Newsletter for February 25, 2026

Join us for a new Family Night Bible study as we explore timeless biblical principles through the simple life and values of a small town.

From integrity and forgiveness to patience, humility, and faith, we’ll discover how everyday moments can point us to lasting truth.

Come grow with us as we learn how small-town wisdom connects with God’s Word and speaks to life today.

Supper is at 6 PM, followed by our study.

On The Menu
Baked Spaghetti, Tossed Salad,
Garlic Bread, and Lemon Cake

Mark your calendar!
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

We would love to have you.

Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, March 15

Join us for a special day with Murray Tilles from Light of Messiah Ministries as he presents “Jesus in the Passover.”

Have you ever wondered what the Jewish Passover has to do with Jesus and the Lord’s Supper? Discover how the Passover meal beautifully points to Christ and the redemption He brings.

Murray will be sharing during:
Sunday School, Morning Worship Service, and a
special Passover lunch presentation.

A traditional Passover table will be set up, and you’ll gain powerful insight into the Jewish roots of our faith and the meaning behind Communion.

This will be a meaningful and eye-opening experience for all ages.

Fellowship & Fun – Join Us!

We are excited to invite you to our next time of fellowship and fun as we travel to a Mennonite restaurant in Montezuma on Saturday, March 21! There is nothing better than enjoying good food and sweet fellowship together, and this promises to be a wonderful day of both. We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m., so come ready for a relaxed and enjoyable outing with your church family.

If you would like to attend, please sign up in your Sunday School class or let Jonathan know as soon as possible. We hope you will join us for a great time of food, laughter, and fellowship!

Don’t miss Brother David’s Mid-Week Devotions.
New messages are posted every Wednesday on our media page—take a midweek moment to be encouraged and refreshed in God’s Word.

Budget for 2026 . . . . . . . .  $343,528.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . .  $52,850.48
Received to Date . . . . . . . .  $46,952.28      
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $2,682.00
 

Have you noticed the sunrises the past couple of weeks? They have been beautiful! I love this time of year. My morning walks are glorious shows that begin in darkness and end with the sun shining over the horizon.

It is so appropriate that I am in the Gospel of John in my quiet time. The sunrise illustrates what our Lord said about Himself. In John 8:12, we read: “Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.’”

Think of how light describes our Lord. Light shows purity. Picture a brilliant sunrise on a crystal-clear, cold winter morning — that is but a small illustration of the nature of God. 1 John 1:5 says, “This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” Our Lord is pure and holy in His person and all His acts. There is no dark spot anywhere in Him. We can trust Him.

Light also reveals. I can walk a lot faster after the sun begins to light the horizon—I can see where I am going. God, as light, reveals our condition. Jesus reveals how far short of the Father we have fallen.

Fortunately, light (especially sunlight) also purifies. Who hasn’t put shoes or clothing in the sun for it to cleanse them? Jesus, as the Light of the World, took our sin upon Himself at Calvary to make us clean before the Father.

Last, light guides. Our Lord said these words during the Feast of Booths. The feast reminded the Jews of how God guided and provided for them through the wilderness. God led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21). Our Lord was saying He will guide us just as the cloud and fire guided ancient Israel. He is our Light for life. If we follow Him, we will not walk in darkness.

Yes, sunrises are beautiful—but our God is even better. He will cleanse and guide us if we walk with Him.