2016 – Pastor’s Thoughts of the Week

Each Week, the Pastor Paul compiles an insert in the bulletin called “Thoughts of the Week”. Check back weekly to read the insightful stories that are shared with the congregation each Sunday.


Thought for the Week 1 10 16 – Be Baptized

Thought for the Week Int 1 17 15  – Believe!

Thought for the Week int 1 24 16 – Embrace Christ’s Mission

Thought for the Week int 2 7 16 – Glimpse Jesus’ Glory Transfiguration Sunday

Thought for the Week int 2 14 16 – Sojourn in the Wilderness First Sunday in Lent Youth Ministries Day

Thought for the Week int 2 21 16 – Approaching Jerusalem Second Sunday in Lent

Thought for the Week 3 13 16 – Practice Extravagant Generosity

Thought for the Week int 3 20 16 – Witness the Joyful Entry Palm Sunday

Thought for the Week int 3 27 16 – Christ Has Risen! Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord

Thought for the Week int 4 10 16 – Do You Love Me?

Thought for the Week int 4 17 16 – Follow Me

Thought for the Week int 5 1 16 – Holy Spirit, Dwell with Us

Thought for the Week Int 5 15 16 – God’s Spirit Poured Out Day of Pentecost Endowment Sunday

Thought for the Week int 5 22 16 – Guided by the Spirit Trinity Sunday

Thought for the Week int 5 29 16  – Recognize Faith, Wherever It Is Found

Thought for the Week int 6 12 16 – Your Sins Are Forgiven

Thought for the Week 6 19 16 – Declare God’s Goodness

Thought for the Week int 6 26 16 – Discipleship Is Demanding

Thought for the Week Int 7 3 16 – Sent in Christ’s Mission

Thought for the Week int 7 24 16 – Ask, Search, Knock

Thought for the Week int 8 14 16 – The Radical Disciple

Thought for the Week int 8 21 16 – Be Set Free

Thought for the Week int 8 28 16 – A Place at the Table

Thought for the Week int 9 4 16 – Discipleship Comes First World Hunger Emphasis

thought-for-the-week-int-9-11-16 – Celebrate! The Lost Is Found

thought-for-the-week-int-9-18-16 – Faithfully Serve God / Heritage Day

Thought for the Week int 9 25 16 – Generosity: Motivated by Love

Thought for the Week int 10 2 16 – Increase Our Faith

Thought for the Week int 10 16 16 – Do Not Lose Heart

Thought for the Week int 10 23 16 – Humble Yourself

Thought for the Week int 10 30 16 – Welcome the Outcast

Thought for the Week int 11 13 16 – Prepare to Testify

Thought for the Week int 11 20 16 – The Prince of Peace Reigns

Thought for the Week int 12 4 16 – The Kingdom of Heaven Has Come Near

Thought for the Week int 12 11 16 – Are You the One Who Is to Come?

Thought for the Week int 12 18 16 – Fourth Sunday of Advent (Love)

Thought for the Week int 12 25 16 – God’s Love Made Visible