Change to the Lord’s Prayer
To bring the language of the Lord’s Prayer into closer conformity with the language of Scripture, this week Fourth’s pastors and Session approved changing the wording of one phrase in the Lord’s Prayer.
An Invitation to Our Fall Programs
Dear Fourth Church Family: I am so excited to let you know we are only three weeks away from the start of our fall ministry programs for all ages.
Last Sunday of an Eventful Year: Sunday Gatherings, December 27
On the last Sunday of this eventful year, we will continue to sing beloved Christmas carols, and Rev. Ron Meyer will preach…
Sunday Gatherings, December 20: Fourth Sunday in Advent
Happy Lord’s Day to you. We continue our Advent series in John 1 this morning and gather in the evening for an Advent Communion Service.
Sunday Gatherings, December 13: Third Sunday in Advent
We continue our Advent series in John 1 this morning and gather in the evening for a Candlelight Carol Sing.
Sunday Gatherings, December 6: Starlight Carol Sing, 6:00 p.m.
Today promises to be a full and joyous Lord’s Day as we gather for three indoor services this morning and a Starlight Carol Sing this evening on the Lower Parking Lot.
Sunday Gatherings, November 29: All Services Indoors. New Sermon Series.
Happy Lord’s Day to you. This Sunday, the normal service times apply, but will we hold all four services indoors. As we make that change, we begin a new series in John 1.
Sunday Gatherings, November 22: The Self-Control of Jesus
What a blessing it has been to worship together on the Lower Parking Lot in recent months. I look forward to seeing many of you today, our last Sunday outdoors.
Sunday Gatherings, November 15: The Gentleness of Jesus
It’s hard to believe we are nine weeks into our series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” This morning our sermon looks at the Lord’s gentleness.
Midweek Update: A Devotional on Prayer
We have a God who is unlike any other god, who is near to us and available whenever we call on him.
Sunday Gatherings, November 8: Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!
It’s looking like a bell ringer day for Sunday services! I look forward to greeting many of you and worshiping our God and King together.
Midweek Update: A Devotional for Election Week
During this election week, Dr. Todd Smedley reminds us that Christ our King, the Lord of Glory, is on his throne, ruling and reigning, and nothing happens outside of his will or power.
Sunday Gatherings, November 1: All Services Are ON
Happy Lord’s Day to you. Outdoor services will proceed as usual this morning. Also, hope you set your clocks back one hour last night!
Midweek Update: Music Ministry During the Pandemic
Dr. Todd Smedley talks to Fourth’s Music Director, Ted Bickish, about Fourth’s Music Ministry during the pandemic and our evolving plans for the Advent season.
Sunday Gatherings, October 25: No Outdoor Services
Good morning. Due to the weather, there will be no 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. outdoor services this morning. The 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. indoor services will go forward as scheduled.
Midweek Update: Sunday Services
Dr. Todd Smedley talks to Rev. Corey Gray about our plans for Sunday services as we approach the winter months.
Sunday Gatherings, October 18: “The Patience of Jesus”
Today is a happy day in our church life together, with glorious autumn weather that allows many to gather for worship this morning and a time of thanksgiving and celebration tonight.
Sunday Gatherings, October 11: “The Peace of Jesus”
ALL SERVICES WILL GO FORWARD AS PLANNED today. As of this writing (7:00 a.m.), space is available for both outdoor services.
Midweek Update: Ordination
Dr. Todd Smedley talks to David Frerichs about ordination—the meaning, purpose, and process.
Sunday Gatherings, October 4: “The Joy of Jesus”
This morning, we continue our series “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus” with a sermon from John 15:1–10.
Midweek Devotional & Update: The Love of Jesus
1 John 4:10 tells us “in this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
Sunday Gatherings, September 27: “The Love of Jesus”
I look forward to sharing part 2 of our new series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” Our sermon text will be John 13:1–17 and the Old Testament passage, Isaiah 52:13–53:6.
Midweek Update: Introducing Pastoral Intern Sam Eligwe
Dr. Todd Smedley introduces Pastoral Intern Sam Eligwe and a list of Resources on Racial Reconciliation.
Sunday Gatherings, September 20: New Series
This morning, we begin a new series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” Our sermon text will be Galatians 5:22–24 and the Old Testament passage will be Isaiah 11:1–5.