Pastor Chris continues the new study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “David & Goliath.” In studying 1st Samuel 17, we continue our introduction to David into the biblical story, one in which he is heroic through his courageous trust of God and facing down Israel’s fears.

Pastor Chris continues the new study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “A Man After God’s Heart.” Here we summarized 1st Samuel 9-15 and study 1st Samuel 16 as we meet David for the first time in the biblical story. He is described as a man after the heart of God and is clearly God’s choice as one able to lead his people. We focus in on how God’s sees us over and above the way others do while also noting that being after the heart of God involves more than our inward piety.

Pastor Chris commences the new study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “Desire for a King.” Here we study 1st Samuel 8 with the background and developments within Israel that set the stage for David’s introduction, learning of God’s continual heart and way to move towards his people and the complexity of David, this primary character of the Old Testament.

We had the wonderful opportunity to host Pastor Phil Manginelli as our guest speaker on Sunday in our services. Many among us are familiar with Phil from his six years on our staff as youth pastor, while others have heard him over the years as a regular guest. Phil and his wife (Emily) planted and pastor The Square Church in a suburb of Atlanta. Sent out of Mill Creek Foursquare 11 years ago, they formally launched their congregation 10 years ago and it has thrived in reaching people with the life and ways of Jesus. 

Cody Whittington is a Foursquare pastor in Belgrade, MT. He occasionally teaches Theology, Culture, New Testament, and Apologetics at Yellowstone Theological Institute. Cody is passionate about helping churches navigate the cultural landscape with the good news about Jesus.

Pastor Chris concludes our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “The End.” As we study Acts 28, we learn of the Apostle Paul’s arrival into Rome and his priorities upon entering the heart of the Roman Empire. We are again reminded of the mission of Jesus to take his Kingdom message everywhere we go in deed and word, and our need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit with the power and life provides.

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled “A Thing Happened on the Way to Rome.” As we study Acts 27, we learn of the Apostle Paul's nautical journey full of challenges and difficulties as he’s on his promised way to Rome. Paul remains present in chaos to minister the salvation and hope of Jesus to all.

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Trial, Trial and more Trials.” As we study Acts 23-26, we learn of the Apostle Paul and the trials he faced first in Jerusalem with the Sanhedrin and then in Caesarea with various Roman governors and leaders. Through it all, Paul leans into his experience with Jesus and finds Jesus present to strengthen him as he proclaims the Kingdom of God.

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Bound for Jerusalem.” As we study Acts 21 & 22, we learn of the Apostle Paul and his companions completing their third missionary journey by arriving in Jerusalem. Here, we are challenged to consider the leadership of the Holy Spirit in our lives through the ways the Holy Spirit led Paul into dangerous challenges and built in him courage.

While we remain in a prolonged study of the book of Acts, we took a brief break from it last week and do so again this Sunday as we have the opportunity to hear from Youth Minister Andrew Yi. Andrew has served our congregation in a pastoral role for the last year, and we have greatly benefitted from his love of God’s presence and ways. He and his wife, Cadey, are tremendous gifts to our congregation.