Church Growth by the Power of the Holy Spirit:

There is an increasing trend to attempt to make the church “relevant”.  In a USA Today (2/2011) article researchers commented that the church is becoming more like the world, attempting to show the world that we (Christians) are “regular people” … Continue reading

My sheep hear (listen to) my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

Each week God’s word is proclaimed during our services.  We hear from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the New Testament and a Gospel lesson.  Our readers (or lectors) are anointed by God as they proclaim his truth from his word. … Continue reading

The Attitude

Readings for Palm/Passion Sunday: 17 April 2011 Matthew 21:1–11/Isaiah 50:4–9a; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 27:11–54 On this Sunday we remember both the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, and his betrayal, trial and death, Passion Sunday. It … Continue reading

What are we to do–in our community?

In Matthew 28: 19, 20 Jesus instructed His followers to: make disciples, baptize and teach.  Jesus also told us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength; and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. (Mark … Continue reading

Worship: our view; God’s view

New Testament scholar and noted theologian N.T. Wright reflects on our view and a biblical view of “worship” as we (the Church) attempt to live out the Gospel in our times. This article should challenge us to think about and … Continue reading

Launch Team Invitaion

Fellow servants of our Lord! Greetings and Happy New Year! This year we have an exciting opportunity to participate in the new and good things God is doing in our lives and in this community. Much has already been accomplished … Continue reading

Kid’s Soccer: Working Together?

Have you ever watched a little kids soccer game? Everyone chases the ball up and down the field (that is if they are not chasing a butterfly  It does not matter much who is on who’s team. Just go for the … Continue reading

Is Church (worship service) really about God?

The obvious answer is: Yes or at least, it should be. And I think that is our (Christians in general) aim and desire. Yet we get sidetracked and distracted by, well, ourselves. The ideas of worship in Scripture go far … Continue reading

Signs and Symbols

Believe it or not, all Christian worship services fallow a liturgy (from the Greek referring to: thework of the people).  Practically speaking a liturgy is the form andstructure of the service.  It is what people say and do and howpeople … Continue reading

The “de-churched”

The English language is amazingly fluid. We are constantly joining words and parts of words together to communicate new concepts. De-churched is one such word that has come on the seen over the last couple of years. The de-churched are … Continue reading

Building His Kingdom: A Community Meal

The Yelm, WA area has a growing population spreed out overs several towns, farms and unincorporated communities. Something special about this area is how several churches and ministries work together to care for the physical and spiritual needs of the … Continue reading

Launch Team

What is the Christ the King Launch Team? Men and women of all ages and spiritual maturity levels gathered together to glorify God and help bring Christ the King Church, Yelm, WA into existence. What is “existence”? Esistence in this … Continue reading