Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. Psalm 145:13 NIV Hi friends, beloved community! I hope this note finds you … Read More
Pastor’s Note – February 7, 2019
Hello Friends, In December, our worship services began a journey through the Gospel according to Luke. As Luke conveys the story of Jesus he adds a bit of flavor unique to his writing; that God the Father has an agenda … Read More
Pastor’s Note – January 31, 2019
Dear church family, It seems like I am writing about some rather heavy topics these days as your pastor. I look forward to some more light-hearted conversation with you in the future, but the calendar dictates that today I address the topic … Read More
Pastor’s Note – January 24, 2019
Brothers & Sisters, Pastor Jake here. I’d like to share with you part of a Psalm — one of my favorites: Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the … Read More
Pastor’s Note – January 17, 2018
Hello, The new year has started, and I have officially begun my pastoral duties here at Schweitzer. I am so very excited to be off and running on this journey, but, at times, there is also fear. One thing that … Read More
An Important Word from Pastor Bob
January 8, 2019 Dear Friend in Christ, This is one of the most difficult letters I have ever written about one of the hardest decisions in my life. I do need to inform you that I will be retiring from … Read More
Pastor’s Note – January 3, 2019
Happy Thursday! I am a Kansas City Chiefs fan. I have been since they won their first and only Super Bowl with Len Dawson as quarterback in 1970. I haven’t been as excited about the Chiefs as much as I am about this … Read More
Pastor’s Note – December 27, 2018
There’s always more… Scripture…Luke 2:45-48…”When they couldn’t find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there. Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking questions. … Read More
Pastor’s Note – December 20, 2018
Hello Friends, I suspect we all have some favorite songs we return to at Christmas. One of my favorites is Charles Wesley’s “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” written in 1739. As a boy, I had sung Wesley’s hymn with my … Read More
Pastor’s Note – November 29, 2018
“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit power. Reports about him spread quickly throughout the whole region” (Luke 4:14) Friends, Six years ago I was privileged to go on a pilgrimage, a sacred journey, with others from … Read More