Last Sunday, we began our journey through Ephesians, discovering our true identity in Christ. This week, we’ll continue exploring what it means to belong to God’s family, fully loved and secure in Him. Yet for many of us, fully resting in this truth doesn’t come easily. Doubts, insecurities, and past hurts can hold us back from embracing the peace and joy of knowing we are His. And yet, as we will discover this Sunday, our standing with God has more to do with Him than with us.  Below are some additional resources to help you get ready for the weekend. I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday! Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry With gratitude,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to invite you on a journey of discovering your true identity In Christ . This Sunday, we’ll kick off a foundational new message series walking through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live In Christ , finding our identity, purpose, and blessings through Him.  Ephesians reminds us that our worth isn’t found in what we do or what’s been done to us, but in who we are as redeemed, chosen, and beloved people of God. It’s an invitation to step off the hamster wheel of performance and rest in the grace and love found only in Him. As we journey through this series, I also want to encourage you to dive into Scripture this year. I’ll be reading through the Bible again using the Bible Project’s reading plan, and I’d love for you to join me. Click here to access the plan and start this life-changing journey today. Below are some additional resources to help you get ready for the weekend. I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday! Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry With gratitude,

What a joy it was to celebrate Christmas Eve with so many of you this week! From the glow of candlelight to the sound of our church family worshipping the Prince of Peace, it was a beautiful reminder of the hope and peace we have in Jesus. Christmas might be over, but the celebration isn’t. This Sunday, we’ll continue the celebration with our annual Remember and Celebrate service. Together, we’ll look back on the past year and reflect on God’s incredible faithfulness in our lives and in our church. It’s a time to give thanks, share stories of His goodness, and renew our hope for the year ahead. We’ll also celebrate communion together, remembering the gift of grace that binds us together as a family of faith. With the start of a New Year just a few days away, I also want to invite you on a journey through God’s word. Once again, I plan to read through the Bible using the Bible Project’s Bible reading plan. Would you like to join me? If so, click here . Let’s close out the year with gratitude and joy as we worship the One who has been faithful through every season. I hope to see you this Sunday! Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry With gratitude,

This weekend, we’ll explore a powerful truth: peace is never free. As we continue our series Peace Within the Chaos , we’ll uncover the profound cost of the peace we have in Christ. Though we celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, its true significance lies in what His life would accomplish: the defeat of sin and death through His ultimate sacrifice. Jesus’ death and resurrection offer us lasting peace and hope. Join us as we reflect on this incredible truth. And don’t forget — our Christmas Eve services are just a few days away! We’d love to celebrate this season with you and your loved ones at one of our three services: Tuesday, December 24 at 2, 4, and 6pm This is a perfect time to invite someone to experience the joy and peace of Christmas. Who might you ask to join you this year? I can’t wait to worship with you this Sunday and on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the Prince of Peace together. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry With peace in Christ,

This Sunday, we’re continuing our series, Peace Within the Chaos , by diving into the promises of peace found throughout the Old Testament. These promises, fulfilled in Jesus, offer us a profound sense of assurance amidst life’s turbulence. If the past weeks have focused on the chaos, this week, we’re turning to the hope and peace God offers. Come discover how these ancient promises anchor our hearts in the midst of the turmoil we face today. As we approach the end of the year, we’re also reflecting on the blessing of being part of this church family. It’s a season of giving, and we invite you to give a o ne- time gift ov er and above your regular offering. This gift would be used for three key areas: Caring for those within our church who are facing difficult times, extending God’s love and provision to those in need. Blessing our local and global ministry partners who are working tirelessly to serve and uplift our community and beyond. Meeting our church’s ministry needs , enabling us to continue being a light for Christ in Nevada County. Would you prayerfully consider a gift? Your generosity helps us extend God’s love and peace to others. Click here to give. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry With peace in Christ,

Last weekend, we explored how Jesus’ birth was nothing short of an invasion into enemy-occupied territory — God’s mission to reclaim what the enemy thought was his. But just as any invasion provokes a counterattack, we shouldn’t be surprised when the enemy strikes back, sowing chaos and conflict into our lives. This Sunday, we’ll uncover how God equips us to stand firm against these attacks with the spiritual armor He provides. Discover how to find peace and strength in the midst of the battle. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry I look forward to worshipping with you soon,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so thankful to be on this journey of following Jesus with you, and it was such a joy to get to learn from Pastor Ron last week. We sure have a lot to be grateful for. As we now turn our attention toward Christmas, I long for this season to be peaceful and joy-filled, but it rarely is. More often than not, the Christmas season is chaotic, full of friction and frustrations that distract us from the true focus of Christmas. But perhaps that’s not so different from the first Christmas. Mary and Joseph likely hoped for an uneventful birth, but what they experienced was far from ordinary. From a spiritual perspective, Jesus’ arrival was a bold invasion into enemy-occupied territory, and the enemy was not about to surrender without a fight. This weekend, we’ll take a fresh look at the nativity story and uncover the deeper spiritual significance of Jesus’ birth. As we’ll see, the first Christmas was far from a “silent night.” Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry I look forward to worshipping with you soon,

Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away, and we truly have so much to be thankful for. This Sunday, I’m especially grateful that Pastor Ron will be back with us, teaching how we can grow in gratitude as we head into this holiday season.  We also have two meaningful opportunities to serve and bless others in our community this Thanksgiving: Drive-Thru Food Drive for Hurting Families Help ensure no one in our community goes to bed hungry this Thanksgiving. We’re collecting shelf-stable food items for the Interfaith Food Ministry in Nevada County from 8-10:30am this morning at Twin Cities. Holiday Food Baskets for 75 Families Sunday we announced that we were doing both food baskets and Christmas stockings for a number of families and organizations in our community. I’m excited to say that you really responded, claiming every single stocking and over half of the food baskets. But we still have 75 families in our community waiting to be blessed. You can be the answer to their prayers by signing up to provide a basket here . Let’s come together as a church family to share the hope and love of Christ this Thanksgiving. I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday! Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry I’m grateful to be on this journey with you,