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...
by Derek Fekkes | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the sixth in a series of posts written by our very own Paul Burgess. See the first post and an introduction to the series here. JOB SUFFERED I’m not suffering. God’s reason for choosing me to write about suffering is a mystery. I’m not presently suffering....
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) How do you view the love of God the Father? When you consider his love for you, provided you are a believer, what thoughts or...
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will...
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the fifth in a series of posts written by our very own Paul Burgess. See the first post and an introduction to the series here. Suffering: Entrusting your soul “And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, what will become of the godless man and...
