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As your pastor, God gives me responsibility to help you with the care of your soul. Reading God’s word is as vital for the health of your soul as good food is for the health of your body. Pastor Mike, George and I would like to urge you to put into the rhythm of your…
I’ve shared before that I didn’t grow up as a reader. The patience and mental focus that it takes to read was always a bit overwhelming to me, but as I began serving in ministry years ago I realized that reading was key to growing and becoming a better leader. So for the past 20…
Question: What should be a Christ-follower’s response to the conflict in Israel? This is a great question! There are various angles and nuances of this conflict, which we could discuss. In fact, many people are doing just that. There is a lot of information being shared about this horrible situation in Israel. Some of the…
Week of October 8th Question: Are people predestined? Why might so many people suffer the torment of hell? Many people struggle with these types of questions. They are especially difficult because we are concerned about our family and friends’ faith or lack of faith. As with other challenging topics, we must let the Bible guide…
Ask Pastor Mike – Week of October 1 Question: As a pastor, what do you tell people who are getting physically abused? How might divorce go along with that? Physical Abuse When someone comes to me and communicates a situation of abuse, I begin by asking questions and doing a lot of listening. My desire…
By Pastor Mike Barnhart Recently, I was approached with the idea of hosting a Trunk or Treat event in Medford on Sunday, October 29. I’ve found Trunk or Treat to be an extraordinary opportunity to come alongside a local community, with the purpose of blessing those in the community with an invitation to connect to…
By: Pastor Mike Barnhart Psalm 96:1-3 says, “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” When we gather weekly for…
By: Pastor Mike Barnhart WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 How should I handle moral dilemmas in the workplace? At my place of work my boss is very blunt about how we should show support of current culture trends that I believe are sinful. I feel like if I say to her that I’m uncomfortable with…
Hello Parents! As we prepare to serve and care for your children and teens this fall, it would help us greatly if you would submit a registration form for each of your children/teens participating in Fall Ministries, including Sunday School, Beginner’s Church, Awana and Youth Group. Fall Children + Youth Registration Form Thank you! We…
Baptism is a celebration and symbol of God’s transforming grace in a person’s life. Come celebrate what God has done in individual’s lives as they publicly declare their faith in God’s good work. What a beautiful time to unify around the gospel and encourage our brothers and sisters in their faith journeys. This baptism service…