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The Pastor
Montana Presbyterians. There’s not many of us. Fewer pastors even. Yet, we’re on the map simply because Norman Maclean wrote A River Runs Through It. Apparently now we all fly fish as well. But a few of us grew up around Flathead Lake in Montana. I spent my early life in the Flathead Valley, a valley framed by the majestic Mission Mountain range on the East and the powerful Flathead River to the West. Every summer I went to Bible Camp on the West shore of Flathead Lake – Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp. In my later college...
read moreSunday May 6 – Look! The World!
Sermon: Look! The World! Text: Luke 24:36-49 Preacher: Pastor Troy Onsager
read moreTravel Companions – May 23
The Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio of San Francisco Opened in 2009, The Walt Disney Family Museum’s ten galleries are innovative multimedia exhibits showcasing the creative ideas and extraordinary achievements of Walt Disney. The museum’s collection is beyond belief both in scope and presentation–this is a must see! Travel Companions will lunch together at the legendary Presidio Golf Course Cafe. Established in 1895, the Presidio Golf Course, is a National Historic Landmark. The cafe features American...
read moreMission: Boracay – Anderson Schmidt
Anderson Schmidt – Teacher/Missionary First Love International Ministries – Escalon Presbyterian Church TO VIEW THE PDF VERSION CLICK HERE: Anderson Schmidt – Boracay TO VIEW THE PLEDGE CARD CLICK HERE: Boracay Pledge Card Boracay (Philippines) – THE NEED Boracay – The Island Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay was originally home to the Ati...
read moreOne Great Hour Of Sharing
Since 1949 Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with those in need. Your generous gifts assist those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and help build strong communities. In doing so, the PC(USA) not only offers its gifts, it offers a visible witness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. EPC will collect its One Great Hour of Sharing Offering on Palm Sunday, April 1. (Though you can continue to donate to this mission offering during the...
read moreSermon Series: The Invincible Love of God
March Sermon Series: The Invincible Love of God – Romans 8:31-39 March 4 – Omnipotent Love What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? March 11 – Vindicating Love Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed...
read morePresbytery Town Hall Meeting Information
On Saturday, March 10, close to 300 people attended an open Town Hall Meeting addressing the current theological and organizational state of the PC(USA), the active involvement of our own Presbytery in the midst of this changing landscape and an overview of the Fellowship of Presbyterians and newly organized ECO. To download the document that was handed out during the meeting click on the following: Town Hall Handout Stockton Town Hall Meeting PDF Powerpoint Part 1 – Theology Part 2 – Polity Part 3 – Fellowship Other...
read moreThe Cross of Christ: Galatians
UPDATE – Tenatively Postponed This week we will begin a sermon series on the Cross of Christ in Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. This series is in honor of the late John Stott, following the trajectory of his conclusion in his classic book “The Cross of Christ.” As we look to Easter we will be examining these seven affirmations of the cross and their connections to our lives. The cross and salvation (Galatians 1:3-5) – February 12 The cross and experience (Galatians 2:19-21) – February 19 The cross and...
read moreGlobal Church Conference 2012
A CONFERENCE FOR HEARING THE CHURCH IN THE MAJORITY WORLD March 2-3, 2012 – First Presbyterian Church Berkeley How can we change the chain of our consumption to bring freedom, dignity, and justice to people around the globe? Hear from Majority World Christians as they share their perspectives on “consumption and justice” and how God has spoken into their lives. We hope their wisdom will inform and encourage us to find ways to live more courageously, justly, and creatively in our context. Escalon Presbyterian Church is...
read moreJanuary Sermon Series: Christian Pillars
Matthew 15:1-20 – Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura) Matthew 15:21-28 – Faith Alone (Sola Fides) Matthew 15:29-39 – Grace Alone (Sola Gratia) Matthew 16:1-12 – Christ Alone (Sola Christus)
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