June 21 – Father’s Day, 2026 1 Peter 2:4–10 “Driven by Mission” Overview: Scripture describes the church as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, on a holy mission… to serve as God’s hands and feet in the world. This week we’ll explore what it means to be “on mission” with Jesus...
June 14, 2026 Matthew 16:13–18 “Built by Jesus” Overview: Jesus did not simply leave behind a set of ideas, He established a people. In this opening week, we’ll take a fresh look at Christ’s promise to build His church and why the local church still matters deeply today. God continues to transform lives and...
August 24, 2025 Deuteronomy 15:7-11 & Acts 4:32–37 “Open-Handed: Stewarding well what God Gives” “The Generous Life: Open Hands, Full Hearts” Service Overview: Acts 4 gives a glimpse of a community marked by radical generosity. The early church lived with open hands, meeting needs and strengthening unity. Their generosity wasn’t forced, it flowed from...
August 17, 2025 Exodus 35:20–29 & 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 “Open-Handed: Stewarding well what God Gives” Week 2 – “Don’t Hold Back: What’s in Your Hand?” Service Overview: Exodus 35 and 2 Corinthians 8 paint a picture of a people offering their time, talents, and treasure to build something holy. As God’s people, we are invited...
This Sunday is church at the park. Be sure to join us at 10 AM at Owen Memorial Park at Baw Beese Lake for worship, baptism, and potluck. While there are no extensive notes for this service, below are the service elements and song lyrics as they may be handy to have on your phone....
December 8, 2024 “Are We There Yet? Adventures in Advent” “Week 2 : Peace : Calm in the Chaos” Luke 2:8-20 Service Overview: Angels burst into the shepherds’ night with a message of peace. In a world filled with chaos, discover how Jesus silences our fears and offers true, lasting peace. Memory Verse...
December 1, 2024 “Are We There Yet? Adventures in Advent” “Week 1 – Hope: Keep the Lights On!” Isaiah 40:1-11 Service Overview: Isaiah’s words light up the darkness with the promise of God’s faithfulness. When life feels uncertain, God calls us to hold onto hope, preparing our hearts for the light of His coming....
Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church September 1st, 2024 Message Text: Luke 14:25-33 Aux text: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 “The Cost of Discipleship” Background Information: In Jesus’ time and in the early generations after him, to decide for Jesus usually meant facing rejection, ridicule, and tension. No one decided to embrace him casually. ...
August 25, 2024 “Essential”: Week 4 “Us Toward Others” Service Overview: In the Christian life, Jesus’ followers are called to serve; putting faith into practice. We do this by loving others with grace and perseverance, and by sharing the good news of Jesus through our time, talents, and resources. Memory Verse for the...
August 18, 2024 “Essential” – Week 3 COMMUNITY: Us to Each Other Service Overview: God designed Christian discipleship to happen in regular, vibrant community with other believers through both relationship and worship together because frankly, we need each other! Memory Verse for the Week: “And let us consider how we may spur one another...
