Our two-year-old son, Azzan, is blissfully unaware of the pandemic that has halted the world. Azzan is currently living his best life. He has no idea what has happened to the economy. He has no concern that he can't go to daycare for the foreseeable future; he knows nothing of the anxiety and fear that is gripping so many. All he is aware of is that he has much more time with … [Read more...] about The Essentials
April 6 Update: Covid-19 Message from Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp
Hi Family,Normally when I prepare these Monday updates, it’s from my office at the church, but today I have decided to do it from the confines of my home. It is hard to believe that the month of April is already upon us. This past Sabbath was the first Sabbath of the month as well as our fourth virtual online worship service. Again we thank God for the dedicated men and women … [Read more...] about April 6 Update: Covid-19 Message from Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp
Come As You Are
Once someone dear to me asked why I take religion and the Bible seriously. I thought for a moment, considering my words carefully. Then I responded that the parable of the prodigal son presented an image of the Divine I could not walk away from. For me, the idea that there’s a loving God whose eyes are longing to see me walking home to Him is perhaps the most profound portions … [Read more...] about Come As You Are
March 30 Update: Covid-19 Message from Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp
Hi Family, I wanted to begin today by thanking you for joining us this past Sabbath for worship. Truly, we are learning through this crisis the importance of what God intended for the church to be since its inception, a people that he has called to himself to be his very own. As the early believers met in various homes for worship and fellowship, they understood … [Read more...] about March 30 Update: Covid-19 Message from Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp
Loving Even The Unloveable
Recently I read an article about several people who had purchased an enormous amount of supplies that are currently in high demand, such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, masks, and toilet paper. They then sold these supplies on Amazon and via other outlets at a much higher price. It made me angry to think that during these hard times, people would try to make such a … [Read more...] about Loving Even The Unloveable