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Sunday, we have the joy of commissioning Mike Wiesema and Matt Vent to serve as elders in this church. They each begin a three year term this month. The New Testament is rich with teachings about the role, requirements, responsibilities, and significance of elders in the church. For example, Paul…

The new year is here. Maybe you’ve decided on certain resolutions. Here’s something worth resolving to do in the new year: rejoice in the Lord (Phil. 4:4). But don’t just make a resolution to rejoice in the Lord. Make plans for how you can move in that direction, empowered by God’s Spirit. To help church members make concrete plans, we recommend…

This year, God has led us as a church to be digging deeper into the theme of joy. Not because our circumstances are all great (they aren’t!), but because even in tough times, we’re invited to discover contentment in Christ. Think of Paul, imprisoned for proclaiming the gospel (bad…

Post by Josh Fenska The psalmist made up his mind: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart” (Psa. 111:1). For God’s great works, for His righteousness, for His grace and mercy, for His provision of food, for His covenant faithfulness, for arranging redemption–and for a thousand other reasons–God is worthy of being glorified…