Sunday April 3, 2011

Good afternoon! I am so delighted that there has been sunshine the last few days - it makes me think Spring is really on its way. We are now deep into our forty days on prayer and fasting. How is Focus 40 going for you? What have you decided to fast from? I am praying for each one of you as we go through this season together. The last three Sunday's we have talked about fasting - this Sunday I am moving on to prayer. You cannot truly fast without praying, they are tied together! In the Bible we see Jesus praying so often, this week I am going to talk about the centrality of prayer in Jesus' life. See you Sunday! Pastor Shannon

Sunday March 27, 2011

It's spring, how wonderful! Spring is a great reminder to us as Christians of new life and new growth. Have you enjoyed the beautiful sunshine we've had? I know I have!

We are now fully into our Focus 40 event - 40 days of prayer and fasting to focus on the things of God and renew our relationship with our Creator.

The last few weeks we have been talking about fasting. Have you decided how you are going to participate in Focus 40? Since there are so many different ways to fast, it is possible for all of us to participate in some way, in what way is God calling you to fast?

This Sunday I will be preaching on hungering and thirsting after God. We get hunger pains for food and thirst for water - in what ways do we hunger and thirst for God? We've talked a lot about the practical side of fasting, the whys and the how-to's, but this Sunday we will talk about really longing for God.

See you there!
Pastor Shannon

Sunday March 20, 2011

Good afternoon! What a lovely day it is today - the sun is a welcome sight. I hope that you are all well - yesterday we started our 40 days of prayer and fasting. Focus 40 is a great time to get back into sync with God and focus on what He is calling you to.

This Sunday I will be continuing the series on fasting. Last week we talked about the heart of fasting - why we do it and the Biblical basis for fasting. This week we are going to get into the "how" of fasting. I will talk about the different types of fasting and help you as you figure out what it is that God wants from you during this time.

During this season of prayer and fasting please be in prayer for God's spirit to move within our church, for unity and for revival.

Sunday March 13, 2011

Good afternoon! I hope that this day finds you well. Today is Ash Wednesday, which is the start of the Easter season! This is a very important season in the church - the season that reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus and it reminds us why we have life! The next month and a half is a time of remembering and a time of celebration for because He lives we can face tomorrow!

This Sunday I will be starting the Focus 40 series - a series that we are participating in with the rest of the Church of God. Focus 40 is a series that helps us to focus in on God through prayer and fasting. Can you imagine what good will be accomplished by the prayers of the people of God?

This Sunday I will be preaching on the heart of fasting. The sermon will answer the question "Why do (should) we fast?" Come and join with us in worship this Sunday!

Remember that you are loved!
~ Pastor Shannon

Focus 40 - Coming Soon

March 13th we will be starting "Focus 40," a Church of God -wide event that will help us focus on this things of God with prayer and fasting as we prepare for Easter. Please be in prayer about what God is asking from you during this time. If you have further questions please contact me by email, phone or in person.

Blessings~

Pastor Shannon