We Are Rich

This past summer, I came across a book written by one of my favorite pastors, Andy Stanley. Andy is a pastor of a large church in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of you might recognize his father Charles Stanley who also was a famous pastor. The name of Andy’s book was “How to be Rich”. Well, this…

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Strategic Wealth Management

Our Guest Preacher this morning is Rev. Steve Youd Steve is the former Director of Mission & Stewardship for the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. Prior to his retirement in 2014, Steve also served as Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hanson, Massachusetts, and, was the “Building Pastor” of the Covenant Community Church…

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Resilient Faith

I know that Pastor David was very sorry about being sick today, and not being able to share the message he had for us.  We are not always in control of what happens to us. While many were out trick-or-treating and enjoying the lovely day yesterday, the daughter of a friend of mine who died…

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Favoring Mercy, Favoring Love

Our Guest Preacher today is Marilyn Raatz. This is what the Lord Almighty said: “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor.” Zechariah 7:9-10a Memory Verse: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:36 Mercy defined: compassion or…

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Managing Life’s Burdens

Our Guest Preacher today is Pastor Doug’s father, Rev. Dr. Vic Scalise. Vic attended Mount Hermon School in Northfield and Colby College in Waterville, Maine.  After graduating with a BA in History he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served for three years in the Air Force during the Korean…

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It All Goes Back in the Box

Our Guest Preacher this morning is Rev. Steve Youd Steve Youd is the former Director of Mission & Stewardship for the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. Prior to his retirement in 2014, Steve also served as Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hanson, Massachusetts, and, was the “Building Pastor” of the Covenant Community…

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Prisoners of Hope

Zechariah 9:11-12, 8:16-17 This morning, we welcome Dan and Rev. Sharon Buttry. One of the goals of American Baptist International Ministries is to help people to pursue peace, justice and reconciliation through ministries of conflict transformation and education, as well as by standing with and serving the victims of conflict. This goal is led by…

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Pivotal Circumstances

The Five Things God Uses to Grow Our Faith #5 Pivotal Circumstances This morning, we are finishing our series called, “Five Things God Uses to Grow Our Faith”.  If you happened to miss the one of the previous weeks, all I can say is, you have missed quite a bit. This series, is about five…

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Spiritual Disciplines

The Five Things God Uses to Grow Our Faith #4 Spiritual Disciplines This morning, we are continuing in a series called, “Five Things God Uses to Grow Our Faith”. If you happened to miss one of the previous few weeks, you can listen online at our website.   Check it out! This series, is about five…

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