I don’t think I need to tell you that the situation in Ukraine is as much a spiritual battle as a material one. James 5:16b says “The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective” so continue to pray for a timely, peaceful resolution and that through this ugly situation...
Just as the world was beginning to relax regarding COVID-19, apprehension about inflation and tensions between Russia and Ukraine began to rise. Now we are witnessing the invasion of Ukraine and wondering what this will mean for the rest of the world. While watching this unfold, it can be hard...
Fount Ladies, join us for fellowship and a watercolor workshop (or bring whatever art/craft you would like to work on) this Friday at 10am in the MPR. See details above and contact the church office if you have any questions.
Church Leadership is Holy Work! Sunday’s Verses: 1 Timothy 3:1-13 The verses above describe traits that are required in church leaders (all leaders, not just pastors). Because the leaders in a church will determine the direction and dedication of its members, it is a responsibility not to be taken lightly...
Last week I challenged you to re-commit to reading scripture on a regular basis, and I suggested beginning with 1 Timothy. I hope you accepted my challenge and that it has been a blessing to you. Today my challenge if for those who are already reading on a regular basis...
If you are not reading the bible regularly right now (outside of Sunday morning), this would be a great time to revive the habit of spending time in God’s word. In order to “Fight the Good Fight,” build our faith, and live with a good conscience, we have to know...
I ended last year’s Thoughtful Thursday post with Gratitude and I’m going to begin this year’s post with Gratitude too. While it is human nature to be prideful and self-centered (and our culture heavily promotes it) I have noticed that the more self-absorbed I become, the more unhappy, unsatisfied, and...
It’s the official season of LOVE, HOPE, JOY & PEACE, but for me it’s just as much about GRATITUDE. GRATITUDE that God LOVES us so much that he sent his son into the world to reconcile us with him. GRATITUDE for the HOPE that the birth of Christ gives us....
An Abbreviated History of Christmas Carols Did you know that carols were originally pagan jigs? The Church tried to replace the popular carols with Christian songs, but they were in Latin and never caught on. St Francis of Assisi’s Nativity Plays introduced Christmas canticles that grew popular and spread through...
This Sunday you get to request some of your favorite Christmas hymns at our 9:45am Hymn Sing, right before our worship service. If you have a hymnal at home, flip through it now so you are ready to make your in-person requests.