Pastor: John C. Medendorp

From the first chapter of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation, scripture is full of stories of trees. This summer, we are exploring the trees of the Bible, and learning what these ancient, patient witnesses have to teach us about the faithfulness of God. Today, Pastor John will be preaching on the Sycamore Tree from Luke 19:1-10.

From the first chapter of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation, scripture is full of stories of trees. This summer, we are exploring the trees of the Bible, and learning what these ancient, patent witnesses have to teach us about the faithfulness of God. Today, Pastor John will be preaching on The Fig Tree from John 1:43-51.

From the first chapter of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation, scripture is full of stories of trees. This summer, we are exploring stories of trees from the Bible, and learning what these ancient, patient witnesses have to teach us about the faithfulness of God. Today, Pastor John will be preaching on The Fruitful Tree from Psalm 1.

Throughout the summer, we are exploring the trees of the Bible. Today, Pastor John will be preaching on the Olive Tree, from Genesis 8:6-22.

Throughout the summer, we are exploring “Trees of the Bible.” This Sunday, Pastor John will preach on “The Tree of Life” from Genesis 2:4-17. We will also welcome Pastor Jose and Kathy Flores, who is joining us as Latino Church Planter.

Happy Joining Sunday! Today, Christians around the world celebrate the Triune God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for Trinity Sunday. We are also welcoming new members through baptism and profession of faith. Pastor John will launch our summer series “Trees of the Bible” with a sermon on “The Oak Tree” from Genesis 18:1-15.

Happy Pentecost! Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, who came upon the disciples in tongues of fire, and who is also given to us so that we may share in Christ and all his benefits. Pastor John will be preaching on Genesis 9:1-9, “Undoing Babel”.

Throughout Eastertide we are exploring how the resurrection of Jesus breaks open our lives for hospitality in this world. Today, Pastor John will be preaching on “Priscilla and Aquila: Practicing Hospitality with Our Time” from Acts 18:1-4, 18-28.

Throughout Eastertide we are exploring how the resurrection of Jesus breaks open our lives for hospitality in this world. This morning Pastor John will be preaching on “Lydia: Practicing Hospitality with Our Homes,” from Acts 16:11-15.

Throughout Eastertide we are exploring how the resurrection of Jesus breaks open our lives for hospitality in this world. This morning Pastor John will be preaching on “Barnabas: Practicing Hospitality with Our Possessions,” from Acts 4:32-37.

Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! This ancient Christian Easter greeting announces and celebrates the resurrection of the Lord, which is what we gather to do every Sunday, and especially this Sunday. Today, Pastor John will be leading us in reflecting on the greetings of the risen Christ in the resurrection story from the Gospel of Matthew 28:1-10.

On Palm Sunday, we remember the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to the great crowds proclaiming “Hosanna!” We will be retelling this story today and the children are invited to participate in a “palm parade” before heading to children’s worship. Pastor John will be wrapping up our Lenten series on Romans, preaching on Romans 8:1-17, “Life in the Spirit”.