A Life of Thanksgiving

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Join us as Pastor Johann discusses living a life full of Thanksgiving. God is our master and we should live a life centered on His kingdom and His righteousness. By seeking what God wants, and letting him take care of us, we have no reason to be anxious, fear the future, or worry as He will...

Christ the King - So What?

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When thinking of a king do you think of someone who is on top of the world? Someone with final approval? and complete control? Jesus is our Savior and our King. Yet he was a different kind of king not focused on popularity and controlling nations. Instead, He was willing to give of himself, and...

On the Edge

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As humans we are capable adapting to circumstances and living on the edge. In our day to day activities we have trials and tribulations; where as time goes by we grow comfortable, even numb to potential danger. Join us today as Pastor James discusses a different edge, how to be alert, be...

Gone and Done!

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On All Saints Day we commemorate those who have gone before us to the Lord. We mourn them, give thanks for their lives on earth, and celebrate their victory in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us today as Pastor Johann discusses how God is making all things new. A new heaven, a new earth...

A Portrait of Christian Love

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What is Christian love? We as Christians are called to love other people. Yet, defining what love is can be difficult. Join us today as Pastor James discusses love through the lens of Jesus and his encounter with the blind beggar Bartimaeus. Jesus shows us that Christian love means to treasure...

Impossible or Possible For Us?

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Whatever we love most, and most fear losing, is our functional god. Focusing too much on money can become a form of “religion.” Do you have faith in yourself, your status, and your money? Or do you trust the God who comes to you in Jesus and asks you to forsake all and follow him?...

A Child's Invitation

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Jesus says: “Let the little children come to Me...” This invitation is for children of all ages, whether you are 2 or 102, the children of God. Join us today as Pastor James discusses how we are in an ongoing process of being taught. By coming to Him, the Lord of Life, we can be...

Stumbling Blocks Within

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Sometimes we do not focus on the most important things. We become fixated on what is happening around us, rather than looking inward at ourselves. Our actions and words become stumbling blocks. We not only harm ourselves but become a distraction to others making them stumble. Are you a stumbling...

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION

Resources for Families and Kids

FAMILIES: Check out the Family Resources section on our Kids' Ministry page, and our Sunday Spark blog, where you'll find new Kids' Sunday School materials --Sunday Spark @ Home -- each week and links to our weekly Kids' Message. 

Click here for information about holding a family worship service at home.

Want to be a part of the Sunday Spark @ Home bunch? Want even more Sunday School resources? Email Holly Vanderhoof!


MSM & HSM @ Home

This group now meets online. Email Holly Vanderhoof


Adult Education

Ladies Bible Study - "Inspired by the Holy Spirit"

Heidi Cooper will be holding a Bible study every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starting on May 10, studying Christina Hergenrader’s book Inspired by the Holy Spirit. For more info on this teleconference contact: 

Sign up by emailing Michele Clair:  .

 


Word Workers: "The Christ Key"

A Life Group, hosted by Melinda DeWan, that meets via a teleconference platform on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The purpose of the group is to develop close relationships while sharing the spiritual journey.

This year the group will be studying The Christ Key by Chad Bird. Word Workers welcomes all who would like to join!

Sign up by emailing the church office:   .

Prayers and blessings

Pastor Johann has made a number of videos and podcasts consisting of prayers and blessings. Here are the links to the videos:

Mealtime Prayers and Blessings (Vimeo) (YouTube)
Prayers during the Pandemic, Part 1 (Vimeo(YouTube)
Prayers during the Pandemic, Part 2 (Vimeo (YouTube)
Prayers during the Season of Hurricanes and Wildfires (Vimeo(YouTube)


You can find our podcasts by searching for GSLCVA on your favorite podcast app.