Christ Church Evangelical Covenant

Covenant (Pastor Cheryl Lavornia)

What do the new Ghostbusters, Economics, and Abraham have in common? Join us for this first message in we a 2-part series on discovering your birthright (what you have inherited) and how to spend that inheritance! 

Brought In & Bought In (Pastor Vann Trapp)

When we started this series, we set out to discover again what it means to live as a Compassionate Christian Community. We didn’t want to just think about the theory of it. We wanted to look at what it would require of us in real time. And Community is where it all comes together. So, what can we learn from Jesus’ first followers about living as community? Let’s find out together ...

First Love (Pastor Vann Trapp)

When Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” after His resurrection, Peter had a hard time answering Him. The hesitation was partly because he knew that he had denied even knowing Jesus when Jesus had been arrested and put on trial. So, guilt. But part of the problem was that Peter didn’t seem to know what Jesus was asking. Peter thought he knew what loving Jesus meant, but when Jesus asked the question three tmes, it made Peter wonder if he really understood love. I think we have those same questions. According to God, love is not simply a feeling or a sense of good will towards someone. So, what is it to love? And what is it to love Jesus? Let’s find out ...

We Believe (Pastor Vann Trapp)

So many people believe something about Jesus. But is that all it takes to be Christian? Or is there more? When we say that we are called to be Compassionate Christian Community, what are we saying? Last week, we saw that being Christian has to do with reflecting a person, Jesus Christ, in our lives. This week, we will see that it also has to do with relying on the God Story of which Jesus is the central part. So, what does it mean to believe in God’s story? Let’s find out together…

Growing Up in Christ (Pastor Cheryl Lavornia)

Have you ever wondered how we define the ‘Christian’ in Compassionate Christian Community? This week, we are going to see how Jesus defined His own mission and ministry and how that in turn, helps us define what that means for Christ Church. Join us this week as we explore how this definition impacts our daily lives- individually and as a community.

 

Turning Aside (Lyle Mook)

What does Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) have in common with Jesus' parable of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10)? They both teach us  to "turn aside and see."  It's an essential practice for experiencing God in the 'ordinary' - and overflowing with Jesus' compassionate love to others in need.
Join us as we reflect more deeply on God 's direction for us in this current cultural moment.

Compassion: A Generous Outlook (Pastor Vann Trapp)

Compassionate Christian Community – what a deep, rich, gracious, hopeful phrase. We believe that is what God has called us to be. But what does it take? First, what does compassion demand of us? We don’t simply want to be those who approve of compassion, or recognize compassion nine out of ten times. We want to live it and see the world changed through it. So, what is this most precious and beautiful of the gifts of God to us as His children? What is compassion? And how do we live it? Let’s find out together…

God‘s Game Plan - December 26 2021 - Ken Bell

Merry Christmas!
We pray the true joy of the season fills your home as we celebrate the birth of our savior!
We invite you to join us for Sunday worship as we celebrate the role our savior has for Christ Church entering the New Year!

Monologue - December 19, 2021 - Pastor Cheryl Lavornia

God is faithful. Although it's sometimes hard to see and feel this faithfulness, who God is...is always faithful. He is faithful to His Love, His mercy, and His forgiveness. But many times we find this challenging because we know who we are and what we are about. In this season of Advent, this week's candle is called Love. It's one more word God has given to us to express who He is and what He's about.

 

So come and be filled with His presence and His Love as we gather this Sunday to continue to press into when God's story became flesh.

Catalogue: To-Do List - December 12, 2021 - Pastor Vann Trapp

What if I were to write down all the amazing things that God has done for others over the centuries? The list would be impressive. But would it bring us joy? Not really.

 

Because while we can experience a certain amount of happiness for someone else’s success or when they receive an unexpected gift, joy is personal. Joy is when I receive some gift that I never expected, and more than would I ever think to ask for. That’s joy.

 

So, what makes the angel’s announcement “good news of great joy?” Was it because Mary would have the joy of having her child. Or because the shepherds would experience the joy of God’s angel talking to them? No. It was a message of joy because

Advent is God’s Story about how He saved you and me, not just them! It’s personal.

 

This third week of Advent we will consider the Joy of this Christmas story as we consider the catalogue of things that God has done, is doing, and has promised to do for us, because of Jesus. Come and see…