This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel looking now at chapter 16 verses 1-19.  We now see David introduced as the youngest of Jesse’s sons, and certainly not one you’d you expect to be anointed king!  But we remember that David (called by God), is a man after God’s own…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel looking back now at chapter 13 verses 13-14.  We temporarily go back because I want to look at this new character (new in the text, not new to us, in chapter 16) David, this man after God’s own heart.  Saul had been highlighted,…

This Sunday, we are back now and continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel chapter 15.  In this chapter we see Saul highlighted again, and we are shown why he is rejected as king of Israel and why God had chosen another, David.  Saul is given instructions by Samuel from the Lord to…

This Sunday, we will have a Communion service completely centered around the cross of Jesus and celebrating the Lord’s supper.  We will continue our communion service series working through the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 52 and 53.  For our sermon this Sunday we’ll look at chapter 53 verses 1-3.  In this passage God, who is…

This Sunday we welcome Pastor Tobe Witmer and his wife Amy to our church. They started Safe Helps Group ministry after their 28-year-old daughter, Abigail Witmer Ernst died by suicide. Abigail was a successful, brilliant woman who could not resolve several issues within. The Witmer’s started this ministry with the mission of sparing others from…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, and are again in chapter 13, looking at verse 15 through chapter 14.  In this long text we see a comparison the narrator makes between Saul and his son Jonathan.  Jonathan, a true spiritual man makes some amazing faith filled decisions in his…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, and are now at chapter 13, verses 1-14.  In this text we see Saul in more action as the new king.  His desire is to deal with these occupying Philistines in the country of Israel.  His son, Jonathan, has a very successful military…

This Sunday, as we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, we now come to chapter 12.  In this text we see Samuel as a now older man choosing to step down to just a prophet, and no longer a judge, – sort of a semi-retirement.  At this Gilgal assembly, sort of a…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at the narrative, dramatic story of chapter 11.  In this text we see the city of Jabesh-Gilead in eastern Israel in trouble militarily.  This is Saul’s, the first king of Israel, first move and act as king.  With the Lord’s help, and…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at the narrative/story of chapter 10.  In this text we see Saul being chosen to be the first king of Israel, and that he is given every help, including, of course, the Lord’s help, to be a successful leader and king.  But…