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The Expectant Hope

Posted by Ben Trammell on

Come, thou long expected Jesus,born to set thy people free;from our fears and sins release us,let us find our rest in thee.Israel's strength and consolation,hope of all the earth thou art;dear desire of every nation,joy of every longing heart.  Born thy people to deliver,born a child and...

Joy & Generosity

Posted by Taylor Mooney on

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you...

Holiday Magic

Posted by Abigail Black on

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Hi there, my name is Abigail and I listen to Christmas music way too early. I know this about myself and am accepting of it. I'm one of those who...

An Advent Invitaion

Posted by Ben Trammell on

So the Word became human and made his home among us. (John 1:14a NLT)And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us. (John 1:14a TLV)The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. (John 1:14a Message)And the Word became flesh and lived among us (John 1:14a...

An Invitation For Sunday

Posted by Reed McNitzky on

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to care for the orphan and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world - James 1:27  Church Family, On Sunday, November 7, as part of our worship on All Saints’ Sunday, we will read the...

Stand at the Crossroads

Posted by Ben Trammell on

This is what the Lord says:“Stand at the crossroads and look;    ask for the ancient paths,ask where the good way is, and walk in it,    and you will find rest for your souls… -Jeremiah 6:16a Friends, I bet you have been a part of a...

Supporting Our College Students

Posted by Sarah Reiter on

Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.- 1 Peter...

Milestones

Posted by Amy Tullos on

Church Family,   I was recently invited to be a part of a series of meetings with some other lay leaders and clergy from surrounding churches. Before engaging in our agenda items, we took some time to introduce ourselves and get to know each other. Our facilitator assigned each of us...

Let Your Light Shine

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“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  - Matthew 5:16  Friends,  From time to time we have a special project that we bring to the congregation to fund above and beyond our regular...

A Group For Young Parents

Posted by Amanda Nunneley on

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” Ecclesiastes 3:1  Church Family,   A few weeks ago kids bounded out of cars with excitement and tears and we spent time welcoming, waving, reassuring and reconnecting. We find...

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