were unable to join us for Chris Raymond's Memorial Service you can hear all of the service but the musically portions of it here.

This morning's sermon follows the awards presentation of our children's missions reading program. We ask the question, "Is it enough to lead ordinary normal lives or does God call each of us to huge world-wide accomplishments?"

Always creative, thought provoking and application-oriented, Mark Nichols challenged us to honestly consider if we believe God can use each and every one of us.

Greg Shipley takes us through Hebrews 12 and draws great insight and application from the passage, especially regarding Christians and their sin.

In 2 Corinthians 4-5, Paul explains that while this life is difficult, those difficulties don't compare to what is to come for Believers in Christ. In the same passage he also explains the motivation Christians should have in their service for Christ -- accountability and Christ's example!

Paul teaches that comfort is not meant to only benefit us, but it should also be a comfort to others. Therefore, the comfort we receive in our difficult circumstances become a well we draw from as ministry to others.

Circumcision served as a symbol of the Law. Opposed to that was the Cross, the symbol of grace!

Bear one another's burdens -- this week we considered how to do that as a church to one of our Crossing families and assist them in their time of need.

Bud Ciotti, one of our Elders, took a turn in the the pulpit & challenged us to consider how God would have us make Paul's instruction to "bear one another's burdens" a reality in our life.