Sermon Preview: Good News to All the World

This week, we are starting a new series of blog posts, which will provide previews of upcoming sermons, provided by Pastor Penno.  After reading this week’s preview, we also invite you to leave your comment at the end of this blog post, letting the Pastor know that you appreciate the preview.  Or after you listen to the sermon at church or online (on the church website), you can leave a comment here about the sermon.

Young People Take on New Leadership Roles

 Josh Mura is rolling up his sleeves and working hard to expand and enhance our church’s programs for youth, with a goal of nurturing their spiritual growth and helping them feel more connected to their church community.

New Spiritual Defense Bible Class Launched

A new “spiritual defense” Bible class is now meeting at our church every Saturday afternoon at 2 pm.  Led by Charles Reynolds, the class focuses on topics that are pertinent to teens, young adults, and young parents, though individuals of all ages are welcome to attend.

A New Way to Make Your Birthday a Special Celebration

Many of us have fond memories of children’s birthday parties, which may include cakes and candles, piñatas, and a game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey.  As you transition to adulthood, you may not be as happy to turn one year older.  But birthdays can take on a special new meaning if you can use them as an opportunity to give to your friends and family.

Making a Difference from the Seat of Your Bike

On May 2, more than 20 of our church’s young people spent a busy day riding bikes to raise money for the Pathfinder program.  They got up early on a Sunday morning so they could leave church by 6 am and head out on the road to join up with hundreds of other young people from around Northern California for a day of bike riding, great food, and fellowship.

The Blessing of Prayer Partners

The ladies of our church meet once a month, taking time to share concerns, pray for each other, and encourage each other to put God first in their lives.  All ladies are invited to join them on the first Saturday of each month at 1:30 pm at church.

Jesus in Jeans Youth Rally

A dozen teens from our church took part in the Jesus in Jeans Youth Rally on April 9-10, joining teens from all over the Bay Area in a variety of activities to build their faith.

Taking Church Growth Overseas

Church growth in Hayward has translated into church growth overseas.  With the growth of our church’s own Fil-Am Sabbath School class, they were inspired to reach out and help establish a new church in the Philippines. 

From our Pastor: Is There a Self-Propagating Gospel?

We work hard, energetically to proclaim the gospel.  But is there a yet-untried method of soul-winning?  Not merely by pushing electronic buttons, but a method that has such a built-in power pack that common people who believe the message can watch conversions take place?

Why is Our Church Growing?

Several of our church leaders shared their thoughts recently regarding why our church is growing.  Clearly, it’s not the work of just one or two people, but the result of God working through numerous church members.  Read on to find out what others are saying, and then leave your own thoughts and ideas about why our church is growing by posting a comment.