For many years (it feels like most of my life, actually), the debate about seasonal greetings has carried on. We hear “Happy Holidays” with increasing frequency in the world around us. Meanwhile, many Christians respond (often with more than a hint of frustration) “It’s Merry Christmas!” as though this is the proper Christian greeting during Advent. The debate always struck …
On December 11th, 2022 Henry Hopkins, son of Harrison and Bailey Hopkins, was baptized into our faith family. Join us as we vow to walk alongside Harrison and Bailey surrounding Henry with love and encouragement in his walk with Jesus.
On December 11th, 2022 were excitedly welcomed Harrison, Bailey and their son Henry into our faith community through transfer of membership. This family is already a vital part of the ministry of this church and we look forward to walking in faith with them as take the hope of the gospel to our neighbors.
When most people think of Christmas, they think of carols, presents, and a big feast. But did you know that how we celebrate Christmas varies depending on where in the world you are? From Sweden’s feast to Japan’s eccentric Christmas Dinner, each country has its own unique way of marking the holiday. Let’s see how many you know! Here are …
The word “advent”, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, means “the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.” “Advent” as a word has taken on such a religious meaning such that it seems odd to consider using it any other way. No one awaits the “advent” of a long-awaited parcel delivery. A groom might anticipate the “advent” of his …
On November 27th we welcomed Derek and Stephanie into our community of faith. They come to us by transfer of membership from another congregation in Alabama. Please join us as we welcome this family as we worship, grow and serve in order to take the hope of the Gospel into our neighborhoods.
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already upon us! I’ll be praying for you this week – that your time with friends and family is a blessing and life-giving! I’m also hopeful that you’re able to experience some of what we’ve explored of Jesus’s meals for the last few weeks. Recall that when Jesus gathered people together, it was …
On November 20th we were excited to welcome Danielle and her daughters Ashby and Vera into our faith community. They join their husband and father, Aaron, in membership. This family is already involved in many ways in this faith community and we are excited to continue to connect and grow together.
On November 20th we welcomed Susan into our faith family. Susan has already connected by using her gifts in our choir and we look forward to connecting in many more ways as we worship, grow and serve so that we can reach our neighbors with the hope of the Gospel.
