There are few more defining passages in the Bible than this command from Jesus to love one another. Jesus, himself, describes it as the fulfilment of the Law: to love God with our whole selves and to similarly love our neighbor. In 1 John we read that we cannot say we love God while at the same time hating others. So you see how important this passage is!Why has the Church earned a different reput...  Read More

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21NO Worship Team Rehearsal6:30 p.m. -Prayer Gathering meets - Room 113Please join in praying for our pastoral transition processTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 225:30 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, TESTIMONY, small groups, Solid Rock CafeFRIDAY/SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23-24Fresno Pacific University board meetingsSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 258:30 a.m. - Growth ClassesFoundations in Finance - Room 111Salt...  Read More

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY14 - VALENTINE'S DAY 6:30 p.m. - Worship Team Rehearsal - Gym6:30 p.m. -Prayer Gathering meets - Room 113Please join in praying for our pastoral transition processTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 155:30 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, LESSON, small groups, Solid Rock CafeSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1710:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY Sponsor/Mentor Training - Rooms 114/115 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1...  Read More

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 711:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Gate Soup Luncheon - Palm United Methodist Church, Dinuba3:00 p.m. - Memorial Service for Lori Moreno - Gym/Dining Room6:30 p.m. - Worship Team Rehearsal - Gym6:30 p.m. -Prayer Gathering meets - Room 113Please join in praying for our pastoral transition processTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 85:30 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, TESTIMONY, small groups, Solid ...  Read More

Take some time to meditate on this verse, and on its context in 1 Peter 1.It's part of a larger section calling us to holiness.Holiness isn't a word we use much in our daily conversations. Unfortunately, it's become mostly a "church" word, and it's not used much in the church, either. The church and the world would certainly benefit from holiness! How? Through authentic (sincere) love.You see, the...  Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 246:30 p.m. - Worship Team Rehearsal - Gym6:30 p.m. -Prayer Gathering meets - Room 113THURSDAY, JANUARY 255:30 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, TESTIMONY, small groups, Solid Rock CafeSUNDAY, JANUARY 288:30 a.m. - Growth ClassesFoundations in Finance - Room 111Salt & Light: 2 Timothy - Rooms 114-1159:30 a.m. - Connecting Point10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP - NLC KIDS - NURSERYPastor Mark w...  Read More