Sunday December 29th  2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:13-23 First Sunday After Christmas The “Magic” wears off quickly Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. The lights, the candles, the music, the trees and decorations and gifts. Time together with family. These are truly sacred moments. But the magic of Christmas wearsContinue reading "So Now What?"

Tuesday December 24th, 2019 Christmas Eve Pastor Galen Zook A Night Like Any Other Night For most of the residents of the sleepy little town of Bethlehem, it was a night not much different from any other night. True, many of them had out-of-town guests staying with them, so their already cramped and tiny housesContinue reading "Silent Night, Holy Night"

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 fondContinue 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’sContinue 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.Continue reading "Peace"