Thursday, June 25, 2009

Teachable


Things are heating up this weekend! It should be a perfect night for Ballpark Cinema Friday. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening on the lawn and under the stars with Kung Fu Panda.

Enjoy the comfort of our air conditioned Sanctuary on Sunday and the heat of God's awesome presence. Please make an effort to be on time as I will be getting into the message about 5 to 10 minutes into the service. The subject in our Summer of Wisdom series is about teachability from Proverbs 9:8-12 and we will be weaving our worship expression into the message. I am anticipating an incredible experience as we focus attention on the greatness of our God!

Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

I am looking forward to growing in wisdom with you!

Pastor Rick

Friday, June 19, 2009

Fatherly Wisdom


Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's! I am so blessed to have a Dad that I look up to and respect. He is a multi-talented person who can do virtually anything he sets his mind to. A gifted athlete (he still beats me in golf . . . very frustrating), an amazing trumpet player (highlighted by playing the National Anthem at a King's game this year), an inspiring leader, a great orator, a wise counselor, and so much more. But, the greatest thing about him is his character and integrity. He loves God and he loves people. He can remember names like no one I have ever seen. He is generous in giving to others. He lives his life for others. Thanks Dad for being who you are and showing us the way!!

Sunday we will gather to celebrate the love of our heavenly Father. Communion will be included in our worship as well as a message from the Proverbs focused on "Fatherly Wisdom." It will be another great day in God's house with my family of faith. See you there.

Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Free Love in a Costly Culture


Have you considered joining us on Wednesday nights this summer for the Dave Ramsey teaching on finances? He has a great communication style and combines incredibly practical information with humor. The teaching is completely Bible-based and very easy to apply in our daily experience. It's not too late to get in on this timely summer series. Ignoring one's financial hardships will not make them go away. Diving in to the matter with a positive outlook will open the door to miraculous progress.

This Sunday Sy Rogers is our guest. His story is very compelling and his insights regarding God's design for human sexuality are liberating. Sy will challenge us to God's best plan in the morning services and then provide even more practical help in a special evening session from 6:00 to 8:00pm.


Psalm 13:5-6 ". . . I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me."

Another great day is in store for us to come together and celebrate God's amazing love!

See you Sunday,

Pastor Rick

Friday, June 05, 2009

Finding Favor


I had a great experience in Ethiopia this past week. It is amazing how you can start the day in San Francisco and in 22 hours arrive on the other side of the earth. Dr. Tarr was a terrific host and took good care of me. The graduation ceremony for the Bible School went well and the church services on Sunday were a blessing. Visiting a land where one in five hundred people own a car and the average income across the country is one dollar a day, it definitely puts life in a different perspective. We have much to be grateful for. The Ethiopian people are beautiful and gracious and I would love to return there again.

This Sunday begins a summer series in the wisdom of the Proverbs. Finding Favor is this week's theme from Proverbs 3. I am looking forward to growing with you as we study God's Word and seek His presence.

Proverbs 3:3 "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."

Men . . . it's not too late to get in on the retreat this next weekend. It will provide a wonderful opportunity to grow in relationship with the Lord and build bonds with men who will be an encouragement to you in the days ahead.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Pastor Rick
 

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