Staff Blog
BELOVED
BELOVED January 5, 2021 We all chase after that elusive something. Is it romance, success, or who I’m becoming? Where is meaning? Through political correctness? Kids? Service? Hawaii? Gym? Why am I restless? Is there one who knows the ugliest parts of you? Has seen the very worst of you and still is true?…
Merry Christmas Everyone
Hey Everyone! I know you’re busy getting everything ready for Christmas, but I just wanted to share what Linus told Charlie Brown, when Charlie Brown asked what Christmas was all about. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of…
Advent- JOY
JOY Christmas is a joyful time for sure. All the traditions and activities of bringing families together and spending time together make for warm memories and much joy. But the joy that these things bring are fleeting and temporary. There is a deeper joy that the first Christmas brought to the world. One of the…
Advent – PEACE
PEACE by Michelle Sam, 12/6/20 Phillipians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. What does peace mean? For some people and…
Advent – LOVE
“Jesus’ Love Looks Different” -Carol Brown Today is our 3rd Sunday of Advent, the season during which we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s first coming at Christmas and we long for his future coming in glory! Two weeks ago, Sarah shared with us about the HOPE we have in Christ. This hope is not a…
REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS December 8, 2020 Look at the lake in the stillness of early morn, The water is like glass, not a ripple is born. But the “color” of the lake is not just deep blue, Its color reflects the colors of what’s in view. I can “see” the trees rooted on the other…
Advent- HOPE
As I was studying this week about advent and what it means, the importance of advent really came alive to me and got me excited to celebrate this season of Christmas with y’all, our church family. I hope it will do the same for you. For the next four weeks, in church, we will be…
Opening a Preschool.
Lance and I have been having a lot of fun tackling the challenges that come with opening a school for our little ones. We have the infrastructure in place and are on track for a January launch! What an exciting time in our church. The chance to engage our kids as well as having a…
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR November 7, 2020 “Be careful what you ask for,” So said mother to her son. “But mom, I know what I need!” (Mom hoped he’d want wisdom). But wisdom did not drive him, Desires and passions instead. He married “beauty” and folly, Now, his misery widespread. …
