Like the Israelites in Egypt, we cannot wait for all the hard things or dangerous things to go away first. We must have faith that God will lead us and guide us on the paths we should follow.

Baptism is a symbol of our union with Christ, a testimony of the forgiveness of our sins, and our reception of the Holy Spirit. It is by immersion in water and is contingent on an affirmation of faith in Jesus and evidence of repentance of sin.

By baptism we confess our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and testify of our death to sin and of our purpose to walk in newness of life. By this we acknowledge Christ as Lord and Saviour and become His people.

A review of the Adventist doctrine of salvation and experiencing God's grace through Jesus. Music from Charles Haugabrooks.

God, through Jesus, has provided salvation for everyone no matter what we've done, we just need to turn to Him to experience it.

The church is the place that proclaims a bright and hopeful future with Jesus. This message of hope transforms the way we live on earth now (Rev. 21:1-4).

The Forest Lake Church response to the Pulse nightclub shootings in Orlando, free funeral services for any of the victims (and free internet streaming if desired).

Based on Mark 3:1-6, the local church should be the voice for values of the Kingdom: Justice, equality and peace.

Based on Ephesians 2:1-10, the local church should be known as the place that dispenses grace and forgiveness, not judgement and fear.

Real leadership means that we must be the first to serve others like Jesus did, not seek to serve only ourselves.