Holy Week at Home: Prayer & Scripture Guide
Lean into Holy Week at home this week with this daily scripture reading and prayer guide. Download a PDF version of the guide here. DAY 1: HOLY WEDNESDAY…
Palm Sunday Sermon Transcript
PALM SUNDAY // APRIL 5, 2020 Rev. Rachel Freeny Matthew 21:1-11 NIV Good morning everyone. It’s good to be with you on this Palm Sunday, the first day…
Come Follow Me
After a quick reprieve at the lake I’m back at Middletown and preaching this weekend! I’ll be bringing another message in our series “Things Jesus Never Said.” Jesus never said,…
If It Makes You Happy
One of my favorite singer/songwriters is Sheryl Crow. I absolutely love her music. She writes some of the best choruses. They’re short but memorable and lots of fun. One of…
When Every Cell in Your Body Says Quit
Dear friends, Someone may need this note to begin the day. I don’t know who you are or what’s on your mind, but you must decide to move on. You…
Brain Tacos
Dear friends, I had lunch with Michael Swartzentruber this week. You may remember that Michael is our former youth minister. He now serves as a pastor at a growing church…
Grace is Never Temporary
Good morning… Two great quotes to start the day. “The church is not a theological classroom. It is a conversion, confession, repentance, reconciliation, forgiveness and sanctification center, where flawed…
Sometimes We Miss It
Dear Friends, Sometimes we miss the most persuasive reason to become a Christian when we share our faith. We tell people Jesus will save them from their sins and reward…
Restoring Real Conversations
As we (hopefully) close the door on a long political season that can easily be described using many not-so-nice adjectives, this is a good opportunity to reflect on the value…