You've Got the Time

Beginning a new year is a great time to do something many of us have wanted to do – go through the entire New Testament. It actually takes less time than one might expect. In fact, a person can go through all of the New Testament in just 40 days by setting aside a few minutes daily to read OR … to listen.

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Children's Christmas Musical

Just want to share that we had a great practice tonight as we get ready for the Children's Christmas Musical!

Photo of first practice show the children that have already got a head start.

We will have practice every Wednesday from now until Dec 5th, except Thanksgiving week, from 6:30-7:30pm and Saturday Dec. 4th from 9-11am.

We need as many kids as possible. Parents and grandparents, please encourage your kids to come and bring a friend. I promise you won't regret it once you see the performance on the 5th!

Reason #1: He loves Jesus

Initially, this appears cliche and "spiritual". Yet, for those who know Mike, this simple acknowledgement most accurately sums up why we have such a deep love for our pastor. Above all qualities and virtues that Mike may possess, his love for our Lord stands above them all. Whereas his love for his family, friends, and church body is great, his love for our Jesus is greater. 

If ever there was a verse that so befittingly described Mike, it is John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me and I in him bears much fruit...."

The fruit that God's bears through his servant Mike is unquestionable. He's tender to those who are hurting, firm to the prideful, inclusive to the rejected, edifying to the downcast, honest to the disillusioned, steadfast in his convictions, and unapologetic to those offended by the name of Jesus. Mike's abiding relationship with Jesus bears abundant fruit in his marriage, family, occupation, friends, and the church he's been entrusted to pastor.

So we thank you Mike. We thank you for putting God before us. We thank you for your unwavering love for Jesus Christ.

Finally, we thank you for being our pastor. We appreciate you so very much and are immeasurably blessed to have you in our lives.

Reason #2: His eagerness to cause mischief!

As a curious, courageous and fearless child of the king, Mike Brady gets into the middle of trouble at times.

Mike is creative about how he goes about mischief, but it is often with a purpose.  Observing Mike with some of his pastor friends is a wonder to behold.   It is tough to determine if they are picking on people or probing them.

At a moments notice, they will turn their playful banter into an opportunity to share the gospel with a stranger.   Most people know that mischief is fun, but leave it to Mike to use it as a tool to break the ice and establish a common understanding to enhance communication in just about any relationship.

Life is all about change and you experience more of it with Mike.