July 23, 2026

Getting Ready for a Holy Week…

If you've stopped by the church this week, you've probably noticed that things are changing. Rainforest decorations are appearing, volunteers are hard at work, supplies are arriving, and excitement is building. By Monday morning, nearly 200 children will fill our campus for Vacation Bible School.

Preparing for VBS takes countless ordinary acts of service. Decorating. Registering children. Preparing snacks. Learning songs. Setting up games. Praying. Welcoming. On their own, these things may not seem remarkable. Together, they become an opportunity for children and families to encounter the love of Christ.

This Sunday we'll pause before the busy week begins. Our worship will include a special commissioning of everyone serving in Vacation Bible School as we ask God's blessing on this ministry.

Our Scripture comes from Matthew 13, where Jesus doesn't define the kingdom of heaven—he describes it. "The kingdom of heaven is like..." a tiny mustard seed, a little yeast, hidden treasure, a pearl of great value, a fishing net. The sermon will explore how God's kingdom often grows quietly through ordinary people and ordinary moments that become extraordinary because God is at work within them.

Whether you're serving at VBS, praying from home, or simply joining us for worship, I hope you'll be with us this Sunday as we prepare together for the week ahead. Let's ask God to plant seeds of faith that will continue growing long after Vacation Bible School has ended.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Debbie