The risen Lord Jesus commissions his church to boldly and faithfully proclaim the Easter gospel. Though some may oppose the message, the Easter gospel is the only gospel that gives spiritual and eternal life.

Jonah will help believers understand themselves and their relationship to God's desire to save all people. Jonah was a reluctant witness to a foreign nation. God rescued him so that Jonah could carry out God's will. The lessons in this series will give us opportunities to explore our own reluctance and God's continued forgiveness and encouragement.

Food for both body and soul - that's what Men's Breakfast is all about. We meet at church on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am for a continental breakfast and some in-depth Bible study and discussion. Stop by on your way to work. We'd love it if you could join us.

The disciples were gathered together in fear and apprehension, yet Jesus brings a word of peace and assurance. His presence among them gives a full sense of complete well-being. Jesus is present among us today as well, assuring us that all is well and that we are truly at peace with God and with one another. 

Jonah will help believers understand themselves and their relationship to God's desire to save all people. Jonah was a reluctant witness to a foreign nation. God rescued him so that Jonah could carry out God's will. The lessons in this series will give us opportunities to explore our own reluctance and God's continued forgiveness and encouragement.

Looking for a relaxed and educational environment for you and your child or children to connect with others?

Mornings with Mommy provides opportunities for adults to mingle with each other while enjoying educational activities with their children. There are age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. If your child or children are between the ages of 0-5 then this is the place for you! The best part is, we do all the planning, and you just sign up!

Today is Easter Sunday, the day on which we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord from the dead. On this day Christians throughout the world join their voices in praise and proclamation of the most central part of their faith – that Jesus suffered on the cross, died, was buried, and rose on the third day. Thanks be to God!

First thing on Easter morning; it is about death—but the death that gives us life. When we left this room it was empty. It was all we could do to look at the cross—a cross that was made by us and our sin—and the Savior who willingly went there for us. But the cross was not the end of the story. It is all about the life that flowed from this cross, down into hell, through the empty tomb, spilling out into a world unprepared for its good news. Life has triumphed! Death has not overcome it! Because he lives, we shall live also!

Today, we recall not only the last hours of the life of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ, as he was paraded through a puppet court system, suffered under Pontius Pilate and marched to Golgotha, carrying the cross to which he would be nailed, but also his purpose in doing all of this—our salvation.

Those who accompanied Jesus into Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday were people who wanted a king in the style of their hopes and dreams. Instead they got a King who was determined to go to the cross and conquer our foes of sin, death, and the devil. Because he was obedient to death, the Father highly exalted him, at whose name "every knee should bow" (Philippians 2:10). Although the praises of Palm Sunday seem to be in contrast to the sorrow of Jesus' Passion, it is by his suffering that he became the King worthy of eternal praise.

This program geared for children ages 3-9 features activity stations where children hear about the Savior's resurrection, praise him in song, make crafts, play games, and enjoy snacks. Lunch will also be provided for the children.

It is tradition in some Christian churches to offer a series of services between the Sundays of Lent for meditation—especially on the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ and his death on the cross. Join us for these midweek services under the theme of "I Tell You the Truth" for prayer, reflection, and repentance.

Each Sunday in this Lenten season we have been presented with the central truth of Scripture, Jesus is the world’s Savior, with a slightly different focus. Today we highlight this key truth by remembering that through his painful suffering and death, Jesus has won forgiveness and eternal life for all.

Shepherd of the Hills, La Mesa, CA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a congregation this year.  They will be having a special service to commemorate this milestone on Saturday, March 21 at 4:00 pm – 50 years on the day from the date of their first service.  Rev. Lowell Smith, who started the mission at Shepherd of the Hills, will be the guest preacher. A catered meal and program will follow.  In order for them to plan for this event, please RSVP by going to the link below and letting us know how many in your family will be attending. Hope to see you there! 

It is tradition in some Christian churches to offer a series of services between the Sundays of Lent for meditation—especially on the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ and his death on the cross. Join us for these midweek services under the theme of "I Tell You the Truth" for prayer, reflection, and repentance.

The cross is not some incidental part of the story of God's love for us. The cross is the place where that love is revealed most of all. The love of God cannot be told without the cross and where the cross is raised up; God will draw all people to himself. As Jesus was lifted up on the tree of the cross, so are we lifted up by that tree, raised up from our death and sin through Christ's forgiveness. This is our glory and comfort and this is the message that God has given to us to proclaim to the world.

Jonah will help believers understand themselves and their relationship to God's desire to save all people. Jonah was a reluctant witness to a foreign nation. God rescued him so that Jonah could carry out God's will. The lessons in this series will give us opportunities to explore our own reluctance and God's continued forgiveness and encouragement.

It is tradition in some Christian churches to offer a series of services between the Sundays of Lent for meditation—especially on the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ and his death on the cross. Join us for these midweek services under the theme of "I Tell You the Truth" for prayer, reflection, and repentance.

Forward in Christ's new parenting column, Heart to Heart: Parent Conversations, is hosting its first live webcast on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 pm.

The conversation of the March webcast will focus on the topic of “How do we talk about Jesus with our children?” Sometimes we as parents struggle to talk about Jesus in natural ways with our children. It’s easy to read them a Bible story about Jesus, but it’s harder to apply that story as a situation unfolds. See how authors Wendy Heyn, Dan Nommensen, and Ann Jahns deal with this topic with their children and share ways that you talk about Jesus with your children. Learn more this event here: forwardinchrist.net/about.