Good News About Injustice — Joe Farrell (19 Oct 2014)
Joe Farrell, our guest speaker for ECC’s 2014 Missions Conference, spoke to us about the work of International Justice Mission around the world to fight sex trafficking, slavery, sexual violence, property grabbing, police abuse of power, and citizenship rights abuse through rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors, and strengthening justice systems. He challenged […]
Good News for the Outsiders — Bob Whitaker (12 Oct 2014)
The universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change, but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in a variety of contexts. For instance, the evangelistic message of Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2) was different than the message of Paul at Mars Hill (Acts 17). Please think with us about how the Gospel […]
Good News for the Insider — Bob Whitaker (5 Oct 2014)
Acts 2:14-24, 36-41. The good news about Jesus Christ is for everyone but the proclamation of the good news is always delivered in a particular context. Does this affect the message or just the delivery of the message? Surely the universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change but perhaps the message is different when it […]
Bob Dubinski: September 28, 2014
Sept. 28, 2014: Bob Dubinski Periodically, we have a segment during the morning worship services called “Stories of Grace,” where we hear from people in our congregation how God is working in their lives through the circumstances in their lives.
Coleman Kavgian: January 26, 2014
Jan. 26, 2014: Coleman Kavgian Periodically, we have a segment during the morning worship services called “Stories of Grace,” where we hear from people in our congregation how God is working in their lives through the circumstances in their lives.
Connie Sawyer: November 10, 2013
Nov. 10, 2013: Connie Sawyer Periodically, we have a segment during the morning worship services called “Stories of Grace,” where we hear from people in our congregation how God is working in their lives through the circumstances in their lives.
Doug & Kristin Varella: October 6, 2013
Oct. 6, 2013: Doug & Kristin Varella Periodically, we have a segment during the morning worship services called “Stories of Grace,” where we hear from people in our congregation how God is working in their lives through the circumstances in their lives.
Staff Meeting Devotional Sept. 30, 2014
“Get Back on the Bike” Exercise is like spiritual growth—there are times when everything goes well and we’re cruising along easily, watching weight drop off and muscles become toned; other times, we plateau, see no progress, and feel like quitting. C.S. Lewis is an author who helps me be OK with being in a continual […]
Staff Meeting Devotional Aug. 26, 2014
Hopelessness When you watch the news, or pray for friends, family, a situation, or the nations, do you ever feel a sense of hopelessness? Sometimes, we look around and think, “How can this situation change? What can be done here? How can evil be overcome?”
Staff Meeting Devotional Aug. 19, 2014
Thought for the day: God is not limited by your story. Whatever is in your past, including your sins or the sins of others, God is able to work out a story of redemption. In what areas of your life might you open yourself to His work of cleaning you out and building you up […]
