Hey Family,

Last week we started a new series for the Lenten season called Jesus Uncovered. The purpose of the series is for us to grow in understanding of who Jesus is and how he reigns and rules in our lives. We hope that Jesus is on the throne of your heart.

This week we learn about Jesus as servant. Jesus lowered himself to washing people's feet, lowered himself to become a servant of those he came to save, lowered himself even to dying a very public death on the cross between two thieves.

Understanding Jesus as servant is infinitely important, because that helps us see that he is not only king but servant. And that will have a powerful impact on our lives. Please join us at 10 a.m. this Sunday and bring a friend!

--Edwin

Hey Family,

Have you ever had a relationship with someone for a long time and then found out some new detail about him or her that really opened your eyes? That’s the way I feel about Jesus. The more I get to know him, the more I fall in love with him, and the more that relationship changes my life. In our new series leading up to Easter, JESUS UNCOVERED, we’re going to take a new and different look at Jesus. You will be surprised and marvel at what we discover about his life.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday at 10 a.m.! Please bring a friend or two.

--Edwin

Hey Family,

In our series, Real Marriage, we have learned that marriage is work. When two sinners say "I do," reality sets in. The origin of marriage is God, so it is Him we look to in order to have a real marriage. Join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. when Pastor Gus closes out the series with a talk on intimacy in marriage. This could be a great time to invite some friends who may be struggling in their own married life.

--Edwin

Hey Family,

We've been in a series on marriage for the last few weeks and I hope that everyone has been blessed by what we've been learning. This Sunday Pastor Pedro will bring a message called "Taking out the trash."

When we have arguments within our friendships, work environments, or even marriages, we can be pushed to the edge of real combativeness. All too often we behave with hard-heartedness and only care about having our own way. This only creates greater chasms and bitterness. This week we're going to learn how to address the sins of our past and also of our present--and learn how to bring them to Jesus. When we repent of our behavior and receive his forgiveness, we are set on a path of change for the future.

As always, please invite a friend or loved one. I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 10 a.m.

--Edwin

Hey Family,

We've been in a series called Real Marriage, in which we've been discussing not only what a marriage is but what each member's role is within the context of that marriage. Last week we talked about the men and how there are many social and cultural lessons that we've accepted as true but which prevent men from being what God has called them to be in their marriage, their parenting, and in society.

Now we turn our sights on the women. We start looking at very similar misconceptions, like "Women should be barefoot and pregnant." Lies like these have degraded women and have hurt men as well. Come as we speak to the women and find out what the wife's role in marriage is according to the scriptures.

Invite a friend to be there! See you at at 10 a.m. this Sunday. --Edwin

Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. Every covenant—including the new covenant of salvation—has a head, who is ultimately responsible for the covenant. The husband is the covenant head of a marriage; he is responsible for his marriage, his wife, and his kids. Similarly, Christ took that which was not his fault—our sin—and he made it his responsibility on the cross. He is our covenant head.

I look forward to seeing you this Sunday at 10 a.m. as our series on marriage continues.

--Edwin

Hey Family,

We're in a series called "Real Marriage" that contains a message for everyone, whether you're married or not. We hope you grew from hearing last Sunday's message. This week Pastor Gus will speak on "Friends with Benefits."

Abraham was considered a friend of God. Friendship matters to God and was established by God. Marriage is a type of friendship--come and learn what scripture has to say about "friends with benefits."

--Edwin

Hey Family,

If you're reading this, chances are you have been married, are married, or want to be married. Marriage affects over 90% of Americans. Since it's such a common experience, and since a lot of our joy and our sorrow will flow from our marriages, it's a good idea to know what God has to say on the subject. Come and join us in this new series, Real Marriage, and let's learn together about what it takes to have a joy-filled marriage that lasts and can sustain during the difficult times.

If you're not married, this series is for you, because chances are you're going to get married, and it will give you some resources to pull from. If you *were* married, this series is for you, because you might get married again, and you want to avoid the mistakes you may have made the first time. In other words, this series is for EVERYONE! I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 10 a.m.

Hey Family,

You're invited this Sunday to hear a special message from Dr. Craig Fee on the topic of obedience to God. Sometimes we know full well what God wants us to do, or how He wants us to behave. But instead of following instructions, we go our own way and stumble into trouble. It doesn't have to be like that.

Dr. Fee is a gifted professor at Nyack College and someone you will want to meet! I look forward to seeing you at 10 a.m. this Sunday.

--Edwin

Hey Family,

Every year begins with people making resolutions about what they want to accomplish. What if we made a commitment to what we want to become? With our limited time, energy, and resources, we should focus on what matters most. Join us this week as Pastor Gus Rodriguez invites us to look at "who goals" rather than "what goals." I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 10 a.m.

--Edwin