Pastor Bruce Garner // Did you talk to yourself today? I did! (To myself, that is. Probably not to you.)

Self-talk is a BIG factor in your joy in life and it will help you to listen to David talk to himself in Psalm 103. It’s been a strength to me for many years.

I hope you’ll join us this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30am. Bring a friend with you!

Pastor Bruce Garner // #Blessed

It’s such a common word, it’s nearly a cliché. People use it as a greeting, a way to say goodbye, or even a way to brag on the internet. (Shocking, I know.)

As we keep moving through the playlist of Psalms, we will keep to one that sings over and over about blessings from God. Want to be blessed? Come hear Israel sing, and see what they can teach us!

Pastor Bruce Garner // WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES PSALM 23 MAKE?

No journey through the Psalms would be very good if we did not stop in Psalm 23. “The LORD is my Shepherd,” David said.

The familiar, beautiful words contain treasures and comfort that may surprise you. Come worship Sunday at 9:00a, 10:30a, or 5:30p and bring a friend!

Pastor Bruce Garner // A Song for Stressful Times

Last Sunday we began a new series on the Psalms. As I explained they are a playlist for every emotion and season - songs for a life with God in every key.

This Sunday, Psalm 4 presents us an evening song - a song for peace, rest and sleep - even when the world is falling apart around you.

King David, with more pressure and more enemies than any of us will probably ever face, can teach us how to trust God and rest even when the whole world is against us. Have a stressed-out loved one? Bring them with you!

Pastor Bruce Garner // THE GOOD LIFE

Everyone’s trying to live it. It’s the reason a lot of people move here (and the reason others leave). What is it, exactly?

This Sunday we will begin a new series in the Psalms and the first Psalm we will explore answers that question. This recurring series will take us through every emotion and season of life: lament and mourning, fear and anger, as well as joy and celebration. I hope you’ll read Psalm 1 and invite someone to come with you this Sunday at 9:00a, 10:30a or 5:30p.

Pastor Bruce Garner

Pastor Bruce Garner // FEELING A LITTLE DOWN?

Plenty of people are. There is often a letdown right after Christmas.

That’s why this Sunday I am going to share Psalm 13 with you.

In it, you can watch a man who feels that God has forgotten him work through his sorrow with brokenness, faith, and, ultimately, hope.

I hope you’ll join me and come with a heart open to what God can do for you and through us in 2019!

Pastor Bruce Garner

Pastor Bruce Garner // The last several people I’ve talked to have been under a great deal of stress. Perhaps you are, too.

Consider this:

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon his shoulder,

and his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

That is the promise, and that is the reality of the birth of Jesus.

We begin celebrating the arrival of the Savior this Sunday in all three services. Invite a friend. We all need to rest in the promises of our gracious, loving God.

Pastor DJ McMoil // SUNDAY: YOUTH PASTOR CANDIDATE DJ MCMOIL!

We’ve had a wonderful week getting to know Pastor DJ, his wife Kristen, and their son. DJ will be preaching in all services this Sunday.

He taught our junior and senior high Bible study this Wednesday, and I’ve never heard a room so quiet and focused! I know he will be a blessing to you. Please pray for our church family and for the McMoils as we continue to seek God’s will regarding the possibility of their becoming part of our pastoral staff. I promise I’ll keep you posted. For now, just bring your kids and friends - and pray!