We will seek to capture the heart of our community and world with God’s Redemptive Story. 

 

 

 

February 22, 2026 

Series: See, Believe and Live 

Message: You Must Be Born Again Scripture: John 3:1-21 

 

“Don’t be surprised when I tell you, ‘You must all be born again.’ The wind blows where it wants to and you hear the sound of it, but you don’t know where the wind comes from or where it is going. It is the same with every person who is born from the Spirit.” Nicodemus asked, “How can this happen?” Jesus said, “You are an important teacher in Israel, and you don’t understand these things? I tell you the truth, we talk about what we know, and we tell about what we have seen, but you don’t accept what we tell you. 

“I have told you about things here on earth, and you do not believe me. So you will not believe me if I tell you about things of heaven. The only one who has ever gone up to heaven is the One who came down from heaven—the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, the Son of Man must also be lifted up. So that everyone who believes can have eternal life in him. 

“God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through him. People who believe in God’s Son are not judged guilty. Those who do not believe have already been judged guilty, because they have not believed in God’s one and only Son. 

“They are judged by this fact: The Light has come into the world, but they did not want light. They wanted darkness, because they were doing evil things. All who do evil hate the light and will not come to the light, because it will show all the evil things they do. But those who follow the true way come to the light, and it shows that the things they do were done through God.” 

 

 

 

Iranian Christians We have heard this from Dariush Golbaghi of Safehouse Ministries. “After the horrific circumstances of the past three weeks in Iran, living conditions have become much worse. Because of martial law, strikes, the killings, and the ongoing uprising, many families are struggling severely. We are currently helping the families of believers inside the country. Even though the internet is extremely limited and unstable, we managed to get in touch with a few of our people. We are working— through very difficult channels to transfer helpful funds to them, so they can purchase essential supplies, food and deliver them to the families of believers.” A family of 4 can be helped with a supply of groceries & essentials for $125. Any compassion gifts for the Iran Church may be placed in the clear donation box in the foyer today or clearly designated. Thank you to all who have given. Pray during these dark days of oppression and for the hand of the LORD to get the funds and supplies to His people. Gal. 6:10 

Parents of Prodigals Do you have a prodigal? We define a prodigal as a son or daughter (over age 18) who are not walking with the Lord. Keith and Elizabeth Mace host a fellowship dinner every few months where parents get together for fellowship, a meal and a lesson about how we pray for and deal with having a prodigal. We have found the group to be a source of hope and encouragement. Join us tomorrow Monday, February 23, at 6:30. (Parable found in Luke 15) 

Worship Night This Friday, February 27 from 6-8 p.m. In the midst of busy lives, we invite you to come together for an evening of fellowship, dinner and worship through music and lifting our voices together to our King. We will have a brief testimony from Reuben Meriakol, who will be visiting us that weekend from Kenya. Children will stay with their families. No childcare is provided. Dinner will be “pot-luck” - sign up today for main course dishes, salads and desserts. Especially need: Main entrees (chicken, lasagna, stir-fry, enchiladas, meatloaf, baked potatoes, etc.) 

Saturday Men’s Breakfast will be February 28 (in lieu of March 7), as Reuben Meriakol will be our guest speaker. Invite your friends! Hot breakfast, hot coffee and friendships. 

Prayer & Cookies for Kairos Prison Outreach is March 5-8. Prayer and Cookies needed and greatly used! Homemade cookies are a delicious way the Lord opens hearts to hear about the Love of Jesus. Stop by the table after both services to sign up to pray, and to get Cookie recipes, if needed. Cookies can come to the church next Sunday or by noon on Wednesday, March 4. 

Toddler Group at VBS We have a need for 2 leaders during VBS week (June 8) to walk with our toddlers. Can you help?? Contact Charlynn at the church office. 

Women’s Wednesday Morning Study from 10-11:30 studying Acts. The ladies share, “It’s an enriching time where we all sense that Jesus is with us as we study God’s eternal Word and share our varied life experiences and wisdom gleaned from years of following the Lord– so glorifying to Him. Time well invested! Join us! “ 

Wednesday Night Prayer is from 7-8 p.m. weekly. Join us for singing, a brief devotion & small groups praying (silently or aloud) for the ministries and a list of salvation requests. It’s a wonderful small group of prayer warriors. 

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