Every creature is inclined towards activity. A squirrel is going to climb trees; there's no stopping it. Humans are designed for good works, and what we do reveals who we worship. Listen to Michael Urch's exhortation to devote yourself to good works for more.

As we near the end of Ecclesiastes, have you been changed? Have you been wisened by this book? Solomon returns to the themes of the uncertainty of life, the judgment of God, and the inevitability of death in the last complete section of his book. Listen to Pastor David's sermon on Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8 for more.

Who did you pursue in Christ-like love in 2025? Who will you so pursue in 2026? Job was a father to the needy and an advocate of the stranger. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Listen to Pastor Zach's exhortation to pursue others in love for more.

Was Christmas a let down? The presents, the meal, the company—did the reality of the holiday not meet the expectation? A similar disappointment leading to disillusionment was experienced by Israel upon their return to the land. It lead to complacency and rampant sin requiring God's prophet Malachi to speak. Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on the book of Malachi for more.

The glorious King of Psalm 72 ever lives to make intercession (Hebrews 7:25). "May prayer be made for him continually" yet he is the one who always lives to make intercession! Listen to the full Christmas Eve service Lessons & Carols celebration.

It is amazing that God would use our words to do good. But we shouldn't set as our target the standard of "God can even use a donkey" but speaking clearly, fittingly, discerningly, and dependently. Listen to Pastor David's exhortation to speak the truth wisely for more.

As Solomon closes in on the conclusion of his wise, goad-like words that comprise this vexing book, he offers wisdom for a weary world. He has made plain that while wisdom cannot deliver you out from under the sun, it still provides the best path forward in navigating life. Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 for more.

There can be no mercy without judgment. One cannot relent from distributing just consequences—one cannot show mercy—without a standard of righteousness or justice. Yet "mercy springs from compassion" and moves us to show mercy without distinction. Listen to Toby Phillips' exhortation for more.

You are, at this very moment, closer to your death than you ever have been before. Each heart beat, each

exhale—it very well may be your last. Man knows not his time, so live like it. There is judgment and mercy here if our darkened hearts will be illuminated by this light. Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 for more.

The responsibility of a church to appoint a man to the office of pastor is an important one. In October, the pastoral team recommended that Michael Urch be so appointed. So, Pastor Brett sat down with Michael for a conversation to help you get to know him better.