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When Jesus walked the shores of Galilee, He didn’t call experts or the spiritually elite. He simply said, “Come, follow me”—and ordinary people dropped everything to walk with Him. In this message, Pastor Theresa Heiser explores what it means to accept Jesus’ invitation into relationship. Drawing from Genesis 12, Matthew 4, and John 15, we […]
What if freedom wasn’t limited to talking about rights, but expanded to mean offering love? In “Dependence Upon God: Free to Speak, Free to Serve,” we explore the deeper kind of freedom Jesus modeled: a freedom not rooted in privilege or power, but in purpose. The Holy Spirit empowers us to be Pentecost People: those […]
Built to Last: Lessons in Resilient Discipleship Week 3 of 3: Falling Upward: How to Rise from Disappointment with Dignity – Ever fallen so hard you thought you couldn’t get back up? This week’s message is all about what happens after the fall, and how God meets us there. From Elijah’s cave of despair to […]
Built to Last: Lessons in Resilient Discipleship Week 2 of 3: “Fighting Faithfully, How to Wrestle with Disagreement” Can Christians disagree and still walk in unity? How do we wrestle with tough conversations, conflicting beliefs, and spiritual tension without tearing each other down? This week’s sermon, “Fighting Faithfully,” dives deep into how biblical figures like […]
Built to Last: Lessons in Resilient Discipleship Week 1 of 3: “How to Sit With Discomfort: Staying When It Hurts” Can you stay present when everything in you wants to flee? In this Trinity Sunday message, we reflect on how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remain with us in suffering. From Job’s silent friends, […]
What happened at the 2025 Susquehanna Annual Conference?Visit the 2025 Annual Conference Webpage to view the Susquehanna Daily LINKs, the Livestream Archive, and the photo gallery. Highlights from the 16th Session of Annual ConferenceThursday, May 29The Board of Laity, led by Dr. Joyce Davis, opened Annual Conference with a powerful Laity Session, reminding us that the call to ministry is for all followers of […]
The Holy Spirit came like wind and fire, transforming fearful disciples into courageous apostles. This week we explore Acts 2 alongside Genesis 11 and John 14 to show how God prepares us for bold witness through the Spirit’s power to bring about a revival of resilience in today’s Church. What if your weariness isn’t a […]
Dear Friend, Over the past few years, we’ve all had to navigate unexpected storms—pandemics, divisions, personal losses, and shifting realities. And while many of us have made it through the worst, we’re left asking: What now? How do we move forward—not just surviving, but thriving? I believe the answer is found in one word: resilience. […]
The ascension of Jesus doesn’t mark His absence, but His glorious presence with us through the Holy Spirit. This week’s message reminds us that Christ’s prayers are still being answered today. Through Paul and Silas, we see how the Spirit moves to free the oppressed, open prison doors, and save even the most unlikely. Order […]
Explore the deep connection between vision, peace, and sacrificial service. Pastor Theresa reflects on how God’s people are called to open minds, open eyes, and teachable hearts. This message includes tributes to those who laid down their lives for others and insights on living a life of vision and meaning. Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable […]