Posts by Phil Rushton (Page 4)
Summer Sermon Series: The Teachings Of Peter
This summer we will be preaching through the letters of Peter. The themes that come up in the letters of Peter are extremely important for the contemporary church. Peter is often referred to as the Job of the New Testament. He provides guidance for how we might live faithfully and hopefully in the midst of hardship. Peter’s letter also explores how we can impact a secular and pluralistic world as we pursue a life of integrity and humility.
Summer Reading List and Journal Process
To print off a reading list handout click here: Summer Life Journals 2014 – Life of Peter This summer we will be preaching through 1, 2 Peter. To help you go deeper we have provided a daily reading schedule and journal process that leads you through the life and teachings of Peter. We encourage you to keep a journal of insights, applications and prayers that come out of your reading. Here is a proposed process for keeping a life journal:…
Commissioning Our Graduates
Sunday was a very powerful service as we prayed for and commissioned our 24 graduating seniors as they head into the next chapter of their lives. We had the opportunity to hear from four of our seniors as they reflected on how they have been discerning God’s voice during this important transition in life. May we continue to pray for these dear ones as they seek God’s best for their lives in the coming years!
Elevator Project Is Complete!: Celebration set for June 8
This year we launched a capital campaign to raise funds to update our building to meet the needs of people with disabilities and to help those who are in wheel chairs. Prior to this project we had no wheel chair accessible bathrooms, which are located in the basement of the sanctuary. Thanks to the generous support of the congregation we were able to raise all the funds we needed to install an elevator, update our bathrooms and expand our narthex.…
Rest Stop Fundraiser Help Needed
Hey Everyone, On May 31-June 1 we are going to be doing a fundraiser for our women’s retreat and couples retreat. We will be serving cookies and coffee at the Northbound Rest Stop near Toutle at Mile Marker #54. We are still looking for people to volunteer for 4 hours shifts over the weekend and for donations of coffee and cookies. Shifts Still open include: Saturday May 31: 6-10 am Sunday June 31: 6-10am 10am-2pm 10pm-2am Supplies still needed include:…
Spring Sermon Series Details: The Words of the Minor Prophets
This Easter season we will be studying the words of the minor prophets. Each week we will take a look at one of the prophets and explore the ways in which there words challenge and inspire us to live faithfully in our world. This series begins on April 27 and continues until June 8. Schedule: April 27: Hosea – “Ridiculous” May 4: Amos – “Uncomfortable” May 11: Micah – “Uncomfortable Again” May 18: Zephaniah – “Two Arms of God” May…