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Advent is a season of reflection and longing for the second coming or arrival of Jesus Christ. We celebrate what Jesus has done for us through His life, death, and resurrection. We also set aside time to cultivate our longing for Him to return and make all things right. As a church family, we want … Read More
It was an average day in March last year. Payton Rediger was in a dark and low place. The weight of his burden was excruciating. Since he was a young man in his teens, he had been medicating his grief and shame with everything wrong under the sun. The pains and hurts from his childhood … Read More
Grace Wirka grew up in a Christian home in a small town outside of Omaha. She was loved by God and by her family. Her parents told her that she was a gift from God. She was named after that gift. She knew God’s plan and was told she was a part of it. She … Read More
“And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 2:38 Citylight Church practices believer’s baptism by immersion. We believe that baptism is an outward and visible sign … Read More
Jesus said in Matthew 28 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. Citylight Church believes and practices believer’s baptism. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward faith in Jesus Christ. It is a picture of God’s … Read More
Citylight Church is made up of people who live on mission to multiply disciples throughout our city. We gather on Sunday mornings for worship as the body of Christ and we scatter throughout the week to bring His light wherever He has planted us. We are not a place with programs; we are a people … Read More
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 The first time John Dekkenga shared the gospel with someone was his sophomore year in college. It convicted him. Why didn’t … Read More
Citylight’s short-term global trips serve alongside long-term global partners in the work God is doing in their context. Every summer, various trips for our High School students, Salt students, and individuals/families go across the world. Each team goes with the posture ready to serve, no matter the task. Whether through work projects or relational ministry, … Read More