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Pastor Post: July 23, 2026

Dear church family, A construction crew member cuts steel siding as I speak. Others use power drivers to screw the siding into the building. It’s a beautiful sound; it’s becoming a sharp-looking building. As this building remodel gets closer to finish, I’m thinking a lot about the ministry book entitled, The Trellis and the Vine. The book […]

Please join us for ManDay June 1, 6:30PM

Gents, This next Monday ManDay should be super encouraging. We’re looking at the 2nd Pillar of Manhood: Man as a Wise Mentor. (Location: Cornerstone church building.) If you’re a younger man, it will remind you of the importance of growing in wisdom and skills, how to find a mentor, and how to begin ministering to the generations behind […]

Pastor Post: 5/20/26

Dear church family, Transitions are crucial times in a person’s life.  Way back when I started our sermon series in Joshua, I noted that God points people forward and commands them, “Arise and go over.” For you, this could be arise, and go over into the new land of marriage or the strange territory of parenting. Arise […]

Shooting Range Trip May 18 – Monday Manday

 Come for the first time; come for the fourth time. Calling all men (14 years on up) to the shooting range outing on Monday May 18th. **Please meet at church between 5:55/6 for a carpool leaving at 6:05PM; we want to reduce cars at the range. We’ll shoot ~6:30-8PM.  Instructors will be there to help everyone; guns and […]

May 4th – Monday ManDay

 Location this Monday: Church Foyer around Round Tables6:30-8:30PMTeaching, discussion, games, snacks Theme: “Man as Tender Warrior” Things coming down the pike:May 18th – Outing at Shooting Range – **NOTE – Updated Time and Location Change**     6:30-8PM – Hawkeye Wildlife Area shooting range – 2200 Amana Road NW, Swisher, IA, 52338   (Please meet at church between 5:55/6 for a carpool leaving […]

Pastor Post: April 23, 2026

Dear Church Family, Would you do two things for me as you read this post?  #1: Would you read through it and put any of the various opportunities that relate to you on your calendar?  #2: Also, would you please pray for each item as you go? Be encouraged by this reminder on prayer from […]

Next Monday ManDay – April 20th

 Join us this Monday (4/20) for our first Monday ManDay outing!6:30-8:30PMTopic: WoodworkingLocation: Paul Hansmann’s workshop – 5970 Woodbridge Crst, Marion, IA 52302-9572Activities: Learn about different saws, see some woodworking demos, snacks and dude-time.  Upcoming Monday Man-Day Events:May 4th – Man as Tender Warrior (@Church Building)May 18th – Outing at Shooting Range – **NOTE – Updated Time and Location […]

Pastor Post: March 27, 2026

Dear Church Family, In late 19th century England, the city of Manchester is known as an industrial center. Factories fill the sky with smoke and the rivers with pollution. Tens of thousand rush to the city for employment, but this leads to overcrowded tenement apartments lacking good ventilation. Amid the burgeoning city, many souls fall through […]

March 8 – Baptism and Lord’s Supper Class

1. Do you know why Jesus Christ ordained baptism and the Lord’s Supper as the markers for Christians for 2,000 years?  (If not, join us for the class, “Signs and Seals — Baptism and the Lord’s Supper” this Sunday @11AM) 2. Have you ever received baptism by immersion to profess saving faith in Jesus Christ?  (If no, […]

Ministry launch…store launch…fall launch 8/25/25

Hello dear church family, This morning, per annual tradition, we lined up our 4 kiddos and snapped a first-day picture. The school year is underway for many. Lord Jesus, walk with our elementary, middle school, high school, college-bound, and freshly launched young adults. May they cling to what is good, hate what is evil, and in […]