God Will Never Forsake You
We are currently going through the letter of 2 Peter and in it Peter teaches us how to discern between false preachers and teaching. Additionally, he wants to remind us constantly of the Good News and for us to remember that God is true, reliable, and forever. Why do we need reminders? We need to be reminded of the Gospel daily, weekly, and monthly—every chance we get for our entire lives. And an important way to do that is to be in
Weekly Invite – 29 April
"…not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another…" Join us this Sunday, 29 April at 12:00 noon for our end of the month activity! We’ll be meeting at Biergarten Forsthaus Kasten—a fun, family-friendly place with special activities for children! In the children's paradise, little visitors can hop, romp, and play as they wish. The bouncy castle landscape for children consists of 5 different bouncy castles—whether the Bibi Blocksberg castle for the smaller visitors
What Do You Want from Me, Lord?
By Mike Page, Guest Preacher There’s nothing like having to prepare a sermon to get procrastination work done in the garden. Yesterday I managed to turn the compost heap and shredded a pile of branches from the winter. So thank you. And thank you for the opportunity to share this message with you. There’s a great honour that you bestow on someone when you say to them “we want to hear what you have to say about God.” Either that or you were desperate. The
Weekly Invite – 8 April
Announcements: Welcome to Starnberg Fellowship! This Sunday, Pastor John will be preaching on “Disappointed in God?” and sharing in greater detail God’s power to rescue as well as his profound grace in all our lives. In addition to the Scripture verses above, we’ll also be looking at Jeremiah 20:7-10. Please join us following worship for refreshments. If you have any questions about the church, please don't hesitate to ask. Many thanks for your generous donations of gourmet dishes that made our Easter celebration a wonderful time together!
Disappointed in God?
“Why Lord?” “What have I done to deserve this?” Have you ever found yourself asking these questions? Maybe you’re asking them right now. You felt that you had trusted God with your life’s plans and purposes, but he just didn’t do what you thought he would. And you are disappointed. So while you’re looking over your life and the baggage that you are carrying today, I’ll share some of mine. I wouldn’t want you to think that my life has been
Resurrection: The Key to Understanding Life
Imagine the disciples witnessing Jesus’ trial—his brutal beating and excruciating death, and finally, his burial in a sealed tomb. After all the jubilation and endless miracles, silence. Painful silence. It was the sudden end of all their hopes and dreams. The Messiah and their whole future was dead, buried, and gone. By the evening of Good Friday, that glorious promise and hope had become just one more illusion and disappointment, another mirage in the desert. But the astonishing, extreme event of
Easter – Weekly Invite – 1 April
It's Easter! This Sunday, we are excited to get together to worship and thank God for the most spectacular event in the history of the world. Pastor John will be preaching on "Resurrection Changes Everything." Bring your praises, prayers, and requests and let us place them at the feet of God and expect the impossible from him. Easter Celebration Following Worship: For our celebration following our worship service, please bring either a savory or sweet finger food to serve 10-15
Weekly Invite – Palm Sunday – 25 March
Family Sunday: Every other last Sunday, we designate as Family Sunday to celebrate our time together as a church family. Children, youth, and adults join together to participate in different events and activities. This Palm Sunday, we will watch an excellent, profound, but simple, film—the retelling of Jesus’ life, from his birth to his resurrection. Join us as we experience the impact of Jesus’ life on many and on us. "Perspective Changes Everything" - To listen to and read Philipp Meinecke's
The Significance of Holy Week
Palm Sunday begins what we call “Holy Week.” To understand the significance of this week, let's summarize the bare facts of the three major events in the ministry of Jesus just prior to his resurrection. Each of the three is heavily loaded with irony. 1) Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. He comes to people who think he is the deliverer with great worldly power to set the Romans back on their heels (a Clint Eastwood type Messiah). “He’s the
Perspective Changes Everything
by Philipp Meinecke Perspective is a funny thing, isn’t it? At least, it can be at times. Get two people together and have them share their perspective on any given issue and things can turn from humorous to frightfully divisive real quick. Perspective is not really something static, either – at least from the human perspective. Your perspective may be subject to change over time as you grow older, gain more life experience, or if the situation demands it. How do
