Because of Third's generosity, the team will be bringing supplies to El Salvador that will result in thanksgiving to God.
Read MoreOur month-long focus on God's profligate generosity begins this week with a message from our Haitian mission partner, Pastor Leon Dorleans, on the powerful effect of generosity–both on those who receive and those who give in the name of Christ.
Read MoreThird's team leaves THIS WEEK for El Salvador, where they'll be sharing the love of Christ and meeting educational, medical, practical and even recreational needs of local communities. Watch this space for updates and to learn how you can support the team through prayer.
Read MoreTransformed Relationships with Our Enemies: Corey Widmer on Romans 12:14-21
"Who are my enemies, and how does God want me to respond to them?" These are the questions we'll explore as we look at how Paul ends his section on the power of the gospel to transform our relationships and challenges us to follow the counter-cultural way of Jesus: overcoming evil with good.
Read MoreThere are only a few days left to save your spot at the 2014 Third Church Women's Retreat taking place November 7-8 at Virginia Beach, led by Katherine Nott. Click to read more about the program and register before this coming Sunday, October 5th!
Read MoreOur scripture this week gives a recipe for the kind of love that brings together people who would never otherwise be in community. We'll look together at the ingredients of that recipe for transforming relationships within the family of God.
Read MoreTransformed Relationships in the Family of God: Steve Hartman on Romans 12:9-16
We expect transformation of our relationships within the family of God means growing love for one another, but what does that "growing love" look like? This week we continue our study of Romans 12-13 and find some unexpected answers to that question!
Read MoreSomething amazing happens when people gather in community around a table--old friends and new, our youngest happily tangled in around the grown-ups. Click here for photos of the Kick-off evening and make plans to experience community at the all-new Connect3 next Wednesday.
Read MoreThe contemporary Christian church has rightly put much emphasis on the importance of knowing God, but this has often been at the expense of knowing oneself. This week we'll explore what Paul means when he exhorts us to "think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you" (Rom 12:3).
Read MoreFamily Ministry is excited to be using the Tru curriculum for Sunday school this year. This curriculum supports our desire for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children. We have an amazing group of Sunday school teachers who diligently prepare the lessons each week, and we hope you will join us every Sunday, but also use these resources at home.
Read MoreA new sermon series, family worship, and old favorites and new classes during the Sunday school hour kicked off a new season of fellowship, discipleship, and ministry at Third Church this week. Read on for details and photos from this past Sunday and for information and links to upcoming events.
Read MoreTransformation & Our Relationship with God: Steve Hartman on Romans 12:1-2
The scriptures clearly speak about the Christian life as a changed life—of Christians as people who are in a process of transformation. Yet many of us look within and ask, “Can I really change?" Join us as we think about the person you are becoming and how to know the transformation God intends to bring in each of us. First Sermon in the Series Transformed Relationships
Read MoreWelcome back from summer! Our Fall schedule kicks off this weekend with a Children's Open house Saturday, and then a full slate of classes for all ages and a new sermon series from Steve Hartman and Corey Widmer beginning on Sunday.
Read MoreThe Power of Remembering Who You Are: Steve Hartman on Luke 17:1-10
Many things Jesus asks of his followers seem too difficult, if not impossible. Jesus addressed this issue with a surprising parable of a Master and slave, which we'll explore together. When we remember who we are and who God is, we'll see that we really can do what Jesus asks, even when we think we can't.
Read MoreThat's the goal of our community of women at Third Church--to seek God more fully and serve each other and our communities in the name of Christ. Watch this space for future posts!
Read MoreCome and explore Third's community and ministry while we continue to add features and content to the site.
Read MoreWe're just getting going with the new site as a resource for ministry, but soon we'll be posting articles, essays and meditations as well as useful information about the program. Stay tuned!
Read MoreKnowing God, Knowing Yourself: Corey Widmer on Psalm 8
Psalm 8 is an incredible psalm that to study together: a few short verses that help us correct both our theology of God and the theology of ourselves so we can live with greater freedom and purpose.
Read MoreTo make way for the Ministry marketplace in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, we're having only two services this week, both in the sanctuary, at 9:00 and 11:15
Read MoreTest blog post for men - excerpt.
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