Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “James: Faith in Action.” In this third study of the series, “Dealing with Challenges and Trials,” we study in James 1:2-4 and 5:7-12, through which we receive a framework for joy in suffering and patience as we wait on God when faced with difficulties.

This week, we're excited to have Marcia, our Family Ministries Pastor, continue our series on James!

We'll dive into how we should pray, exploring James 1:5-8 and 5:13-18 together.

To be human is to experience life’s storms, and when life gets hard, we have a choice. We can fight for ourselves, relying on our own strengths and resources, or we can quiet our souls in God’s powerful and peaceful presence. Join us as we unpack God’s sacred invitation to “be still and know.”

The New Testament letter of James is viewed as a leading source of wisdom for those building their lives around Jesus. James writes as the pastor of the Jerusalem church in the middle of the first century as many Jewish followers of Jesus (Messianic Jews) had been scattered throughout the region of the world. This pastoral letter covers many areas of life, calling us to a serious consideration of our way in Jesus and a humble, gentle, wise response to his love and rule. We are excited to teach through it! 

Our six-month journey in 1 Corinthians comes to a close as we study 1 Corinthians 15:35-16:24. We’ve already seen Paul explain the importance of the resurrection, and now we’ll reflect on a simple yet profound truth: Because of the victory of the resurrection, our labor is not in vain! 

As we are hosting the MENACA conference on Friday and Saturday, we have the great honor of hearing from Pastor Ihsan, the President of Foursquare Turkey and an apostolic leader in this most remarkable country and people. The Foursquare work in Turkey is thriving in large part due to Pastor Ihsan’s steady faithfulness and courageous witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the rule of his Kingdom. 

Pastor Mark Chester has been a dear friend of Chris and Jenifer for the past 20 years, as he and his wife Geri began to pastor Gettysburg Foursquare at the same time Chris and Jenifer began serving here at Mill Creek Foursquare. Pastor Mark is an excellent communicator of the Scriptures and the mission of Jesus we are all invited into. Excited for us to receive from these two wonderful leaders!

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “1st Corinthians: Practical Answers to Real Problems.” In this twentieth study of the series, "The Resurrection,” we study in 1st Corinthians 15:1-34 as the Apostle Paul brings his message to the Corinthians towards it’s crescendo. Here, Paul situations the resurrection of Jesus in historical fact and considers it’s theological applications, infusing our daily lives with joy and transforming us now towards what will be into eternity.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “1st Corinthians: Practical Answers to Real Problems.” In this nineteenth study of the series, “Spiritual Gifts and Growth,” we study in 1st Corinthians 14:1-33 as the Apostle Paul brings practical guidance towards the use of spiritual gifts within the gatherings of the church. He focuses particularly on the gifts of tongues and prophecy.

Dr. Daniel Brown is a friend of our congregation and a beloved mentor to Pastors Chris and Jenifer. Having made many visits in the past, he joins us again as one who speaks with a relational nearness to our congregation, desiring our good and growth in Jesus. Daniel has served in vocational ministry for 49 years and has been one of Foursquare’s finest leaders, developing people and helping plant dozens of churches across the United States. It is a joy to welcome him back to our church!

Practical Answers to Real Problems.” In this eighteenth study of the series, “The Most Excellent Way,” we study in 1st Corinthians 13:1-13 as the Apostle Paul gets to the heart of his discipling message with the Corinthians: the way of love modeled to us by Jesus. Here, we ruminate on love’s true nature and the fullness love brings to us, both now and in the coming new world.