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Introduction : Known is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as, “Proved or understood.”  What are the following pictures on the screen known for: Kansas, Hesston, HMBC, You? Often our answers for what we are known for are based on what we do.  In today’s passage, we see what matters is WHO we know. Follow vs. 13-14 ·          Gates-There are only two choices. Can also be translated as door.   In Jesus’ day, shepherds often would serve as the gate to a fenced area during the night.   They would lay down in the opening to keep the sheep safe inside while keeping the wolves out. ·          Vs. 13-Wide-It’s easy, leads to destruction, many enter it o    Way is Easy & Many Enter It-Some translations use path. Self focused, self righteousness, many options. “Do whatever you want, whatever makes you happy, whatever is true for you” §   (John 14:6) Jesus said ...

We have victory through Jesus Christ our Lord.  This song reminds us of the victory that is ours now and in the future. Enjoy this great hymn of the faith.

Matthew West does it again with his new song, "Day One". What a great reminder of our God and what we need to remember as we begin this new year. Click on the link below. http://smarturl.it/DayOneFB

Here is my final post from Jesus > Religion by Jefferson Bethke.  His final chapters focus on our future and why we need the be participants in the church. We are to created, cultivate, and redeem while we're here. . .The fact that we can create is a sign we are created in his image. Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone has worth and everyone has dignity. Faith is no longer wrapped up in a building; it's wrapped up in every soul who loves Jesus. When the people of God move, the church moves. It's not brick and mortar; it's skin and bone. We are called to redeem this earth--everything, not just the spiritual part. Jesus is Lord of all of it, even the mundane Mondays through Saturdays. He's not just in charge of Sundays. I saw the church wasn't a museum for good people; it was a hospital for the broken. Jesus wasn't trying to create a place to show off his shiny employees; he wanted a place where his children could be healed. Fo...

Throughout the summer, we as pastors at Hesston MB have gathered to pray and plan together.  We have covered various topics such as calendar, missions, discipleship, ministry and congregation needs.  It has also included a discussion of DiscipleShift .  The more we meet together, the more excited I get about the future of Hesston MB. Last week is a perfect example.  We had a specific item that was on our agenda every Thursday for a month, but kept being crowded out.  It started to become somewhat frustrating.  But as we met last Thursday, we could see clearly that the delay was all about God's timing.  He was working out some amazing details that allowed us to make exciting plans for the summer.  We were able to see via a lunch meeting, email, and text that God is leading and guiding us as pastors as we make plans.  I cannot wait to share with the congregation what God has planned. Stay tuned and make sure you are involved with our upcomi...