WELCOME TO
GOODWILL CHURCH
Located in the heart of Beacon, NY, our church is more than just a place; it's a family where everyone's welcome and where everyone's story, including yours, is valued.
Our sense of community and the way we rally around each other in times of need and celebration is the heartbeat of our church. Join us this Sunday! We'd love to meet you!
LATEST MESSAGE
from Beacon
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UPCOMING EVENTS
in Beacon
Monthly Prayer Service, Communion & Fellowship
Join us this Wednesday at 7 pm for our monthly prayer service, communion, and fellowship! Bring a dessert to share as we unite in prayer, partake in communion, and enjoy community.
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Feel free to reach out to Pastor Jay for any questions.
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VBS
Check back soon for information on this year's VBS program in Beacon!
PASTOR'S CORNER
from Pastor Jay Lee
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
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In today's text, Paul emphasizes the heart of his argument in a concise statement: "For freedom Christ has set us free." This verse calls to embrace the freedom purchased for us by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It is a declaration of victory over the bondage of sin and the law, accomplished through the finished work of Jesus on the cross.
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As believers, we are called to stand firm in this freedom, which means recognizing the spiritual freedom we have in Christ and actively guarding against any attempts to undermine or distort it. Just as the Galatians were tempted to turn to a legalistic mindset, we, too, can be tempted by the appeal of self-reliance and works-based righteousness. Yet, the message of Galatians resounds loudly: our freedom is not earned through our efforts but freely given to us by Christ's redemptive work.
In practical terms, this means embracing our freedom as a daily reality. It involves walking in step with the Spirit, surrendering to His direction. It means refusing to be burdened again by the demands of the law or the expectations of men. Instead, we are called to live as sons and daughters of God, heirs of the promise, liberated to love and serve Him with joy and gratitude.
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Dear Church, let us take hold of the freedom Christ has given us. Let us stand firm in the assurance of His grace, refusing to be burdened by the weight of legalism or sin. May your life be a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel as you live in the freedom that is yours in Christ Jesus.
PARKING INFORMATION
We know finding a place to park can sometimes be a challenge, given our location in the heart of Beacon. Please note that there is parking available at the Eliza Street Parking Lot at 20 Eliza St, which is about a 3-minute walk from our church building. If you require a handicap parking spot, we have two available right next to our building.
GET INVOLVED
in Beacon
Home Group
We would love for you to join us at our home group in Beacon every second and fourth Tuesday, which is open to all adults and is focused on bible study and discipleship. For more information, you can contact Craig Burguiere at spudskins@aol.com.
Back-to-Basics Bible Study
Join us every Wednesday at 7 PM for our Back-to-Basics Bible Study. Bring your Bible, a notebook, and your favorite dessert to share. Note that on the last Wednesday of each month, we'll gather for a special communion and prayer service instead.
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