UPCOMING SERMON TITLES (key points)

=> SUMMER SERIES: HEROES
July 4th - "Abraham"
July 11th - "Mystery & Miracle" - communion mediation
July 18th - Pastor Russell
July 25th - Pastor Bondy
Aug 1st - "Triumph" - communion mediation
Aug 8th - Pastor Russell
Aug 15th - "Joseph"
Aug 22nd - "Moses"
Aug 29th - "Esther"
Sept 5th - "Joshua"
Sept 12th - "Prepared and Ready" - communion
=> FALL SERIES: GOOD NEIGHBORS
Sept 19th - Missions Conference - Mr. "A" speaking 
Sept 26th - Missions Conference - David Manske speaking
Oct 3rd - "Communion Mediation
Oct 10th - "Compassion" (good neighbor)
Oct 17th - "Relationships" (good neighbor)
Oct 24th - "Centered" (good neighbor)
Oct 31st - "Confident" (good neighbor)
Nov 7th - "We praise God for what He has done" communion
Nov 14th - "Consistent" (good neighbor)
Nov 21st - Pastor Maurice speaking
Nov 28th - THANKSGIVING
=> CHRISTMAS SERIES: CHRISTMAS IS COMING
Dec 5th - "Worry and the divided heart" communion mediation
Dec 12th - "The Messiah" (christmas is coming)
Dec 19th - "To Joe and Mary" (christmas is coming)
Dec 26th - "The birth of Jesus" (christmas is coming)
=> WINTER SERIES:
Jan 2nd - n

Excellent Summer Reads:

"The Hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns.  Published by Thomas Nelson 2009.  Former CEO of Lenox and current president of World Vision Rich Stearns argues that modern churches tend to sell fire insurance (ticket to heaven) and fail to be the salt and light (and hands and feet) of Jesus here on earth.  Compelling perspective on loving, giving, helping, and caring for the not yet saved.  Winner of Christianity Today's 2010 book award of merit.

"A Tale of Two Sons" by John MacArthur.  Published by Thomas Nelson 2008.  Most of us know the parable of prodigal son.  I'm betting that most don't understand everything that Jesus intended.  John MacArthur extracts the historical relevance along with the Spiritual significance of the parable from the perspective of the father, the older son, as well as the younger (prodigal) son.  See everything that Jesus taught in this parable!

"The Organic Church" by Neil Cole.  Published by Jossey-Bass 2005.  A church is not a building, not even the programs operated via any denomination.  Jesus intended the church to be living (organic) relationship between people, not a place to go for an hour once a week.  Truth (faith), Relationship (love), and Mission (hope) are the building blocks of the real Church.  A thought provoking look at what the Church should be. 

"Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy.  Published by Tyndale House 2007.  NFL player and coach provides the reader with the principles, practices, and priorities necessary to lead a successful and Godly life.  He weaves life lessons from his childhood, through college, the NFL, and as head of the Buccaneers.  These lessons are practical and pragmatic - relevant for everyone who desires Godliness.  (#1 New York Times Bestseller)

"Twelve Ordinary Men" by John MacArthur.  Published by Thomas Nelson 2002.  The author provides a look at each of the apostles from a God-like perspective.  Using the Gospels and epistles he weaves together a picture of their heart:  their character, their motivations, and even their weakness.  Jesus used their strengths and their weaknesses to mold these twelve ordinary men into the extraordinary - just as He will do with us!