In Brief

This morning I announced to the MCCh family that I have resigned from my position as Administrative Pastor effective Aug. 6. This was a most difficult conclusion to arrive at but as Brenda and I struggled to manage our relationship and the family business and a more recent business venture that she is involved in it became increasingly clear that major changes needed to occur.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in being part of the leadership team these last four years. To be able to sit with men that are seeking hard after God and His will has been very rewarding. Some of my most cherished memories included seeing many of you take steps forward in your relationship with Jesus and each other. I pray that we will all continue to be connected to the world around us, pressing in to bring Jesus to those in need.

I have learned much and my world has expanded a great deal as I've been pushed and prodded to continue to grow into the person God desires me to be. I'm grateful to Pastor Mel and the rest of the staff for the opportunity to serve alongside them. And I thank the MCCh family for your support and encouragement. Blessings.

Kenya Update

Christmas 2009, the economy was dismal but you all stepped up in a big way and we had a Big Give Sunday where we raised money for specific projects. It is exciting and humbling to see what God can do through us. Recently we received this note from Agape School in Kenya the recipient of $12,000 of your generousity.

...on behalf of the entire Agape Dayspring School community I wish to thank you and your entire church for the donation of $12,000.00 which helped in changing the outlook of our school, as you can compare the photos attached before and after roofing exercise.

We have had a heavy rains in Kenya. It has never rained the way it did this time. Our building would have been destroyed by much water. Thank God that the donation came at the right time. All the money was used for the purpose intended.

God bless you.
Bishop Duncan Mbogo

Flowers from our gardens.

Live In Me

This is the video that introduced the sermon on Sunday, April 18, 2010. For sermon content go here

Good Friday 2010

Good Friday 2010 Check out these pictures from Good Friday.

Communion Conundrum

Today as I checked on the communion supplies, as so often happens, I ended doing more than just checking supplies. I took everything out of storage and made preparations for a volunteer that takes care of assembling the cups in the trays.

As I was doing so I was struck by how nonchalantly I placed the little metal crosses on top of each of the communion tray lids. When I paused to consider this, I became aware that perhaps this nonchalant attitude is somewhat representative of my thoughts or worse yet lack of thought that is regularly given to considering the extent to which Jesus suffered for me. This cross that represents life to me and anyone else who is a follower of Jesus, this same cross represents the cruel death of our Savior. His blood was shed for us. His blood for our redemption...Sorrow for my sin and the sin of my friends has sort of wrecked me the past 24 hours...I can't imagine what Jesus must have felt like hanging on the cross with the entire scope of human sin weighing him down. 

Good Friday intro

This is the video we showed on Sunday morning to introduce the Good Friday service happening this coming Friday, April 2nd at 7p.