These kids in Haiti don’t deserve more because they have handicaps. They deserve more because they are created in God’s image. Just like The Boy. Just like me. And just like you.
Read MoreJobs for Life is a 10-week proven training program teaching Christian truths about the value of work, our value to God, and practical work and relationship skills. It combines classroom and homework learning with mentoring through “champions” who are believers with a heart to support and coach them through the class and beyond as they seek employment. Over the next month, we will be seeking "champions" to fill out a team of people who want to join in this initiative.
Read MoreProfessing our faith is not something we do once in our lives. In worship, we use creeds and confessions to express our faith again and again. Speaking out what we believe reminds and re-invigorates our conviction to trust in Jesus Christ and prepares us to communicate the good news of Christ to others...
Read MoreExcellent article and video from England's "Daily Telegraph" website.
Read MoreA reflection on grace and mission from Pastor Corey Widmer.
Read MoreThis Sunday we'll gather together to celebrate the Lord's Supper, one of the most powerful things we do together as a community. We'll also be looking at the Lord's Supper in the sermon, continuing our "Shape of Worship" summer series. Let's pray that God uses our time together to renew not only our understanding of this sacrament, but also to renew our relationship with Him and with one another.
Read MoreThings have been ramping up as The Boy moves closer to teenagerhood. He’s getting moodier, which apparently has little to do with CP. But what CP does bring into the equation is fewer emotional filters.
Read MoreThis week we are continuing our series "The Shape of Worship" by looking at the Offering. This is perhaps the most awkward and misunderstood aspect of our weekly worship service. But like all the other elements we've looked at, the offering very intentionally shapes us as God's people and reminds us week by week who we are as those who belong to God.
Read MoreNow that The Boy is 11, we can see that, emotionally, he wants to be independent. But at the same time, like any of us, if he can get someone else to do it for him …
Read MoreThe children collected money during Vacation Bible School to benefit the rebuilding efforts of the Aleppo Presbyterian Church in Aleppo, Syria. How exciting to see our children get inspired to creatively raise funds and to see our church family come alongside in this mission project! Their generosity and enthusiasm is an inspiration!
Read MoreReading scripture and hearing a great sermon is not just something we do by ourselves, we need each other, and as we hear God speak we can encourage one another to greater obedience.
Read More"Not everything is a problem that needs to be fixed. The Boy isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed."
Read MoreFollow along with the journey of the Team Haiti 2015 Mission Trip, beginning July 11, 2015.
http://thirdteamhaiti.com
Read MoreOur Sanctuary is a beautiful space with big bright windows, deep moldings, and a high-vaulted ceiling. Wonderful, classical architecture. I still remember when we changed its color.
Read MoreSo it was just The Boy and me in church the other day. Well, us and the whole rest of the congregation. But I was managing things solo for our family.
Read MoreMy church is doing an awesome job of making our sanctuary more accessible — and man is it hard. Expensive, too.
Read MoreA reflection from Pastor Corey Widmer on the pervasive impact of sin and how we are called to confess deeply so as to love deeply.
Read MoreOur Worship shapes our identity as God’s people, living by a distinct set of practices and rhythms.
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