Hi, I’m Pastor Bruce.
Welcome
to His Place, where the worship is heartfelt,
the message is straightforward, and the children
are given high priority. And please, just call
me Bruce (after all, I don’t refer to you
as Plumber Bill).
At His Place we appreciate authenticity, and
treasure transparency. We’re real people, in a real
world, serving a real God. That means we aim for a balanced
mixture of lighthearted self-awareness and thoughtful God-awareness.
Have you ever felt “out of place”
when faced with outmoded musical instruments, arcane religious
jargon, and inexplicable rituals? I have, too. We’ve
replaced those would-be barriers with culturally-relevant
music, language, and traditions.
Oh, and visitors are always welcome to investigate
our beliefs, patterns, and practices, in the pursuit of truth.
So, whether you’re a spiritual seeker or a committed
Christian, you’ve come to the right place … a
fun place to get serious about God!
Please look around and get to know us …
I’ll stay here and greet our next guest. And by the
way, I’m glad you stopped by!
Adult
services: Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 am in
the sanctuary
Children's Church:
Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 am in the Ark
Youth group:
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the sanctuary
Financial Peace University
Many American families are deeply in debt,
creating destructive stress and conflict in their
lives and relationships. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University provides biblically-sound and highly-motivating principles and strategies for overcoming financial chaos and debt to find financial peace.
Financial Peace University is a 13-week class to be held Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, September 12th through December 12th. Get more information and sign up for the class (or the August 29th preview) at the church this Sunday or call Steve Hall at 770-2034 (e-mail him at svenhall@hotmail.com) or Todd Thompsen at 445-3535.
Ladies’ Bible study starting next month
All ladies are invited to enroll in our next Bible study, Me, Myself & Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover. We will meet at the church to review the weekly lesson in small discussion groups, followed by an insightful video teaching by the author, Jennifer Rothschild.
Groups meet Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm, or Wednesdays, 10:00 am to noon for this 7-week study that begins September 21st (evening) or September 22nd (daytime). Enrollment ($20) is at the church this Sunday. Remember, late registrations are no longer permitted so be sure to enroll yourself and your friends by Sunday, August 29th.
Baptism coming September 12th
If you would like to be part of our next baptism, pick up a baptism packet at the church. Participants must return the Baptism Interest Response form to the church office by Monday, August 30th. Then, attend the baptism class at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 12th at the front of the sanctuary. Baptism will be held that Sunday in the pool next to the Ark, following 2nd service.
His Place podcast and sermon audio
Each week, the Sunday message will be available to podcast subscribers or to listen to here on the website.
In addition, an archive of sermon audio files (currently going back to May 18, 2008) is available. Links to sermon transcripts and direct mp3 file downloads are also available. Click here to find out more about the His Place podcast and to access the sermon audio archive.
Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible
We’ve been hitting the historic “Route 66” to cover all 66 books of the Bible in 66 practical, life-applicable messages. Video, audio, sermon transcripts, and reading plans from Pastor Bruce’s series, “Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible” are available online. Visit route66bible.com
(The free Adobe Reader is required to view sermon transcripts, and the free Flash Player is required to listen to sermons and view video.)
Online Membership Manual
The His Place Membership Manual is now available to read, search, browse, or print online. Click here to open a new window with the manual in a friendly, page-turning, newfangled, electronic form.
Whether you’re new to His Place, plan to become a member, or just want to know more about who we are, what we believe, and why we do what we do, check it out!
“Big Picture” mosaic viewer
View the sanctuary’s “Big Picture” online! Click here for a zoom-and-pan version of our mosaic of Jesus, featuring His Place photos from 1999 to 2005. Use the controls at the bottom of the picture to zoom in and out, and to move left, right, up, and down; click and drag the picture to move it any direction. A red rectangle within the thumbnail in the upper left corner shows where you are located in the mosaic.
Where’s the chair?
Video and audio from the series“Jesus’ Greatest Hits” is still available online. Visit wheres-the-chair.com to find links for each Sunday from the series:
- Video introductions
- Sermon transcripts
- Click-to-play sermon audio
Check out the site today! And as a bonus, see if you can find the “hidden” scriptures. (The free Adobe Reader is required to view sermon transcripts, and the free Flash Player is required to listen to sermons and view video.)
Click here for an archive of previous announcements
