Every church I’ve ever been around has always had at least one peculiar “rule.” Something that an outsider with no history at that church could not possibly understand. The church Allison attended as a child still takes the cake for the most unique, however. There was an unwritten and unspoken...
It’s August so we are in full-out fall planning mode here around the church office. I’m excited to share several new items coming up in the approaching months. More details will come soon but for now, mark your calendars for all of these exciting things… In addition to all of...
For those of you who were able to worship with us yesterday, thank you! Not just for being at church but for listening to my request to sign the blue attendance books. While Lisa is on vacation this week and next, the responsibility falls to me to keep up with...
“I raise a hallelujah in the presence of my enemies” For several weeks now, I’ve been hearing the song “I Raise a Hallelujah” on the radio. To say the least, I like the song. Not only is it a catchy tune, it also has a great message. It also fits...
It’s time to say “CHEESE!” We’re only in July but here in the church office we are already thinking about January and the updated church directory we are planning to release. One thing I’ve noticed about our current picture directory is that there are several new faces I don’t see...
By this time next week, we’ll be half way through July and, therefore, half way through the summer! How this is possible, I do not know! Yet here we are. I hope you have been able to find times in the sun to relax and enjoy yourself. It seems the...
If you’ve known me for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me talk about my passion for blowing stuff up. More specifically, my love of fireworks! For about 12 years now, this first week of July has been a busy one for me. My father-in-law is a professional fireworks...
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin—Zechariah 4:10 This verse comes to mind quite frequently, but more so even today as I spent the morning with a group of our youth out bowling and enjoying lunch together! It’s a well known...
Usually I write these weekly updates relatively early on Monday mornings. I don’t always get around to emailing them right away but they tend to be written before mid-morning. Yet today I found myself doing a hundred other things before coming to this particular task. Even as I sit here...
This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. I personally have been blessed with a great dad who set an amazing example of how to be a father to my own children. I am eternally grateful for him and his influence in my life. However, I also know for many of us...