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 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the sanctuary
His Place podcast and sermon audio
The His Place podcast has launched! 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 the sermon audio archive.
Jason Gray featured here on January 4th
On Sunday, January 4th our morning services will feature the music and ministry of Jason Gray. Join us at 9:00 or 11:00 for a concert of what ChristianMusic.com calls "Christian music at its finest, combining various styles, such as rock, folk, and soul ... while effectively expressing the Gospel."
Christianity Today describes Jason’s “honest, and approachable pop” as “the smart singer/songwriter adult contemporary of Bebo Norman or Sara Groves, with shades of PFR, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe.”
These New Year mini-concerts are free of charge, and the public is invited to attend. Click here to find out more about Jason Gray and his music.
More reviews:
Soul Shine Magazine: “Jason Gray leaves you speechless, like someone articulated exactly what you wished you could say.”
CBN Music: “He presents his flaws and need for God with a simplicity that’s understandable and inspiring.”
Jesus Freak Hideout: “Jason Gray's honest, sincere, and real approach to songwriting is the kind of writing that the Christian pop and worship genres have been needing to hear more from.”
Her Place @ His Place
His Place Ladies: It’s time again for Her Place @ His Place! This is a casual Saturday morning get-together especially for you! Come make new friends and enjoy laughter; feel refreshed, connected, and renewed through fellowship, worship and workshops. We’ll meet in the sanctuary this Saturday, January 10th; doors will open at 9:30 am and the program is from 10:00 am to noon.
In addition to our main speaker, there are two great workshops to choose from: Balancing Organization and Reality and Eight Points to Ponder, Nine Essential Ingredients. The suggested donation is $5 per person, paid at the door. For more information and to register, visit us online at www.hisplaceladies.com. Free childcare is available; please sign up in advance with Maria at 770-8812.
Video: Operation Christmas Child 2008
Click here to watch the full version of the video shown on Sunday, highlighting the gathering, boxing, and loading of shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child.
“Kids’ Night In” pictures
On Friday, November 21st, about 100 kids came to the Ark for games, food, and a movie! You'll find the Kids’ Night In photo album, along with all the Children's Church albums, here. Or you can click here to go directly to the photos!
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 Pastor Bruces 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
