A Living Hope
 Some people place all their hope in what they can see or touch. That kind of hope is often little more than wishful thinking rather than an anticipation of what we know will happen. When it comes to a spiritual foundation for our hope, it never resides in what we can know or experience. Our hope is firmly founded on what Christ brings, not on what we can conjure up. The ultimate hope is in what happens after we die. Our salvation then has to be rooted in Christ and His resurrection. When we place our hope in Him, we are trusting that He is able to keep it safe and untainted. This is why we must trust in the Lord. He is able to keep our salvation from fading away. Everything else is shifting sand, subject to the trials and difficulties of life, but when we have a living hope, kept by the Lord Himself, guaranteed by the shedding of His blood, we do not have to worry. This week we move full force into our new series, “Enduring Grace—Hope” as we look at 1 Peter as the backdrop of our study. Invite someone who needs a fresh dose of living hope and join us this Sunday.
Pastor Montia
View Pastor Montia's video HERE.
Read more about The Gathering HERE
THIS WEDNESDAY, 6:30-8:30PM
Life Development Classes
Saturday, September 24, 9:00am-1:00pm
CONNECT - Membership Class
This class is a prerequisite to membership that teaches salvation, baptism, and the Lord's Supper, along with the purposes, targets, structure, and affiliations of our Church. Pastor Montia teaches CONNECT.
GROW - Spiritual Maturity
In order to grow spiritually mature in your Christian walk, four basic habits will be taught as the focus of this class. Pastor Mike Lovato teaches GROW.
Register HERE, Mag Central on Sundays, or call the church office at 951.689.5700.
Lunch provided. Childcare available for birth - 6th grade.
For more information click HERE.
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