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Our 175-year history reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves. We who are part of this historic congregation today are indebted in countless ways to the faith of those who have gone before us. As recipients of this godly heritage and stewards of the gospel, we tirelessly proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ so that the generations that come after us will experience the joy of knowing, loving, and serving
“Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.” - Romans 14:6
Have you ever been accused of having a strong-willed personality? Confident of your convictions? Sure of your motives and that of someone else? Do you ever find yourself yelling at your TV certain that you would make a better referee?
Many people in Paul’s day were apparently doing something similar. There were a lot of folks in the Roman church who acted as if they were umpires without the need for the ABS challenge system. The church was filled with members who judged (and even condemned) other members. But Paul reminds them that we are all accountable to the supreme Judge: “Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.”
What happens is that when we become so focused on our own convictions, we can forget the importance of belonging to God and to each other. Even in the church today, people argue over food, Sundays, alcohol, worship styles and the like. That doesn’t mean that those things aren’t important; but whenever we look down on someone else’s faith or accuse someone else of legalism, we must be careful. When convictions collide around issues Paul says are “disputable” matters; if relationships become causalities, there is a sinful disconnect.
As we unpack these ideas this Sunday, I pray that God will grow us closer to God and closer to one another as we seek unity around the cause of Christ. With that in mind, I look forward to seeing you either in person or online. However, if you are bodily able, I hope to see you in person as “not giving up the habit of meeting together” seems more than just a “disputable matter.”
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
21 Sept 2026
Love Fulfills The Law
How many of you have ever heard the phrase, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have?” Or, “Dress for success?” For whatever reason, there was a season in my life where I called Friday, “tie-day.” (Perhaps because the high school basketball team required us to wear ties on gameday, and it just stuck on Fridays.). Call me old-fashioned, but I think sharp dressing needs to make a comeback!
As we continue with our study of Romans, Paul tells us to clothe ourselves with Christ. However, I don’t think that this is something as superficial as a "dress for success" mantra. In this passage, Paul is talking the love of Jesus be so ingrained in our hearts that it is also apparent in the way in which we live. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we put aside our sinful actions and behave in a way that honors Christ.
As Paul tells us to “wake up,” he’s inviting us to wrap ourselves with Christ's goodness. And as we do so, we are showing outwardly what has taken place inwardly. We need to show outwardly what has taken place inwardly. In places around the Middle East, versatile robes are meant to keep a person cool in the hot sun and warm during cold desert nights.
In the end, that is what we need in our journey of faith. Christ is our best “attire” to protect us from temptations and to help us witness to others about God's love. So as we gather together this week, let’s think about putting on our very best! I look forward to seeing you in person if you are able, or online if you aren’t!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
21 Sept 2026
Christians & The Government
I have never met a president or senator and shook their hand (though I did see AirForce One flyover and land at the AirForce Base when we lived in PA). And as a regular citizen, I have little influence over the laws and policies of our nation – let alone my local government. Yet every April, I gather up paperwork, talk to a preparer, and file my taxes.
I'll admit that it’s easy to complain about paying taxes. In fact, it’s easy to complain about all kinds of things in government. We gripe about the President overreaching authority. We complain when Congress refuses to deal with matters of importance. And we find fault with the police, the justice system, the school board, and the city council.
But Romans 13 reminds us that although we may not always agree with our leaders, we must submit to their authority. Just as Paul called believers to submit to the Roman government (which wasn’t a utopia BTW), we are called to do the same. And we do this whether we are enamored or disillusioned with our government and its policies.
In the end, we cannot use our feelings about what is happening as an excuse to treat other people poorly or with contempt. Instead, we should pray for those in authority and seek the good for those who have been established by God (Rom. 13:1) And as good citizens, we should obey those in authority up until a government’s demand is in direct conflict with God’s commands. In it all, we must choose God’s way!
As we continue in our sermon series on Romans, I look forward to exploring with you this high calling and endeavor. May we be faithful citizens of earth while we remember that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
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