Luke 3:1-20 (click to display NIV text) December 16, 2012 (Third Sunday in Advent) Pastor Dwight A. Nelson “John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.’ “ We have been talking in this season about Holy Light, and fire is a type of light. […]
Luke 21:25-36 (click to display NIV text) December 2, 2012 (First Sunday in Advent) Pastor Dwight A. Nelson “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” What was it like to be a follower of Jesus in the early years of the church? The disciples and others watched him be crucified in the year 33. Soon after the beginning of the church, they began […]
Libertyville Covenant Church has been invited to participate in a “Sticky Faith” learning cohort. “Sticky Faith” is a research based initiative out of Fuller seminary that is designed to address the nation wide exodus of young adults from the church and their faith. Our young people today are wrestling with the place of faith and the church in their lives as they engage a increasingly secular culture. The heart of this movement is to help churches thinking […]
I Thessalonians 1:1-10 (click to display NIV text) November 18, 2012 Pastor Dwight A. Nelson “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Gladdie Greenfield was the first one to catch it. The menu board on Pancake Night last Wednesday […]
Check out some of the photos taken at our 35th Anniversary celebration. A special thanks to Nancy McLinden and Scott Anderson for being our official photographers! Check Here for Photos