Open Our Eyes
In an amazing story from 2 Kings 6, an enemy king sends an army to capture God’s prophet Elisha. The army surrounds Elisha's city, but not everything is as it…
A Treasure in Heaven
Jesus’ teaching on wealth and poverty is incredibly challenging for North American culture. Today we look at Jesus’ exhortation to “sell all you have and give to the poor” and…
Andy Buursma Funeral
Andrew Buursma of Hart, Michigan, and Jensen Beach, Florida, was born into a black-and-white world in 1940 but he lived with technicolor vibrancy throughout his life. He founded the Buursma…
Why Pray?
When people ask Jesus questions throughout his ministry, Jesus usually responds by reframing the question, or asking them a question right back. But when his disciples ask Jesus to teach…
Dave Brace Funeral
Brace, David Lee Montague, Michigan David Lee Brace, loving father of three and adoring husband to Rosanna Brace, peacefully reached his heavenly home on July 17, 2022, at the age…
Ellen Johnson Funeral
Mrs. Ellen Johnson, age 85, of Montague passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at Trinity Hospital. She was born March 23, 1937, in Shelby, MI to Claude and Jantina (Newmyer)…
The Truth About the Godhead
The Sunday after Pentecost is traditionally known as “Trinity Sunday,” a day to celebrate and mediate on the mystery of the one true God’s self-revelation as Father, Son, and Holy…
The Spirit of Adoption
Happy Pentecost! On this great day we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the church. God has given us this great gift of his presence among us and…
Are We There Yet?
This past Thursday was Ascension Day, when Christians all over the world celebrate Christ’s return to heaven 40 days after his resurrection from the dead. Today, Pastor John will be…
Open Hearts, Open Homes
Throughout the Easter season, we’ve been reflecting on the power of Jesus’ resurrection to transform people and communities with stories from the Acts of the Apostles. This Sunday, Pastor John…
The Boundaries of Grace
Throughout this Easter season, we are celebrating the ways the world is transformed by the resurrection power of Jesus our Lord. Today, Pastor John will be preaching on the conversion…
Tabitha, Arise!
On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, we continue to celebrate and mediate on the power of Christ’s resurrection living and moving and leading the church. Pastor John will be preaching…