THE GIFT OF LOVE Christmas time is a delight too young and old. As a parent, we love to gather around and watch as our children open their gifts. We anticipate them opening the boxes and watching their eyes light up as they see what is inside. Sometimes we laugh at them because they delight … Read more
On the wikipedia page, under the title of “Peace for our time”, it reads: “ ‘Peace for our time’ was a declaration made by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in his 30 September 1938 remarks in London concerning the Munich Agreement and the subsequent Anglo-German Declaration. The phrase is primarily remembered for its bitter ironic value since less than … Read more
TED’S NOTES I watched a new movie about Christmas the other night. It was about a boy named Nicolas who went in search of his father and found hope. Hope had been lost and the king challenged the people of the kingdom to find hope and bring it to him. Through a series of events, … Read more
Psalm 100 (NASB) A Psalm for Thanksgiving. “Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is … Read more
Our plan was to video the service and provide a link to youtube. However, Lee’s smart phone had a malfunction, so there is no video. Lee will give it a go next week and hopefully, will have success. Meanwhile, here are the familiar scriptures that Ted Van Dyken (our new pastor) used for his message, … Read more
West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, November 7, 2021 – Communion Sunday Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Suffering for Being a Christian () i. Review of our last message: I. In the same way as Christ, let us submit to the Father’s will (3:1-14) A. without retaliation, threats, disobedience II. Are you prepared to … Read more
There are no notes for this Sunday. The entire service is devoted to singing hymns.
West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, October 24, 2021 Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Following the Example of Christ () I. Christ’s Example (2:21-25) A. In His Steps by Sheldon spawned the WWJD movement of the 1990s (MVCA is on “WWJD Lane”) B. No sin C. No retaliation, no threats D. Entrust ourselves to … Read more
10-17-21 Sermon Notes “It’s About Time” This is week eleven of our 1st and 2nd Peter series. Introduction Since this passage focuses on time, it might be helpful to understand how we, on the average, spend our time assuming that we live to the average age of 79 (28,835 days) Average life in numbers … Read more
10-10-21 Sermon Notes “Submission to Rulers” This is week ten of our 1st and 2nd Peter series. Introduction/Questions This is one of the sensitive issues of our time as well as the time that Peter wrote this letter. How are we supposed to react/submit to our leaders when we disagree with them? That is a … Read more
West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, October 3, 2021 – Communion Sunday! Prepared by Charles B. Lutz i. Review of last week’s teaching: () I. What about Peter, isn’t he a rock too? a. Confession of faith in Christ b. cultural/historical context II. A chosen people (vss. 9-10) a. Who is Israel? (promise of … Read more
West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, September 26, 2021 Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Review of last week’s teaching: I. The Living Stone A. Jesus is the Rock – of the sanctuary/temple, of refuge, and of stumbling, the capstone and cornerstone B. We are like living stones 1. Built into a spiritual house, a … Read more
West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, September 19, 2021 Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Review of last week’s teaching: I. If God is all-powerful and all-good, how can evil exist? The answer lies in the definition of “good”. II. Prepare for action – self-controlled, hope on future grace when Christ is revealed III. Always … Read more
“Born Again Into The Spiritual Household Of The Living God’ and “The Living Stone” – and Review of last week’s teaching: I. If God is all-powerful and all-good, how can evil exist? The answer lies in the definition of “good”. a. He is perfecting His love in us b. Remember even Jesus willingly … Read more
Charles did not complete the message entitled “Prepare For Action” on 8-15-21, so please refer to the second half of the message by going to 8-15-21 “Prepare For Action”