Embraced and Empowered by God
We’ve had an event filled Summer at HSCC so far and this past Sunday was no exception. If we had…
Seder, Supper, & Service
This Sunday we will be experiencing a “Passover Meal” as we remember Jesus’ Last Supper in …
Give Us Today, Our Today Bread
Weddings, Baptisms and Memorials…oh my!! As I get closer and closer to finishing up my role as…
Looking Up
As our church journeys through the Gospel of Luke, pausing at each meal Jesus has with people, we’ve stumbled across a few obvious patterns. I’m intrigued by…
Let’s Bring Jesus
As we continue in our “Meals with Jesus” series, I’d like to make a few observations and encouragements. Sort of like a half-time speech …
What do I have?
Watermelon Tacos are now a “thing”. This past Sunday we heard about Jesus telling the disciples, “YOU give them something to eat” when they found themselves with thousands of ….
Blessed Offerings
What a great Sunday we had last week! God was worshipped well and He blessed our offerings in many ways. Let me recall a few…
How do I love Thee?
What a great time we had last Sunday. I want to thank you all for your participation in this unique worship service. Let me count the ways…
Meals With Jesus
This Sunday we launch our new series (experience actually) “Meals with Jesus”. I have really been looking forward to this, excited to see how…
Following Our Leader
This morning I watched our local "turkey-mom” walk by our house on the hillside with her 8 chicks…
A Sense of Completion
As most of you know by now I shared with the congregation during the Church Life meeting that Maria and I feel that my time as the Lead Pastor is coming to a completion. We have been…
A Clear Conscience
On an examination paper, the professor required his students to sign a form stating they had received no outside assistance. Unsure of whether …
Storytelling and Prayer Time!
I am looking forward to this Sunday, and I hope you are too. Yes, it is always great to worship God together, hear from God’s Word, connect with one another in meaningful ways and lean forward into another week with His Spirit. What I’m especially looking forward to is hearing …
What Would Jesus Do?
This Sunday we have “5th Sunday Serve”. We come together to worship the Lord, like every Sunday morning, but in this case we worship with service. Some of you will…
Musings on the Churches in Ephesus
I want to challenge us as we venture into the study of the letters to the Ephesians. Simply put: I’d like you to…
In the Beginning (aka. Alpha)
Can you believe our Alpha Kick-Off is this Sunday at 5:30pm?! We’ve done a lot of prep and praying for Alpha this Spring, see below for a few answers to questions I’ve heard floating around…
Jesus the Annointed one: Death and Life Intermingle
Last Sunday, we dove into the moment Jesus rode through Jerusalem, carrying the anointing of God as King/Messiah (Messiah means Anointed One in Hebrew) and also…
Your Kingdom Come
Can you believe that we’re wrapping up our March in the Kingdom Series and Easter is just around the corner? I’ve found it so encouraging to consider King Jesus and the power and life …
Let there be light! (Copy)
You may have noticed some improvements in our lighting and sound in the sanctuary on Sundays. Recently, a team of volunteers mostly from our tech ministry took on the ambitious project of making some needed repairs and improvements to our sanctuary lighting and sound. The good news is….