Come join us Sunday night, August 16, at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, for an evening with Stefanos and Manon Mihalios, our missionaries to Athens, Greece. They will give us an update about how God is using their ministry in the midst of economic, social, and political turmoil in that country. They will also share… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. Craving Some “We Time” Dear Church Family, I spent many of my growing up years in a small town in Pennsylvania near a thriving Amish community. Many of their customs seemed strange to me as a kid: no electricity, no cars, no “conveniences of this modern world.”… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Taylor Mendoza, Northpoint’s Junior High Ministry Intern. The Joy of Meeting Face to Face: Social Media and Cyber Relationships Dear Church Family, Every year, Instagram users upload 21.9 billion photos to the visual social network. According to a study done by the photo company Photoworld, it would take many lifetimes just… Continue Reading
It’s not too late! Senior High Summer Camp is TOMORROW. SH is headed to the Kern River July 17-22. To secure a spot, be at room A16 tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., with cash or check in hand. Click here for camp flyer and packing list. Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. Hope for Parents Dealing with Wayward Children Dear Church Family, This past Sunday, I preached from Hosea 11, which gives a wonderful depiction of God’s great love for Israel, who is described as a rebellious and wayward… Continue Reading
Join us THIS Sunday, July 19, for an evening with Raja, missionary to women living under the oppression of Islam in Jordan. Meet in Heritage Hall at 6:00 p.m., to hear from the founder of Call Her Blessed Ministry, and to enjoy pie and ice cream. Continue Reading
Meetings with Hotdogs Dear Church Family, Our semi-annual Congregational Meeting is only about three weeks away. What? You don’t seem terribly excited. I get it. Congregational meetings are not typically the stuff of life-altering discussions and riveting gospel-exchanges. But they do provide a great opportunity to hear about (and praise God for) what He is… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Deadly Rituals Hosea 9-10 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: To those who reject His grace and spurn His authority, God ultimately brings judgment. To nations that ignore His precepts and flaunt His moral law, God promises His reproach. But amid warnings of impending doom, He whispers softly, “Repent; turn to me and live; I… Continue Reading
For Freedom Set Free Hello Church Family, I hope you’re planning on enjoying some extended time with friends and family over the next few days. My calendar is already full! After all, this weekend we celebrate the independence that we gained as a country some 239 years ago—all the benefits that come with being a… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Dave Dussault, a leader in Northpoint’s prayer ministry and former elder in the church. Prayer for Our Nation Dear Church Family, Independence Day is approaching. At a time when the news fills with reports of men and women openly rejecting God’s holy standards, Christians can… Continue Reading