Small churches of less than 100 people make up 59 % (177,000) of the 300,000 congregations in the USA. In other words, most church congregations are considered small. Why would someone want to go to a small congregation when a person can go to a Mega Church with a plethora of programs, ministries, and ministers … Read more
We are currently in a sermon series on I Kings. Each week we take one or two chapters of this fascinating book and cover it verse by verse. Pastor Dave Hallstrom delivers the messages each week with an emphasis on learning some of the interesting passages in the Old Testament. Living Well by Living Wisely … Read more
Going to church during the Monsoon season can be a challenge. This last Saturday the rain came down in buckets causing the washes to flood and close parts of Old Spanish Trail. It is good to call ahead on days like this, so we can let you know if the road is open.
Psalm 37:21 “The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives.” How a person handles their money says a lot about that person. It shows if a person has integrity, is honest, or principled and wise, or if the person lacks integrity, is fraudulent, and corrupt. It shows the … Read more
When we lie, we lose a part of our soul. If we continue to lie and live a lie we lose our souls completely and no longer have an authentic relationship with God or his Kingdom. (Rev. 21:8) Over time a liar becomes “seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron” (I Tim … Read more
We begin a new Sermon Series on July 19th, on the Book of Malachi, called “You Can Not Out Give God”. Malachi is the last book in your Old Testament, and is only four chapters long but it has a lot to say to our present generation. God challenges us in this book that if … Read more
Don’t forget that this Tuesday (July 7th) is the beginning of the Financial Peace Class by Dave Ramsey. If you have not signed up for the class, you may still attend, by showing up at the church by 6:30 PM for the class.
Fellowship Dinners are always a pleasant time together. At Saguaro Buttes we schedule monthly fellowship meals, on the second Sunday of each month. The church provides the main dish and members bring a side dish. Everyone is welcome, whether you are able to bring something or not, we just enjoy the fellowship. Tim and Sandy … Read more
Our new sign has been spruced up a little with some decorative bricks on the side columns. The work was done just before the July 4th weekend.
Each month after our pot luck dinner at Saguaro Buttes, the kids enjoy playing basketball while their parents are visiting.