June 8, 2025 Casting a Vision for Community Life at FMC Mark 3:13, 14; Matthew 28:16-20 In Matthew’s report of Jesus’ last interaction with the remaining 11 disciples, he commissioned them to make disciples. Here at FMC we have the task of making disciples for the Lord. It is a call not only for missionaries, … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church June 1, 2025 The Mission Statement for FMC: To worship God and to grow in Christ with the purpose of sharing the gospel to all, in both words and deeds. Let us declare it; let us embrace it. And now, let us cast a vision for the life and ministry of FMC … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 25, 2025 Defining a Mission Statement for FMC The goal for us today is to define the mission statement for our congregation. The mission statement has the purpose of laying down the general framework of what we believe is God’s will for us. This is not only important for us as … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church Sunday, May 18, 2025 The Church and Its Mission—Evangelistic Outreach and Service Text: Acts 2:37-47 In chapter two of Acts of the Apostles, Peter addressed the bewildered crowd that was inquiring about the meaning of the Pentecost event. He told the crowd it was God’s gift of the Holy Spirit to Jesus’ … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 11, 2025 The Church and Community Life Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 4, 2025 The Church and Its Mission III Text: Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave … [Read more…]
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First Mennonite Church April 20, 2025 Mary: From Helpless Witness to Firsthand Witness Text: John 20:1-18 Today is Easter Sunday when we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Jesus died on the cross but was raised from the dead on the third day. The Gospel according to John gives a very interesting perspective … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 13, 2025 The Church and Its Mission Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The church and its mission. What is the purpose of the church’s existence? What was and is in the heart of God for the people he has redeemed through the saving work of Jesus Christ? Is the church only there to … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 6, 2025 The Church Series II Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Last Sunday, we began to consider the nature of the church. We described the church as a community, with a heritage and history; as the community where we find support and guidance. We described the church as the body of Christ, where … [Read more…]