On Wednesday, March 30, twenty students and six leaders help package 1,296 pounds of carrots for Food Lifeline. Food Lifeline is a Shoreline-area non-profit that works to come up with creative solutions to stopping hunger.
Easter Weekend Recap
We Are Moving!
We have known since November that we will need to move out of our current building. As a young church, we have faced many challenges that have prevented us from purchasing a long-term home right away. These challenges are not insurmountable, but they do take time. And so, after much prayer and hard work, we have made the decision to move into Lynwood High School for the near future while we continue to work toward the purchase of a long-term home.
Help Spread the Word About Easter!
Easter is less than three weeks away. This holiday is my absolute favorite because we get to celebrate the most surprising, unexpected and world-changing event in human history — the resurrection of Jesus! Because Jesus is alive we can know that death is defeated, our sins are forgiven, and we have been given eternal life. Christians should party on Easter!
In addition to celebrating, we have an opportunity this time of the year.
Is Melchizedek Jesus?
I recently preached from Hebrews 7, which means I had the opportunity to talk about one of the most mysterious and intriguing figures in the bible, Melchizedek. Throughout the day, I had multiple people approach me and ask some variation of the question, "so what do you think, Pastor Aaron...was Melchizedek actually Jesus?"
Kids Ministry Is Awesome
Since we re-planted as Sound City, this was the highest attendance that we have ever had in our children's ministry — over 130 children! Think about that...over 130 lives being touched by the message of Jesus' love! I am so proud of the many faithful men and women who serve in our children's ministry. But, as I'm sure you can guess, there is always room for more people to get involved.
Our First Annual Covenant Member Recommitment Period
Last month, we had our first birthday as Sound City Bible Church. We’ve experienced God’s favor and grace to us in some amazing ways in this past year. And while it seems like it was only yesterday, it was about this time last year that the provisional board and founding elders were prayerfully and busily meeting together almost daily in an effort to establish the basic foundations of this newborn church.
We Have a New Website!
If you're reading this, welcome to the newly redesigned website of Sound City Bible Church! Over the last few weeks and months, one of our Covenant Members has worked very hard to make the site that you're now enjoying. Thank you, Jesus, for generous and faithful volunteers who know how to make technology work! Let me highlight a few features that we're excited about.
What About "Super Sunday?"
In less than two weeks, Americans of all types will gather together to celebrate our nation’s unofficial holiday, the Super Bo…oh wait, I’m not allowed to use that phrase due to NFL rules. I guess I’ll just call it “the big game.” Like any good resident of Seattle, I’m bummed that our Hawks didn’t make it to the big game this year. At Sound City Bible Church, we’re still going to have all three of our normal service times (9a, 11a, and 5p) because I’d much rather teach through the book of Hebrews than be blinded with the bright and clashing uniforms of some ponies and kitty cats.
Practical Tips To Help With Depression
The following tips come from the book Depression: Looking Up From the Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch. If you are someone who struggles with depression, or if you are someone who wants to help those who do struggle, I would highly encourage you to purchase a copy of this very helpful book. Please note that these lists are not meant to be exhaustive. They simply can help “prime the pump” as you think of ways to battle depression.