Founders Day || My Ebenezer || November 9, 2025

This powerful reflection on Founders Day invites us to consider the concept of an 'Ebenezer stone'—a memorial marker declaring 'thus far the Lord has helped us.' Drawing from 1 Samuel 7, we explore how the Israelites experienced renewal, victory, and God's continued faithfulness after a season of spiritual wandering. The message challenges us to examine our own spiritual foundations: Are our hearts in need of renewal? Have we allowed foreign gods—whether ambition, comfort, or fear—to take residence where only God should dwell? Just as those 14 believers founded this church in 1897 with nothing but faith and borrowed space, we're reminded that God doesn't require perfect circumstances, only willing hearts. The story reveals a profound truth: before we can celebrate God's victories, we must first allow Him to do the hard work of revival within us. When the Philistines attacked during Israel's moment of worship, God thundered on their behalf—a beautiful picture of how God fights our battles when we remain faithful in worship and prayer. Our personal stories, our struggles overcome, our moments of divine intervention—these are our Ebenezer stones. They remind us that the same God who brought us this far continues to guide every step we take. What victories has God given you? What stones of remembrance mark your journey?