Pastor Jerry Lawson

Pastor’s Corner | September 2011

This month will be the tenth anniversary of that tragic day September 11, 2001. Many of us remember that shortly after 9-11 people returned to church and even started attending for the first time in their lives. So, for the next few months there was an increase in churches across America. People were searching for [continue reading]

Pastor’s Corner | July 2011

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. (Luke 10:33-34). [continue reading]

Pastor’s Corner | February 2011

But God has so compose the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are [continue reading]

Pastor’s Corner | November 2010

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. — Psalm 46: vv 1 – 3 (ESV) In [continue reading]

Youth: A Fall Extravaganza

THE YOUTH COMMITTEE held its second official meeting and event, A Fall Extravaganza, on October 17. There were 28 children in attendance, several school parents, and quite a few congregational members as well. The meeting began with Pastor Jerry sharing “A Pumpkin Parable” in the Chapel. Activities were set up in the cafeteria and included [continue reading]

Satan is battling God for your Soul

Are you aware that Satan is battling God for your soul on a daily basis?  Do you feel the battle raging inside you? Do you have doubts and insecurity creep in making you tense, depressed and unsure of your beliefs in God’s promises? That’s Satan doing his thing. Here is a suggestion from a snowbird [continue reading]

Youth:Messy Foods Games = Food Fight!

The Youth Kick Off event last Sunday was a huge success! The chapel was buzzing as about fifty or more children anxiously awaited the opening. Kellie opened the meeting just after one o’clock, introduced the youth committee, explained the Messy Foods Stations, and had the children introduce themselves. After dividing the kids into groups, Pastor [continue reading]

The Mystery Worshiper

I received a hand written letter from Allison yesterday who is a full time ministry member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in our area. She enclosed a tract that invited me to reach out to them if I needed more information on God’s plan for His children in troubled times or desired a personal visit. They [continue reading]

Pastor’s Corner | October 2010

PASTOR’S CORNER E-mail: jblawson01@gmail.com So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Is. 55:11) My grandmother grew up in the northern reaches of North Dakota. A place once described as being [continue reading]

It’s a New Season

”It’s a New Season” by Janet Goetz As September dawns upon us our carefree summer activities begin to wane and a new focus starts to emerge. We get back into a routine, meet new people and learn new things. This is also true of our Church Council. We were installed at the end of July [continue reading]