Pastor Jon's Blog

Richard Dawkins, Maria von Trapp has 7 words for you.

Pastor Jon — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:54:53 +0000

Good times, good times..

How's Your Bible Reading?

Pastor Jon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:14:16 +0000

Hope you're keeping up with your Bible Reading in the NewThru30 Plan.

I made a little something for you, just for fun. It contains all the words in the book of Acts (which we're presently reading through), minus the most common words. Hope you enjoy it.

Download the "Acts Word Cloud" here:

Winter Retreat Preaching

Pastor Jon — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:38:52 +0000

Pastor Mike Ragan (middle) brought 3 great messages to us at the Winter Retreat. Here he is with Pastor Jon Marshall (left) and Bro. Jeff Rains (right). You can download the messages here:

Winter Retreat Collage

Pastor Jon — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:36:00 +0000

Get your free collage of the 2010 Winter Retreat by clicking here:

Check out all the Winter Retreat pictures here:

NewThru30 Bible Reading Challenge

Pastor Jon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:03:46 +0000

Join us this coming Monday, January 11, as we read through our New Testament in 30 days!

Many members of the church will be going through the 1 year plan, but this is a special challenge for singles only. If you have never read through a large portion of Scripture in a short time, this is the easiest plan you could ever start with. There are 10 grace days to catch up with!

Download the schedule here:

Add a comment with your name if you plan to join us.

Winter Retreat Is Coming!

Pastor Jon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:45:54 +0000

Winter Retreat is coming this Thursday-Saturday. Jump on the sleigh with us and come. We'll be leaving at 2:00 on Thursday.

It's gonna be cold and snowy, so bring your snow gear.
Pastor Mike Ragan and his wife Grace will be speaking for us this year.
Contact Pastor Jon at the church to get on board: 419-867-9996.

Making Mud Pies

Pastor Jon — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:45:33 +0000

We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.

~ C.S. Lewis

What mud pies are you making today, ignoring your divine purpose on this earth?

Top 5 Reasons to Come on the Winter Retreat

Pastor Jon — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:46:22 +0000

Preaching – Bro. Mike Ragan is preaching. ‘Nuff said. He will bless your heart and challenge your spirit.
Fellowship – laughter with friends will be available by the bucketful.
Shadrach Challenge – a 2-hour, intense experience with just you and God
Food – it’s an awesome buffet-style set-up. You will not be disappointed.
Games – volleyball, tic-tac challenge (Bro. Jeff returns!), basketball, snow tubing.

Leaving: Thursday, January 7, 2:00 PM from the church

Back: Saturday, January 9, 2:00 PM, back at the church

Cost: $100

Top 3 All-Time Christmas Gifts?

Pastor Jon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:13:00 +0000

What are your all-time top 3 Christmas gifts? Mine? 1. A red remote-control sports car from my Dad. I was too young at the time to even know what I was doing with it. I don't think I ever really used it correctly. I can still see it, though. Sweet...

Bible Reading Lies, Part 1

Pastor Jon — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:06:48 +0000

Did you ever consider the fact that while you're reading your Bible, the Bible is reading you? The Word of God is quick (alive) and powerful. Maybe God shuts down your understanding when you come to Him and tell Him what He is going to tell you.