by Derek Fekkes | Sep 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
In yesterday’s sermon, we spent some time talking about “the problem of evil.” If God is really good and sovereign over all that goes on in this world (as the Bible repeatedly tells us He is), why is there so much evil, pain, and suffering in the world? This is...
by Derek Fekkes | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
This Sunday Roots Church officially launches. All are welcome to join us at 5 p.m. at Stanwood United Methodist Church. Afterwards, we will celebrate with lasagna, bread, salad, and dessert (provided by Roots). If you plan on coming, could you let me (Derek) know so...
by Derek Fekkes | Aug 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday’s sermon considered Jesus’ command, “Do not resist an evil person.” The big idea of His teaching here is that the people of God should be the kind of people who refuse personal revenge and retribution, both in their actions and...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many voices today, religious or otherwise, push us to see ourselves as basically good people. We are told to believe in ourselves, get rid of any negativity in our lives, and only put ourselves around those who affirm us just as we are. Against this widespread belief,...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here is where we are currently as a church and what is coming in the next few months. If all the nitty-gritty details don’t really interest you, just skim over the bolded summary statements below. We are launching on September 10! What does this mean? It means that...
