Days of Feasting and Joy :: December 14, 2025

There once was a wicked man named Haman, and he hated the Jews. He was their enemy.  This Haman was a leader in the kingdom of Persia in the fifth century before Christ, and he was very very proud. Narcissistic even. To him, everything was about him.  And there was a particular Jew named Mordecai…

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Lanse Link :: December 14, 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Church Family News Christmas Carols by Request Today we will be taking hymns by request during our Worship in Singing time. Be sure to have your request and the reason it is special to you ready to share as we lift our voices together. Annual Business Meeting Our Annual Business Meeting…

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Another Decree :: December 7, 2025

Our story is not over yet.  The Tale of Queen Esther did not end with the death of the wicked Haman at the tail end of chapter 7.   Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Esther 8:1-17. Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: “Another Decree”–…

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Lanse Link :: December 7, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Church Family News Communion Sunday Today we will be passing communion plates for those partaking in the auditorium. There are pre-packaged communion elements for anyone, inside or outside, who would prefer to use them as we worship together at the Lord’s Table. We have a gluten free option for those with…

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Queen Esther’s Banquet :: November 30, 2025

We have finally reached “Queen Esther’s Banquet.” It’s actually Queen Esther’s Second Banquet, isn’t it? Because she put one on in chapter 5, as well.   Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Esther 7:1-10. Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: “Queen Esther’s Banquet”– November 30, 2025

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Lanse Link :: November 30, 2025

Sunday, November 30, 2025 Church Family News Annual Business Meeting Our Annual Business Meeting will be held on December 14th immediately following service. Members, please mark your calendars and plan to stay for this brief meeting to set the budget and officers for 2026. A copy of next year’s proposed budget, officer nominations, and meeting…

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