In previous years we would be reading this article while sitting at Assembly Park Bible camp on the shores of Lake Minnesuing. Even though I am excited about gathering at the corner of US Highway 53 and Kent Road this Sunday I would much more prefer to be hanging out n...

About a month ago Roger Albaneze called me and shared what he felt God had given him for our local fellowship. He strongly urged us to call for a Solemn Assembly. Roger had been reading in Ezra and Nehemiah, specifically chapter 9 of Nehemiah. Tonight we will be gather...

"Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged.” Colossians 3:21 NLT. This does not seem like the best verse to start an article about encouraging fathers on this special day. Today we want to celebrate fathers as they are such a critical par...

Many of us have recently experienced moments which challenge our patience and our “Christian expression” as observed by others.  Because of the pandemic, which the whole world is learning to navigate, everyone, to some extent, has been inconvenienced by the unseen enem...

The title is a bit misleading, because honestly, we never left! We’ve had a different method of gathering as a congregation because of technology. However, I am very excited about our first service back together today! We are opening at 25% of capacity and it will not...

Sunday School is such an important part of the life of any growing fellowship. If the church is adding new souls and/or discipling those who have not had previous biblical training, then Sunday School is critical. Not only is Sunday School important, but so is Bible St...

“Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.”...

I encourage everyone to learn how to use your “talk to text” function on your smartphone. My comment has nothing to do with this week’s article but it has everything to do with being nimble in a pinch. The ability to send out a quick message especially when you’re unab...

The Summit theme from 3 years ago was “114 Neighboring” which Pastor Liebe encouraged us to fulfill. All of the speakers during the gathering shared various “neighboring” methods that had been successful at their respective churches. One of the more refreshing aspects...

“And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17 NLT “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will g...