It seems as if everywhere we turn we observe that the culture is becoming more and more secular. Secularization is defined as, ‘the transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward nonreligious values and secular institutions. The secularization thesis refers to the belief that as […]
West Winds
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In this month’s West Winds Pastor Rick asks a question that ties into two sermons he preached about Praying for Community Outreach on January 8th and January 15th of this year. Sermon Page February 2017 West Winds Website Edition February 2017 Calendar Website Edition
Often we can get very discouraged because we don’t see God work in exciting ways. We live in a liberal commonwealth which contains powerful people striving to remove our religious freedoms. So it is wonderful blessing to see God work and hear good news in this arena. Below is a […]
As we move into this Advent – Christmas season it is our desire to reflect on the first and the second coming of Jesus Christ. The term ‘Advent’ means coming. So we celebrate the faithfulness of God’s promise to send Jesus who came to save His people from their sins. […]
When the McDonnells went to France 2 years ago we learned something quite interesting. French culture does not like the idea of fast-foods and take out, like we do in America. However there are a few restaurants that are called ‘Take-A-Ways’. Here you can order food and ‘take it away […]
Our Annual Mission Conference is coming fast and we are excited about how God will speak to us and move us toward greater participation in the Great Commission. The theme this year is Prayer is the Key. The theme is based on Colossians 4:3, And pray for us, too, that […]