We are not alone in ministry. Broadway serves the Rockford community alongside dozens of other faithful, Christ-honoring congregations, including several Covenant churches in northern Illinois. Through our denomination, we are also connected to ministries across the nation and around the world. At the end of June, delegates will meet in Orlando for Gather, the Annual…
It will soon be Easter, but let’s not rush too quickly to the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Let’s walk with Him oward the cross, let’s listen to the words He spoke, let’s contemplate His suffering and allow our souls to feel the sorrow of His death. Easter falls late on the calendar this year, so…
Jesus talked a lot about bread. I understand some people need to limit their gluten intake for health reasons, but we can all appreciate how bread is presented in the Bible as a symbol of what satisfies our daily needs. We get hungry and have to eat, and bread is the most basic food that…
Compound interest is a remarkable force of financial power. For instance, if you were to invest $100 at 7 percent interest for 20 years, it would turn into nearly $400. Or imagine if someone had invested just $1 at the time of Christ into a bank account paying a modest 1 percent annual rate of…
Happy New Year from the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Committee. This month please pray for Missionary Aviation Repair Center (MARC). “MARC started as an organized aviation maintenance facility for Alaskan missions in 1964 by Roald and Harriett Amundsen. Within a year, God provided a Cessna 180 and led them to provide not only quality maintenance,…
Merry Christmas from the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Committee. This month please pray for The Rock River Valley Pantry. “The Rock River Valley Pantry was established in 1976 serving about 125 households a month. Those who needed the pantry could use them four times a year. Today RRVP is the largest community-based food pantry in…
Join 60 Plus for lunch on Tuesday, December 17th, at 11:30 AM at Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail. Please call Sue at church 815-399-9296 or give Karen Holmertz your reservation by December 15th. Also let her know if you need a ride. Remember to invite others to join us. We will not be going…
This fall, the Sunday School class will be led by several gifted teachers through Bible study and topical discussions. The fall sched-ule will begin with Pastor Mike teaching a two-week session on Eli-jah the Prophet. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m., beginning September 8.
Each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike leads this interactive and challenging Bible study. This fall, the group will continue exploring the Gospel of Luke, picking up in chapter 11. Join us for warm fel-lowship, thoughtful conversation and spiritual encouragement. Pas-tor’s Bible Study begins September 5.
This month please pray for Covenant Youth of Alaska (CYAK) and Rockford Police Chaplaincy. “CYAK was formed in 1992 through the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska in response to the struggles of Alaska Native youth who have some of the highest rates of suicide, teen pregnancy, and sexual abuse in the country. Today CYAK ’s…
