The church is not a burden, it's a benefit

 

Don't become supper!

 

Where Are You Looking For Jesus?

 

You’re invited to our Easter services!

 

First Church of God

4600 W. 111^th Street

Oak Lawn, IL  60453

 

Easter Service times: Saturday, April 3, 5pm;

Sunday, April 4, 9am or 11am

 

#ThankYouForSharing

Dan Marler 2019 Pastor’s Report

The church is not supposed to be a PUNISHING OBLIGATION!

A little bit of levity!

You're invited... by Frau

You're invited to church!

My scenic view

This is my very scenic view most Friday nights when the Worship Team is rehearsing for the Sunday morning services.

We have some terrific music planned for this Sunday, December 9^th. Really! I think you’re definitely going to want to check it out.

Inspiration. Challenge. Praising God. Teaching from the Word. Encouragement.

…All of the above will be happening on Sunday.

(…We will even have some fun. Oh I know that’s not supposed to be legal at church but we have fun, anyhow. By the way, you should probably keep that on the down low. Grumpy people get mad when they find out about it.)

If you’re in the area I invite you to join us!

First Church of God

4600 W. 111^th Street

Oak Lawn, IL

Service times: Sunday 9am and 11am

It is important for the church to PHYSICALLY meet together!

Thanks Brennan Manning For Helping Me Understand God's Love

Many years ago, I was in a small group with a few other men. At one point in this group, we listened to some

talks by a Christian teacher named Brennan Manning.  I had not heard of Brennan, yet, at this time. In these recorded talks Brennan said something that touched me deeply.  He said, “God loves you.” 

Oh, don’t get me wrong, I had heard people say, “God loves you,” before this time.  But in my mind, it was always said in a qualified way, for instance, “God loves you! …But remember, you still have to obey Him.”

Even though I grew up in a loving Christian church with terrific people, I had never heard (or at least it seemed to me that I had never heard) someone have the audacity to just say, “God loves you,” [period].  Without some type of qualifier.

Believe it or not, this was a big deal for me. 

I listened to the talks thinking:  “Wait a minute, God loves me without some type of qualifier having to be added to the statement?!?  Wow!”

I just learned, this morning, that Brennan has died.  I believe I’ll have an opportunity to thank him for his teaching, some day, when I pass over to the other side. But for now, I’ll write it here:  “Thanks, Brennan, for the incredible gift of helping me understand that God loves me.”

…Without qualifiers.