by Philip Chryst | Feb 16, 2017 | Vision
Compassion – Luke 10.29-37 Jim Wallis says: “Faith is always personal but never private.” In the parable of the good Samaritan the priest and the Levite moved to the other side of the road when they saw someone in need. While on the other hand the Samaritan was moved...
by Philip Chryst | Feb 11, 2017 | Sunday Worship
On Sunday we will be gathering for worship at 9am at Temple of Israel. We will be focusing on Jeremiah 8.18 – 9.1. In this passage the prophet says that he is hurt along with his people, yet the prophet calls out to God in verse 22: “Is there no balm in...
by Philip Chryst | Feb 9, 2017 | Vision
Vision: “The Good News of Jesus Christ enables us to embody hope, for he is truly the anchor of our soul.” Hebrews 6.13-20 John Calvin says: “As long as we sojourn in this world, we stand not on firm ground, but are tossed here and there as it were in the midst...
by Philip Chryst | Feb 2, 2017 | Vision
This is an article that I wrote on Ash Wednesday. I hope this is helpful. During the forty days leading up to Easter the church traditionally observes a time of penance and fasting. This time of preparation for Easter is commonly called Lent. Lent begins on Ash...
by Meg McBride | Feb 1, 2017 | Mission
My friend felt moved to attend the Women’s March in Washington D.C. on January 21, 2017 and her husband suggested she take a friend along for the six hour drive. I was that friend. “Sure, I’ll go. Why not,” I thought. When we sat down to make the signs we would carry...
by Philip Chryst | Jan 22, 2017 | Sunday Worship
This Sunday we will be gathering for worship at 9am at Temple of Israel. We will be focusing on Jeremiah 3.19–4.4. In this passage we learn that God wants to focus on the heart, and the people of Israel are to circumcise the foreskin of their hearts. ...
by Klair Casteen | Jan 19, 2017 | Vision
I had meditated on a passage from Lamentations a few months ago with a friend and out of it came the realization that I had been trying to fit God into a box, a small one. My main understanding from that day was a more clear description of what God is and more...
by Philip Chryst | Jan 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, January 15th we will be gathering for worship at 9am at Temple of Israel (1 S. 4th Street). We will be focusing on Jeremiah 2.1-11. In this passage the Lord begins describing the terrible behavior of the Israelites. God calls them to repent and remember...
by Philip Chryst | Jan 7, 2017 | Sunday Worship
This coming Sunday, January 8th at 9am we will be gathering for worship at Temple of Israel. We will be focusing on Jeremiah 1.1-19. In this passage we are introduced to the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah has been formed, consecrated, and appointed by God to a task...
by Marc Poudrier | Dec 27, 2016 | Mission
This letter is from Marc, his memories of this past weekend. I hope it inspires you. I can’t just sit back and say nothing, I mean, I’m completely overwhelmed. This Christmas weekend is one that will forever be in my mind and on my heart. Who do I tell, I need to talk...
