In this week's update, we dive into Mark 3:1–6 to look at the terrifying reality of a hardened heart and the slow, spiritual "biofouling" that slips into our lives when we trade the fruit of the Spirit for a clipboard of judgment. Alongside our weekly devotional and a fun family activity, this post contains critical updates regarding our upcoming Summer Prayer Nights, the July Youth Group calendar, and an urgent leadership survey regarding the future of our AWANA program. Read the full update to stay connected and prepare your heart for Sunday morning!

Happy 4th of July weekend! As we celebrate our nation’s historic 250th birthday, we are diving into what it practically looks like to draw a line between our earthly duties and our ultimate allegiance to God. While the government can have our tax money and civic respect, it doesn’t get our souls, our consciences, or our total devotion. Join me this week as we learn to render to Caesar what is his, while reserving our whole hearts for the King of Kings who stamped us with His image.

Flags are being dusted off and fireworks prepped for a massive 4th of July, forcing us to ask an important question: Where does our ultimate loyalty lie? This week, we're kicking off a two-part series on what it looks like to be faithful citizens of America while keeping our hearts anchored strictly in heaven. Check out this week's blog and the 7-day devotional set to help your family dive deeper into God's Word!

In this week’s update, we celebrate Father’s Day by examining how recent cultural trends are rediscovering the irreplaceable, God-designed impact of a present father. While we all fall short of this high biblical calling, the Gospel reminds us that our past failures do not define our path forward if we are willing to repent, step up, and lean into God's grace. Alongside the article, you'll find our weekly calendar updates—including upcoming Summer Prayer Nights and mom's fellowship—as well as a special seven-day devotional exploring Mark 2:18–22 to prepare our hearts for Sunday's sermon, "The Feast, the Fast, and the New Wine." Don't forget to check out the "Kids Korner" at the end for some classic dad jokes to kick off your weekend!

It’s easy to travel with the masses and let the world dictate what we believe, but Scripture calls us to a much higher standard of absolute truth. We live among a generation that has been taught what to think rather than how to think, leaving many people weary and grasping at straws. As believers, we cannot simply stay comfortable or remain isolated from the messiness around us. We are called to be stretcher-bearers, carrying the spiritually broken directly to the source of healing. Read more to explore this week's seven-day devotional and prepare your heart for Sunday's message, "The Doctor Will See You Now."

We have so much to be thankful for! Especially the Hebrew word, "hesed!" Check out this week's blog to learn all about it, and find out about some important upcoming events.

This week, we’re reminded to anchor our hearts in the unchanging hope we have in the Lord, even as we walk through a season that requires patience and trust. During the month of May, please reach out to your Care Deacon with any needs so we can continue to care well for one another. As you move through this week’s devotional, may your hope be strengthened in Christ, who is faithfully at work in our church and in each of our lives.

This week’s update shares an important step forward as I prepare to begin serving as Senior Pastor on June 1, along with how we’ll use the month of May intentionally for prayer, planning, and renewal. As a church, we’re continuing to seek the Lord together in a season that requires patience, grace, and unity. This week’s devotional invites you to pray specifically for the ministries and people who make up the daily life of our church.

This week’s devotional invites us to pray intentionally for the ministries and people who make up our church, especially in this season of transition. Each day focuses on a different area of ministry, helping us move from general prayers to specific, meaningful intercession. As we do, we’re reminded that God is still at work—faithfully building His church through everyday moments of service and obedience.

Even after Resurrection Sunday, many of us are still walking through questions and uncertainty—but we are not walking alone. Our risen Shepherd is with us, faithfully leading us through every step of this season. That is why we continue in prayer—drawing near to Him and to one another, trusting that He is still at work.