by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jul 5, 2014 | Church Stories, Uncategorized
The church is not a building; The church is not a steeple. The church is not a resting place; The church is a people. As the traditional hymn above says, the church is not a building. Buildings are made by man. They are built with bricks and mortar. They crumble and...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | May 29, 2014 | Sermon Prep
Matthew 8.23-9.8 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” There is fierce...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Apr 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
On Friday, April 18th we gathered to celebrate a death. As a church we collected ourselves in an upper room, dark and hidden and quietly praised Jesus for His willingness to be beaten and have His blood shed for our salvation. Rather than just focusing on the...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
WHAT ARE WE DOING? On Thursday, April 3, the church space at 312 Pine St will be hosting its first art show as part of the Skagit Valley Art Escapes First Thursday art walk. This is the first step in transforming our space into an active art space that not only shows...
