Sermons
In his farewell message, Pastor Mark will be sharing a letter he’s written to the Franconia congregation inspired by and modeled loosely on the Apostle Paul’s letters to congregations in the New Testament. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray…
B.L.E.S.S.
We start a sermon series this Sunday focused on simple ways of sharing the gospel of Jesus with our neighbors. Pastor Mark will introduce this series from two key Bible texts: Gen 12:1-3 & Luke 6:12-16. Most Christians agree that being a witness for Jesus with our neighbors is…
Crazy Busy
We conclude our “Crazy Busy” series with personal stories of “Finding Rest in Jesus” by Louise Halteman, David Baker, Charise Halteman, Lisa Hunsberger and Mark Wenger. In what ways can we cultivate rhythms and priorities in our busy days that result in spiritual growth and…
Crazy Busy
For the first two Sundays of the “Crazy Busy” sermon series, Pastor Josh diagnosed the “hurry sickness” so many of us suffer from. Constant activity, over-work and frenzied movement are a danger to life. This coming Sunday, and for the next several weeks, we shift from…
Scattered through the New Testament we find short, dense summaries of the good news of Jesus Christ. Two of these – one from Peter (Acts 10:24-44) and one from Paul (1 Cor 15:1-8) – capture the heart of how Jesus Christ is God’s best news ever for sin-sick humanity. And why…
Masterpiece In Process
We open the scroll to Ephesians 5:21-6:9 for our scripture reading and preaching this coming Sunday. Pastor Mark will lead us through the Apostle Paul’s instructions to Christians in Ephesus on basic household relationships of the time – wives & husbands, children & fathers…
Masterpiece In Process
This Sunday with Ephesians 4:1-16, we step into the “application” half of the letter. Chapters 1-3 tell the story of God’s amazing salvation in Christ Jesus – “made alive with Christ, saved by grace.” Then, what is the human response to this marvelous gift? “Therefore, walk in…
Masterpiece In Process
Ephesians 2:14-22 begins with the resounding declaration: “For he himself (Christ Jesus) is our PEACE, who has made the two into one, breaking down the dividing wall – the hostility – in his flesh.” Peace with God – forgiveness of sin, healing and hope for humanity – is central…
New Year is like a hinge in time – we look back over the path of the previous year and we turn to look into the promises and uncertainties of the year to come. This Sunday Pastor Mark will examine passages from Lamentations and 1 Peter, inviting us to keep our bearings on the…
Advent
What is an appropriate and fitting posture to take before the Lord Jesus at Christmas time? How can our bodies give expression to our worship? This week Pastor Mark will preach about the Advent & Christmas posture of “Lift Your Hands” by looking at Psalm 24:7-10 and selections…
Sex in a Broken World
This coming Sunday we turn from the Bible’s positive portrait of sexuality to examine “Broken Sexuality.” The good gift of sex is often temptingly warped and abused in ways that God didn’t intend. Broken sexuality, ancient and contemporary, is even promoted and celebrated to…
Prayer: If you Dare
“Prayer: If you Dare” — September 26, 10:15amWe begin a 3-week series on prayers that can feel dangerous, but are essential for spiritual maturity and fruitfulness. This week Pastor Mark will preach from Psalm 139 with its closing petition to God: “Search Me.” What does it mean…
Purposeful Parenting
Children are born utterly helpless and lost. From Day 1, each of us was dependent on the care and nurture of parents. But even the best of parents feel pretty clueless when it comes to raising children. Kids don’t come with set-up instructions; they have no start-over button.…
Unsung
This Sunday Pastor Mark will introduce us to two unsung Bible characters whose names and actions have echoed across the millenia — Shiphrah & Puah. Never heard of them? Come and find out who they are and how their “Godly disobedience” set the pattern for countless people of…
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program sponsored by our congregation. Many persons from our community who are struggling with addictions and personal issues of various kinds are finding hope and healing through this ministry. This Sunday, we will get a glimpse…
The Gospel Story
We conclude our series examining God’s salvation story that stretches across the whole Bible. Last Sunday Pastor Josh examined the gospel story of salvation arriving personally in Messiah Jesus and accomplished in his life, death, and resurrection. The rest of the New Testament…
The Gospel Story
This coming Sunday we continue taking big gulps of Scripture to grasp the amazing gospel story of the Bible. God promised to Abraham and Sara that all the world would be blessed through them. This coming Sunday Pastor Mark surveys how God begins to solve humanity’s sin problem…
The Gospel Story
We begin a new sermon series — “Gospel Story” — which views the whole sweep & variety of the Bible — Genesis to Revelation — as a grand story of God’s salvation plan. The fancy word for this interpretive lens is Heilsgeschichte: Story of Salvation. Mark introduces this 5-week…
Dear Church
Helen Eastburn and Music Team will lead our singing and worship. We will also join five sets of parents and five young daughters in Parent/Child Dedication. Pastor Mark will preach from Revelation 3:7-13, the letter to the church in ancient Philadelphia: “To the Faithful…
Boundless Love
Bible Text: Hosea 14:1-9 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Boundless Love | Over the past three Sundays, Pastor Josh and Pastor Kyle have unpacked the sharp message of God’s judgment through the Prophet Hosea to ancient Israel — a Word that remains bracingly relevant for the…
Sounds of the Season
Bible Text: Luke 1:67-75 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Sounds of the Season | We continue our “Sounds of the Season” sermon series on Sunday. Quite a few Christmas carols explicitly mention redemption in their lyrics. Like Silent Night — “radiant beams from thy holy face,…
Bible Text: Psalm 103 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Thanksgiving Eve Service — 6:15pm. Please join us in-person or livestream. The theme is “Count your Blessings – Signs of God’s Faithfulness.” Helen & Jon Eastburn will lead our worship in song; Peter Brubaker, David Zoegar and…
Walk the Walk
In this week of political uncertainty, we will gather to again orient our lives toward the Word of God: made-flesh in Jesus Christ & written in Scripture. As part of the fall series — “Walk the Walk” — Pastor Mark will preach from 1 John 5:1-21. Alicia Rodgers will lead the…
October 2020 Wednesday night Bible Study
Bible Text: Philippians 2 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: October 2020 Wednesday night Bible Study | Philippians 2—Pastor Mark Click Here to go to YouTube for the live stream of this service.
