Dear Church Family, Most everyone tries to do their best when it comes to teaching someone else anything that is important. We generally think of speaking with clarity, sharing what is true, and being enthusiastic about our topic as the ways to be a better teacher. However, some characteristics of a good teacher have nothing to do with these obvious traits. On Sunday morning we will be looking at Matthew 23:1-4. The title of the message is “How to Be a Lousy Teacher.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are  Jeremiah 14:14, Ezekiel 34:1-4, and Acts 15:7-10. Learning from lousy teachers can help us to be good ones! May the Lord fill your heart with thanksgiving today, tomorrow, and always. God bless you and see you on Sunday! Thankfully Yours, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, When our son, Dan, began to attend gatherings where fellow pastors also attended, he would write underneath his name which was on his name tag,” Yes, I am Joe Cosentino’s son.” He was heading off the obvious question that people would ask over and over again, “Are you Joe’s son?” Knowing that Dan is my son is not a big deal. Knowing that Jesus is God’s Son is a very big deal. On Sunday we will be looking at Matthew 22:41-46. The title of the message is “Whose Son is the Christ?” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Proverbs 30:4, Psalm 45:6-7, and John 14:7-9. I trust that you will be blessed by a fresh look at the person of Christ. On Sunday evening we will be looking at the 2024 budget at our Moving Forward Meeting. It will give us a glimpse of the New Year. Until Sunday, God bless you and enjoy walking with God’s Son, Jesus. Because of Jesus, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, One of the tendencies for each of us is to get swamped by the details, to miss the forest through the trees, and to underappreciate the bottom line. The same can be true in the Christian life. On Sunday morning we will be focusing on the bottom line. The Scripture is Matthew 22:34-40. The title of the message is “The Greatest Commandment.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Deuteronomy 30:15-16, Joshua 22:5, and John 15:13. May the Lord help us to focus on the main thing this Sunday morning. May your heart love the Lord with all that you have this and every day. God bless you as you rest in the Lord Jesus. In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, There are certain ways that we all fall short. We all worry, are proud, are self- sufficient, and get down ourselves. The degree of falling short varies, but we all have the same root problems. On Sunday we will be examining Matthew 22:23-33. The title of the message is “Knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in His Word are I Kings 17:17-24, Job 19:25-26, and Galatians 3:15-16. As always I am looking forward to be with my beloved church family and share God’s truth with you. May our God be big enough in your eyes to sustain you through everything you face each and every day. Enjoy your day! In His Grip, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, One of the challenges that we currently are navigating is the encroaching role of government in our daily lives. We are not use to it and don’t have much background on what to do about it. Our Lord gives us some insight in the passage that we will study on Sunday morning. Our passage this Sunday is Matthew 22:15-22. The title of the message is “Obeying God or Caesar.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time together in God’s Word are  Daniel 6:1-10,  I Peter 2:13-14, and Revelation 1:9. May God grant us wisdom to apply His precious Word. May the Lord grant us each courage, grace, and insight on how to please Him always and governing authorities if possible. Have a wonderful day serving Jesus! By His Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Receiving a wedding invitation is a treat, especially if we know and love the couple deeply. Nowadays we first receive a “save the date,” we check our calendars, we receive the formal invitation, we get dressed for the wedding, we put some money into an envelope, and finally drive to the wedding ceremony and reception. It’s more work than it once was, but it is still a treat. The greatest wedding invitations is for everyone, but most people will not attend. On Sunday morning we will be looking at Matthew 22:1-14. The title of the message is “The Greatest Wedding Invitation.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Isaiah 55:1-2, Jeremiah 23:5-6, and Revelation 22:17. May the Lord receive the honor that He so richly deserves on Sunday. May you bask in the glory of being invited to the greatest wedding ever. God bless you and have a wonderful day. In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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