The 2017 West Coast Youth Challenge was held April 28-30 at a campsite near Sutherlin, Oregon. This year, attendees came from California, Oregon, and Washington, and also the East Coast and Canada. The weekend theme was “Experience the Fullness of God” and the key Scripture was from Ephesians 3:14-19, which includes, “That ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth,...
Prelude: Dan Hall and Jon Cantrell played a French horn duet of “O Worship the King” and “When We All Get to Heaven.” The choir sang “Just a Little While.”
Special Song: Imelda Nedelcu sang “A Living Prayer.”
Baby Dedication: Steve Mixer read Mark 10:13-16 and spoke of Jesus’ love for children, and how He could see their true potential. After a special song, Justin and Erin Green brought their baby, Evora Ester, up front and Brother Steve led...
Prelude:A trombone trio of Curt Cook, Chris Luka, and Rich Barrett played “Bigger than Any Mountain” and “I’m Standing on the Solid Rock.” The choir sang “Great Is the Lord Almighty.”
First special: Dan Hall and Deborah Brenner sang “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power.”
Scripture Reading: Steve Mixer read Matthew 5:1-12.
Last special: Randy Kaady sang “Then Jesus Came.”
Sermon: Darrel Lee read from Matthew 5:13, speaking of the purpose of salt and encouraging Christians by saying that their...
Prelude: Jaewon Yune performed two songs on the violin, “Your Raise Me Up” and “Souvenir de Sarasate.”
Testimonies: Cliff Paulsen gave thanks for the Lord’s protecting hand when he was on a recent trip with his son and several others. While on the highway, a bolt fell out from their vehicle’s front wheel brakes causing the front tire to lock up, but they found the bolt lying nearby, and were soon back on the road with no...
Prelude: Shawn Worthington played “More Love to Thee” and “Ode to Joy” on the organ. The choir followed by singing “Blessed Be the Rock.”
Featured Testimonies: Faye Stehlik (pictured above) rejoiced that after having been told in February that her cancer from fifteen years ago was back, she is currently cancer free! Anne Ajayi thanked the Lord for helping her pass the Bar exam, and she is trusting Him to direct her life. Tim Hammer shared ...
Prelude: The orchestra played “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” and “Doxology.” The choir then sang “Forever King,” with orchestral accompaniment.
First Special: The octet sang “It’s Almost Over.”
Scripture Reading: Steve Mixer read Revelation 2:1-7.
Last Special: Victoria Worthington (pictured above) sang “Give Me Jesus.”
Sermon: John Musgrave preached from Revelation 1:9-11 and 12-20, encouraging his listeners to be sure their love for the Lord is fresh and alive in their hearts, just as it was at the time of...
A youth focus session was held on April 21, beginning with a meal: Sloppy Joe’s and veggies for dinner with cookies and ice cream for dessert. After eating and visiting for about forty-five minutes, the young people gathered for a time of singing. David Warberg played piano and led several songs including “Our God Reigns” and “Thank You, Lord.” This was followed by a time for prayer requests.
The study session was led by Erik...
Friday evening, April 21, a Bible study session was held in the church chapel. This was part two of a three-part series on the book of 1 Corinthians, with this part focusing on chapters five through eleven. Ed Habre was the teacher and he opened with the Scripture from 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, ". . . Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may...
At this year’s Easter concert, Gary Riler directed the choir and orchestra as they presented a cantata titled “The Borrowed Tomb.” The drama cast included over two dozen actors who were directed by Tina Weaver.
In the first scene, Nicodemus (Bill Smith) and Joseph of Arimathaea (Doug Schuermyer) discussed their skepticism regarding a recent spiritual revival led by John the Baptist (Ryan Erdmann). Once Jesus (Jeff Yellott) stepped on the scene, the religious leaders immediately...