Pastor Cheryl’s Blog

Catherine Gibson Fergusen – April 18, 2023

Every third Tuesday, we talk about a character in church history who still influences the church today. Today I want to talk about Catherine Gibson Ferguson. Catherine Gibson Ferguson was a former enslaved person who opened the first interracial Sunday school and orphanage in 1788 in the United States, which she supported through her catering […]


The Prayer that Reveals Christ’s Heart – March 28, 2023

When I Say that “The Lord’s Prayer” you might think of the prayer we say every Sunday in church that where we hallow God’s name and confess our sins. That is a very important that Jesus gave when the disciples asked, “Lord, how shall we pray?” So maybe we should call that the disciples. I […]


Billy Sunday a man to be revered – March 21, 2023

In January, Pastor Cheryl told you that every third Tuesday that we were going to talk about a person in Church history who has influenced our Christian faith. Today She will share with you about Billy Sunday who is known as a great baseball player for the Chicago Cubs and the White Soxs but also […]


Jesus’s Teaching in the Last 40 Days of His Ministry – March 15, 2023

Jesus’s last teaching before He travels to Calvary is found in Luke 21. We find Jesus in the temple preaching every day as He starts His final road to Calvary. His last message reveals Christ’s heart for people and His priorities in His mission. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk on the last teaching of Christ […]


Christ’s Transfiguration – March 7, 2023

For the month of March, Pastor Cheryl is going to be talking about Christ’s last forty days of ministry as He travels to Calvary. This week we revisit Jesus’s transfiguration from Luke 9:28-36. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk as she explores the role our perspective plays in our faith journey.


Our Lenten Journey – February 28, 2023

When we observe Lent, we contemplate Christ’s journey to the cross while prayerfully contemplating our own faith journeys. We take forty days out of the year to consider the struggles Jesus had on His way to the cross and also to surrender our struggles to Him. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk on Jesus’ determination to […]


The Celebration of Ash Wednesday – February 21, 2023

Many Christians I think misinterpret Lent and Ash Wednesday as a time to punish themselves for their sins. As a Christian minister, let me assure you that there is no need to punish yourself for your sins. Jesus paid that price on the cross. As Protestants we view Lent and Ash Wednesday through the eyes […]


Katie Luther & Valentine’s Day – February 15, 2023

Happy Valentine’s Day!!! I told you last month that every third week of month on my blog, we would talk about a character in church history who has influenced our faith. Last week we talked about George Washington Carver, a former enslaved man who worked tirelessly in science and education to make a stand for […]


Active Waiting on the Lord – February 7, 2023

God tells us to wait on the Lord but what does that mean? Waiting is not a passive action; it is an active action that can teach us many life lessons. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk on “Active Waiting On the Lord.”


God’s Boundaries – January 31, 2023

Starting a new year makes us want to set new goals so we can live better this year than we did last year. One of our goals might be setting better boundaries. We think of boundaries as human invention, yet they are mentioned in scripture. The bible tells us that God sets boundaries over nature […]