For the past three Easters, First Assembly Community Ministries has collected an “Easter Offering” designated to a number of projects. This year, our “Easter Offering” will be going completely to one project that is a huge need–world hunger. We will be partnering with Convoy of Hope, the disaster relief and community development partner of the Assemblies of God. Every day, … Read More
The Blessed Life–January 2016 Series
Check out the links below to the video series that moved and touched our church powerfully in the month of January! Also featured here are messages from the series we didn’t watch. At First Assembly Community Ministries, we viewed #1, 2, 3, and 5, but I recommend checking all of them out! The Blessed Life pt. 1 (1-18-15) from LifeMission … Read More
Community FIRST–Committed
Yesterday we finished our series on a note where we asked people to commit to the vision of reaching more and more people in our community with God’s love through developing a community center. In particular, the message in the video below looked at Luke 15 and asked what God values. Accomplishing great things for God requires aligning our heart … Read More
Community FIRST: How Can I Participate?
Last Sunday was a snowy day! It seems a foot of the white stuff fell and kept a lot of people away from First Assembly. We moved ahead with the service and with our series Community FIRST. We’re looking at the promised land again and the opportunities that were there for Joshua and the children of Israel. What happens when … Read More
Isn’t Tithing an Old Testament Principle?
Here is #19 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #19: Why do so many churches teach tithing if it’s an Old Testament principle?A: I have heard many people ask this question in a variety of ways. Often, people wish to connect it … Read More
Did Jews Born before Jesus go to Heaven?
Here is #18 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q: Did Jews born before Jesus go to heaven? The question above rightly assumes that no one has ever been “saved” through observance of the law of Moses. The scriptures say almost the … Read More
Tithes and Offerings
Here is #16 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q: If you designate on your check a portion to go to missions, building fund, etc., is that considered part of your tithe? or is it an offering? The idea of a “tithe” is … Read More
TEXT 2 GIVE Has Arrived at First Assembly!
That’s right! We now have the ability to give at First Assembly Community Ministries through texting! Check out the simple steps below and recognize when you give like this, it doesn’t charge your phone bill, but it goes against a card you already have on file through Secure Give, our online giving platform. Below are the steps: Step 1 – … Read More
Why I Give Online to First Assembly
In addition to being the senior pastor of First Assembly Community Ministries, I’m also a financially contributing member. Beyond tithing, I give regularly to missions and other projects, and I want to share with you why.First, I believe in the mission of this church. I’m grateful to be a part of a church that cares about reaching people far from … Read More
Philippines House Build
Sisoy Today I would like to introduce you to Sisoy and Emi. Sisoy and Emi live near an Assemblies of God church in Cebu City, Philippines. Sisoy is a fisherman, but he does not have his own boat or fishing net because he cannot afford to buy them. He goes fishing with his brother who has a small fishing boat. Some days they … Read More