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"Caring Relationships"
Lesson for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany, February; Galatians 6:1-10 Caring Relationships vs. any other social club; facades, hypocrisy,...
Mario Bolivar
Feb 10, 20222 min read


"Spirit-Inspired Worship"
Lesson for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 6th, 2022 Spirit-Inspired Worship vs. self-gratifying worship; stale ritual divorced...
Mario Bolivar
Feb 6, 20223 min read


"Empower Servant Leadership"
Lesson for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 30th, 2022 Empower Servant Leadership vs. The pastor’s job; monopolized leadership;...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 29, 20222 min read


Outward Incarnational Focus
Lesson for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 23rd, 2022 Outward Incarnational Focus vs. inward institutional survival; closed...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 23, 20223 min read


Congregational Meeting
Join us this Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 at 10:30 AM for Worship in the Sanctuary (One Worship Only) combined with our Annual Report to...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 20, 20222 min read


The Work of Christmas Begins
My brother in law (retired Presbyterian pastor) sent a message today. He notes “Every year, on the feast of Epiphany it is good to...
John Jackson
Jan 20, 20222 min read


"Intentional Authentic Evangelism"
Lesson for 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 16th, 2022 Intentional Authentic Evangelism vs. “Jesus freaks”; “Christian” hypocrisy; a...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 14, 20222 min read


"Lifelong Discipleship Formation"
Lesson for 1st Sunday after Epiphany, January 9th, 2022 Lifelong Discipleship Formation vs. complacent “Religious” piety; simply teaching...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 8, 20223 min read


Thank you!
Dear Church, as your Minister of the Word and Sacrament, I would like to acknowledge our Session's many gifts and talents publicly. Also,...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Meet Your Elder Nominees
Barbara Smith will be extending her term to serve for an additional year. Alesandra Saunders will continue to be the alternate. Our...
Tracy Hofmeister
Dec 14, 20214 min read


"You Have a Story to Tell!"
1st Sunday of Advent | 2 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Giving testimony gives the Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ, and that's not all. It also...
Mario Bolivar
Nov 23, 20211 min read


"Finish the Race"
Christ the King Sunday / Reign of Christ | Luke 15: 11 - 24 Today we are celebrating the end of the liturgical calendar, as the season of...
Mario Bolivar
Nov 21, 20211 min read


Access — God’s Great Gift — Go for it!!
This week Pastor Mario explained the great gift of the Cross and the sacrifice of Jesus. The Bible tells us that the curtain in the...
Dalton Yancy
Nov 16, 20211 min read


"Go For It!"
25th Sunday after Pentecost | Hebrews 10: 19 - 25 There are some 200 names and titles of Christ found in the Bible. High Priest is only...
Mario Bolivar
Nov 14, 20211 min read


Partnerships
Pastor Mario, in this week’s sermon, “Get Set,” made a wise illustration of how things happen successfully with “PARTNERSHIPS.” His...
Dalton Yancy
Nov 10, 20212 min read


"Get Set”
24th Sunday after Pentecost | John 15: 12 - 17 "Get set" can be the last opportunity for everyone involved to recognize the magnitude of...
Mario Bolivar
Nov 7, 20211 min read


Passing the Plate…a great signal!
This past Sunday, our congregation with the encouragement of our Session, “Passed the Offering Plate,” a signal that as the pandemic...
Dalton Yancy
Nov 2, 20212 min read


Support Our Troops
A wonderful, uncomplicated yet meaningful opportunity for our community to express their appreciation and offer support for those in...
Mario Bolivar
Nov 1, 20211 min read


"Take Your Mark"
23rd Sunday after Pentecost | Matthew 28: 19 - 20 One thing is evident between reminiscing on the World Olympics of Tokyo, celebrating...
Mario Bolivar
Oct 31, 20211 min read


The Latest on Center Street Kitchen
Last week, CSK served over 120 take-out meals. This ministry in one of the major outreach works of our church community. Along with the...
Dalton Yancy
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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