This past Saturday, August 7th, the group of folks interested in the ministry of Welcome Home met to continue the process toward re-opening our ministry to people in need. The focus was in how we can provide what Welcome Home uniquely offers in a safe and practical way. Discussion centered around...

I wanted to write a letter to everyone to clarify that choir rehearsals are open to everyone and anyone who would like to sing. My goal in leading the choir is encouraging anyone who would like to use their voice to praise the Lord and sing with us is welcome...

This Sunday, August 8th, is the second Sunday of the month and time for our monthly Hymn Sing before worship! So come early this Sunday for the in-person worship service and request your favorite hymn. Hymnals are available or bring your own! See you at 9:45!

Sunday’s sermon topic, “Kindness” is a word that is used so much and by so many people that I think it has lost its’ true meaning. It’s mostly used in a way to direct our actions to make us look like we care, even if we don’t. But “kindness” doesn’t...

On Saturday, July 24th, a good group of folks gathered together to discuss, pray and plan for the renewal of Welcome Home, our ministry with local people in need. Prior to the pandemic shut-down, Welcome Home typically served 80 people a week with showers, laundry, clothes, haircuts and a bountiful,...

Earlier this week I was talking with a friend who was expressing frustration about battling a recurring illness which made me think of Paul’s recurring “thorn” in his flesh. I did a little digging around and found that there are several theories about what Paul’s “thorn” was. Some say it...

The Reverend Dr. Bud Brainerd comes to us all way from Rancho Bernardo, CA via humble beginnings in Illinois and then so many other stops along the way, most recently Davidson, NC.  He graduated from McKendree University, has a MDiv in Ministry and a Doctorate in Personnel Management from Columbia...

Now that the pandemic is all but over, it is time to re-vision our Welcome Home ministry. Welcome Home was closed down when the pandemic hit and has been closed ever since. If you are interested in gathering with others to discuss this vital ministry and how we might move...

As you know, one of the biggest problems we have in our society is absentee fathers. Young, fatherless boys are far more likely to get into trouble than those coming from stable homes with a father and a mother. One of the ways we can make a difference is by...

Since Julie is on vacation this week and we won’t be blessed with one of her “Thoughtful Thursday” posts, I was wondering on this Wednesday… How is your fruit? I am preaching a series of sermons on “Fruit of the Spirit”. Every Christian — Every. Christian. — should display the...