Author Archives: Galen Zook

Sunday December 15th  2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Third Sunday of Advent Joy It’s not hard to see why the word “Joy” is associated with Christmas. Christmas is a joyous season for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that we get to open presents! Many of us have fondContinueContinue reading “Joy”

Sunday December 8th  2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 11:10; Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent Hope Today we continue our journey of Advent as we look forward to the celebration of the birth of Jesus and the future return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we focus on the word “Hope.” Merriam Webster’sContinueContinue reading “Hope”

Sunday December 1st  2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matt. 25:42 First Sunday of Advent Advent Today marks the first Sunday of Advent, that season of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus and the coming return of Jesus Christ our King.  For many of us, waiting is difficult.ContinueContinue reading “Peace”

Sunday November 24th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Esther 4:10-17; Romans 8:31-39 Esther — a Melodrama Today we wrap up our series on “The Greatest Hits of the Old Testament” by looking at the book of Esther. The book of Esther is quite unique, in that it is the only book of the Bible that doesContinueContinue reading “Queen Esther, and King Jesus”

Sunday November 10th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Daniel 6:16-23 Daniel and the Lion’s Den The story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den is one of the favorite and most-loved children’s Bible stories of all time.  Daniel was a Jewish man who became one of the top leaders in Babylon and was favored by the king.ContinueContinue reading “Daniel and the Lion’s Den”