Pastor Ron shared 4 reasons we need to fight fair in this week’s sermon:

• God does it
• Fighting fair promotes healthy love
• Fighting fair increases passion
• We already do it

As his example, Pastor Ron used the example of Jesus Christ, who fought for the right reasons, in the right measure, at the right time.

In this week’s sermon Pastor Ron discussed six fears we have that cause us to avoid conflict resolution: being disliked, making matters worse, rejection, hypocrisy, sharing our feelings, and not knowing how to resolve conflict. Then, he shared seven Biblical ways to resolve conflict:

• Understand the person first and the issue second
• Examine our own motives before examining theirs
• Grow the relationship
• Settle the conflict quickly and in person
• Have a right spirit
• Identify the real problem
• Remain calm and at peace

Today’s sermon was week number two of a Relate series by Pastor Ron Bontrager focusing on five relational skills. This week, he discussed ways to help the congregation learn to listen to others.  These ways are:

• Pay careful attention.
• Demonstrate that you are paying attention,
• Be slow to speak.
• Allow room for silence.
• Ask clarifying questions.

This week, Pastor Ron began a new Relate series focusing on 5 relational skills. He kicked off the series by discussing the importance of listening to God. He reminded the congregation to remember that God has the answer to every relational problem we encounter, thoroughly knows the person we struggle with, and has their best interest in mind too.

Bistro is having an early Father’s Day cookout outside Main Street after the 11 AM service.  Lunch includes a hot, grilled pork chop (or hot dog for little ones), baked beans, corn on the cob, and applesauce. The cost is $5 per person and all proceeds fund local community outreaches.  You can purchase tickets now on Main Street.

This is a prayer trip to to pray “On Site with Insight.”

This trip is a joint construction and medical trip.

Come celebrate Fathers with us!