“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’” (Psalm 122:1)
“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’” (Psalm 122:1)
read more“Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” (Psalm 96:2–3)
“Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” (Psalm 96:2–3)
read more“For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13)
“For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13)
read more“For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call” (Acts 2:39). Pastor Bringe baptizes his daughter as a member of the covenant.
“For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call” (Acts 2:39). Pastor Bringe baptizes his daughter as a member of the covenant.
read more“And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)
“And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)
read moreA Meditation on Christ’s Incarnation
“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” “He is the Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14 During this time of year when we naturally think of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the lyrics from this moving hymn (below) will remind you, I sincerely hope, of the simplicity which surrounds the nativity scene of our Lord. His birth place was a rough-hewn wooden stable, populated by farm animals, and with all the sights, sounds, and smells that might be commonly...
read moreMen’s Advance 2015
Join us for the Men’s Advance scheduled for February 27-28, 2015. This year our theme is “The Kingdom of God” based on Hebrews 12:28, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken…” During this troubled time in which we now live, we are witnessing the rapid rise and fall of the kingdoms of men. Therefore, it is essential for Christians to understand the expansion and growth of the Kingdom of God here on earth. Let us remember that Jesus said, “I will build my church, and the...
read moreCelebrating the Pilgrims
November 23, 2014 Location: St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 101 St. Stephen Lane, Troy, MO 63379 Come join with us for our annual Thanksgiving gathering on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Covenant Family Church in Troy, MO. Our regular worship service will be from 1:00 to 3:15 PM with Pastor Serven preaching. Following that we’ll gather around the dinner table for a wonderful fellowship meal (3:30-5:00 PM); then we will gather once again (5:30-7:00 PM) to hear about the Pilgrims and their faith in God. Our three speakers are… Mr. John Huffman on...
read moreMarriage Prep Pack
“Then the LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make a helper fit for him.'” Genesis 2:18 “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.” Proverbs 18:22 “It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.” Lamentations 3:27 Over the Summer months (June, July, and August) I enjoyed the great opportunity to work with twelve young men discussing Christian marriage preparation. We called this the “Marriage Preparation Package” or...
read moreTrip to Geneva
During late May and early June my wife and I had the opportunity to travel to Geneva, Switzerland! What a joy it was to be given the opportunity to talk all about John Calvin (1509-1564) and the on-going impact of his ministry four hundred and fifty years after his death. A documentary film is currently being made that traces the formation of our liberties in America, and how these same liberties are now threatened (http://targetedthemovie.com). The filmmakers wanted to see where many of the political ideas that shaped our country actually...
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