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Weekly Update for Sunday, July 5, 2026

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Operation Christmas Child OCC items for July are miscellaneous items; see the list near the boxes in the Narthex.

Playdates at the ROC During June and July, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, we’ll open the ROC for our families and friends to come and enjoy hanging out together.

Church Softball Come out to the FOP softball field to support our church team! Their next game is Monday, July 6, at 7:40 PM.

Men’s Group A new semester of the men’s group begins this Tuesday, July 7. Come join us to be equipped to share your faith, build relationships with other men in our church family, and have some fun along the way. You can still sign up today at the Welcome Center.

First Sunday Offerings We are thankful for those who partner with us financially through their offerings. As a reminder, any loose cash given on the first Sunday of each month is designated for the church’s benevolence fund.

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Calm Surrender

Written by David Tyra

Bob Dylan wrote a song called Man Gave Names to All the Animals. I first heard it sung by bluegrass mandolin player Tim Rice. (I like Bob Dylan’s songs, but only if somebody else sings them.) The song is witty and very tongue-in-cheek. Here’s a verse: “Saw an animal on the side of a hill…Eatin’ grass ‘till he had his fill…Saw the milk come out but he didn’t know how…‘Ahhh, I think I’ll call him a cow.’” I love the song; it’s so much fun. And it’s actually even Biblical, in its own way, ending with this ominous incomplete verse: “He saw an animal as smooth as glass…Slithering his way through the grass…Saw him disappear by a tree near a lake…” And the verse leaves you hanging, with that image of the Tempter in the Garden of Eden.

When I was a teenager I heard my pastor reference this Bible story of Adam naming the animals. He said, “Boy, Adam must have been smart! Have you seen those names? I can’t even pronounce some of them!” And I remember thinking, “Surely he doesn’t really think Adam gave animals their Latin genus and species names! Surely he’s making a joke!” But I wasn’t entirely sure. I still don’t know if he was joking or not.

Sometimes jokes are made about those who love animals. Certainly, people can be over-balanced in their attitude towards animals. The Bible is clear that, out of all God’s physical creatures, only human beings are made in the image of God. It’s a mistake to value animals on the same level as human beings.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, June 28, 2026

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Operation Christmas Child OCC items for June are toys. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex!

Playdates at the ROC During June and July, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, we’ll open the ROC for our families and friends to come and enjoy hanging out together.

VBS Thank You Thank you to everyone who helped out with VBS from buying snacks to decorating to working with the kids each night. We were able to share the gospel with over 90 kids throughout the week!

Midweek Prayer meeting and Bible study will resume this Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Library.

Church Softball Come out to the FOP softball field to support our church team! Their next game is Monday, June 29, at 6:30 PM.

Men’s Group A new semester of the men’s group will launch on July 7. Come join us to be equipped to share your faith, build relationships with other men in our church family, and have some fun along the way. Sign up today at the Welcome Center.

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Weekly Updates for Sunday, June 21, 2026

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Operation Christmas Child OCC items for June are toys. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex!

Playdates at the ROC During June and July, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, we’ll open the ROC for our families and friends to come and enjoy hanging out together.

Father’s Day Today we honor Biblical manhood. Our prayer is that God would continue to grow our men to “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Cor. 16:13-14) Guys, be sure to grab a roll of duct tape from the Welcome Center!

VBS Meeting Our final VBS team meeting is today after the morning service.

VBS VBS starts tomorrow! Join us in praying for a wonderful week of gospel ministry to the next generation.

No Prayer Meeting There will be no midweek prayer meeting and Bible study.

Church Softball Due to VBS, our team does not play this week. The next game is Monday, June 29, at 6:30 PM.

Men’s Ministry A new semester of our men’s ministry will launch on July 7. Come join us to be equipped to share your faith, build relationships with other men in our church family, and have some fun along the way. Sign up today at the Welcome Center.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Operation Christmas Child OCC items for June are toys. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex!

Missionary Guest Speaker Join us tonight as one of our supported veteran missionaries, David Winget, speaks in our evening worship service.

Playdates at the ROC During June and July, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, we’ll open the ROC for our families and friends to come and enjoy hanging out together.

Church Softball Come on out to the FOP field on Tuesday night at 7:40 pm to support our team.

Church Office The church office will be closed on Friday.

Father’s Day In honor of dads everywhere, guys, wear your best Hawaiian shirt next Sunday!

VBS Meeting Our final VBS team meeting will be next Sunday after the morning service.

VBS VBS is just one week away! As we spend this week transforming the sanctuary, hallways, and classrooms into Illumination Station, we ask that you join us in praying for a successful week of gospel ministry. Take a lightbulb from the display in the Narthex to remember to pray for VBS.

Financial Statement The May financial statement is available at the Welcome Center.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, June 7, 2026

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Operation Christmas Child OCC items for June are toys. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex!

Church Softball Come on out to the FOP field on Tuesday night at 6:30 pm to support our team at their first game.

Playdates at the ROC During June and July, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, we’ll open the ROC for our families and friends to come and enjoy hanging out together.

Church Council Meeting The Church Council will meet today at 4:30 pm in the library.

VBS VBS is just two weeks away! As we continue to finalize details, we ask that you join us in praying for a successful week of gospel ministry. Take a lightbulb from the display in the Narthex to remember to pray for VBS.

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God’s Will

Written by David Tyra

When I was in college it was an exciting time. It seemed like most everything in my life was up in the air. I had way more questions than I had answers, like: Would I get married? Who would I marry? (I had some thoughts about that, but I really wanted to hear from God.) What kind of a husband would I be? Would we have children? How many children would we have? What kind of a father would I be? Where would I go after I graduated? What part of the country would I live in? What kind of ministry would I have? Would I be an associate pastor first, or go right into a senior pastor position? Would I serve on a church staff, or be a solo pastor? And, on a deeper, more fearful level: Would I be a success? Would I be able to provide for my wife and children? Would my family be disappointed in me? Would God be disappointed in me? Would I be disappointed in myself?

I’d spent my teenage years as a prodigal son living on the edges of “the far country.” My parents made me tow the line for the most part, but I drifted away from God. I was making my own decisions, planning my own life, and taking my own path. And it all ended up with my life in the ditch in a big way. I wrecked the most important relationships with the most important people in my life, wasted some really good opportunities, and started to become someone that nobody really wanted to be around. I mean it when I say that, without Jesus, nobody would like me.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, May 31, 2026

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Operation Christmas Child OCC items for May are toys. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex! Today, we will have a special offering for shoebox postage. You can give at the Welcome Center or by designating on your check. 

Church Softball Church Softball starts soon. Anyone 14 or older can play! Sign up at the Welcome Center or see Andrew Wring with questions.

May Fellowship Join us tonight for a church-wide pitch-in from 5:30-7:30. The church will be providing burgers. We are asking everyone to bring a cookout side. There will also be a fruit dessert competition.

VBS Team Meeting The first VBS Team Meeting is today in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service.

Playdates at the ROC During June and July, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, we’ll open the ROC for our families and friends to come and enjoy hanging out together.

Church Council Meeting The Church Council will meet next Sunday, June 7, at 4:30 pm in the library.

VBS Mark your calendar for June 22-26! VBS is for kids 3 years old through those entering 6th grade this fall. Take an invite in the Narthex and invite a friend. 

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