Walk the Walk
Bible Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Walk the Walk | This coming Sunday, we begin a sermon series — “Walk the Walk” — exploring the short letters of 1, 2, & 3 John. Pastor Mark will dig into 1 John 1:1-10 which speaks about “Walking in the Light.” In…
The Church and Politics
Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:9-17 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Church and Politics | How do Christians — citizens of God’s Kingdom and citizens of a nation state — keep their bearings during election season and political polarities? What is the relationship between the…
Speak of the Devil
Bible Text: Genesis 3:1-7 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Speak of the Devil | We continue with the sermon series — Speak of the Devil. This week Pastor Mark will preach on the way Satan attacks our minds with lies — “The Deceiver”. The text is Genesis 3:1-7, the first…
Master Storyteller
Bible Text: Luke 18:9-14 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Master Storyteller | This week Pastor Mark will preach on the parable of the “Pharisee and the Tax Man” (Luke 18:9-14). We will also view a video marking the 100th anniversary of Mennonite Central Committee.
Master Storyteller
Bible Text: Luke 11:1-13 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Master Storyteller | Join us as Pastor Mark continues the “Master Storyteller” series with the parable of the Persistent Friend from Luke 11:1-13.
Trusting the Lord
Bible Text: Psalm 23:5 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Trusting the Lord | So far, the scene has been a Shepherd-with-sheep — green pastures, still waters, dark valley, rod and staff. But in verse 5, “enemies” make their appearance, along with a table, oil and a cup. What’s…
Trusting the Lord
Bible Text: Psalm 23 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Trusting the Lord
Preacher: Mark Wenger | Versions of this service have been practiced by the Christian Church for centuries. These Scriptures and Songs trace the precious story of Christ’s suffering, shed blood, and death. As the lights are extinguished, we ponder and cherish the depths of…
Pastoral Word on Coronavirus
Bible Text: Romans 5:1-5; 1 Peter 1:3-5 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Pastoral Word on Coronavirus
Becoming
Bible Text: Isaiah 42:5-9; Matthew 5:14-16 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Becoming | Who are we becoming? What kind of church is God calling us to be? God created light on the very first day of Creation. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” This coming Sunday Pastor…
Rooted
Bible Text: Esther 4:12-17; Matthew 6:16-18 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Rooted | “Rooted in Fasting” — This spiritual exercise might sound “yucky”, but fasting is explicitly taught in Scripture and has a long track record of benefit.
Rooted
Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Rooted | Pastor Mark shared a meditation from Acts 2 and Hebrews 10 about how faith and salvation are rooted in community. The Lord blesses such rooted Spirit-fellowship with the fruitfulness: generosity, gladness,…
The Light has Come
Bible Text: John 1:9-13 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Light has Come | The popularity of websites like Ancestry.com and DNA tests gives evidence that people today are keen on understanding their own genealogy and family identity. This is an ancient human fascination.…
Thanks and Giving
Bible Text: Psalm 107:1-9 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Thanks and Giving | “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” These are words from the poem “Invictus.” No hint of gratitude and generosity in this desert. Gratitude takes root in the soil of our…
Necessary Conversations
Bible Text: Psalm 42:1-11 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Necessary Conversations | This coming Sunday is week #3 of our Necessary Conversations sermon series where we’re talking about important issues often avoided in the church. This week we take a look at mental illness, a…
The Way of Wisdom
Bible Text: Proverbs 4:1-9, 29:15-17 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Way of Wisdom | The relationship that parents have with children is a big deal. It is one of the most influential of human connections but babies don’t come with instructions. How do parents learn wisdom…
The Way of Wisdom
Bible Text: Proverbs 3:7-18 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Way of Wisdom
Bible Text: Matthew 6:25-33 | Preacher: Mark Wenger
Bible Text: Psalms 142 | Preacher: Mark Wenger
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