by Derek Fekkes | Jul 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
“If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:3 This past Sunday we finished our series on politics by looking at poverty. It is an admittedly difficult topic to address no matter how you...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Throughout the summer, we will be doing one service at 10:30. If the weather cooperates, we will meet outside. If weather is poor, we will meet inside. No need to RSVP at this point. When we are outside, you may bring your own chairs/blankets, but we will also have...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
I recently preached on Christian unity from Romans 14, and one phrase in verse 5 has stuck with me as incredibly relevant in this cultural moment of Covid-19, tensions over racism, and broader political divisions: “Each one should be fully convinced I his own mind.”...
by Derek Fekkes | Jun 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we continue to navigate regathering as a church, here is what you need to know for Sunday services. Our desire is to meet outside as long as weather permits. Outside allows us up to 100 people, which means we can do one service. Outside services will be at 10:30....
by Derek Fekkes | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Snohomish County was just approved for phase 2, meaning we have the option to gather indoors this Sunday (with some restrictions). We considered remaining outdoors–higher limit on participants, one service, better ventilation–but the weather doesn’t...
by Derek Fekkes | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Like many others, I’ve been processing how to respond to the killing of George Floyd and the unrest that has resulted. There is so much being said that it is overwhelming, if not impossible, to keep up with. Add to that the heaviness of the situation and it is...
by Derek Fekkes | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
You probably are aware that our governor provided some options for churches to gather in phases 1 and 2. In phase 1, churches can gather outside on their property with up to 100 people. In phase 2, churches can gather in their buildings up to 25% of capacity, or 50...
by Derek Fekkes | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
At this point, here is what we are planning for beginning to gather in person again as a church, in light of the governor’s four-phase plan. We do think as a church that we should abide by the recommendations and phased plan at this point. Here is a...
by Derek Fekkes | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Hebrews 10:24-25) The above verse is being discussed a...
