Ask any student about their favorite memory of church, and nine times out of ten, it won’t involve the church building itself but a trip they went on. It’s during those trips that friendships are formed or strengthened. They get to break free from their normal everyday routines, step out of their comfort zones, and simply be themselves. There really …
At our church, we know that clear communication helps us feel connected and engaged. Just as the parts of our bodies communicate seamlessly through our nervous system, all parts of the Body of Christ communicate with one another to stay healthy and thrive. In 1 Corinthians 12:12, we read that even though we are many, we form one body—each person …
Have you ever considered that letting go might be the key to living more fully? It might sound a bit contradictory at first, but sometimes releasing what weighs us down opens up space for something truly greater. Lent is just around the corner, inviting us to press pause on our hectic routines and focus on what really matters. Self-denial isn’t …
In Acts 6, the early church faced a challenge that revealed both the beauty and complexity of community life. As the number of disciples grew, so did the needs within the community. The Hellenist widows—a marginalized group—were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food meant to care for them. The apostles, focused on teaching and prayer, recognized the problem …
We are down to our last two weeks of the T.H.R.I.V.E. theme. If you’ve just received your THRIVE t-shirt, I want to encourage you to wear it this Sunday and next. While these upcoming Sundays are a great opportunity to show it off, keep in mind that THRIVE is our theme for the entire year. So, feel free to wear …
As we celebrate five decades of PTCUMC, I am also excited to share another milestone for our church. Weekday School is turning 40! I recently found a newspaper article written in January of 1984 about the opening of the school that coming fall. Rev. Clay Jacobs was the pastor at the time and spoke with pride about the future of our church. …
Have you ever had a teenager ask you a question that you didn’t know the answer to? Despite believing that “they know”, students are desperately searching for the answers they don’t have about the world around them and how to navigate it the way that God would want us to. And, as you well know, once you reach adulthood, the …
Last year, Pastor Chris and I joined the PTCUMC staff within weeks of each other. In one of our first conversations, he asked me a question that made me pause: “Jamie, where did you learn to be a leader?” I took a moment to reflect before answering with a deep sense of gratitude, “Here.” Peachtree City United Methodist Church raised …
“…The moment God had been waiting for was here at last! God was coming to help his people, just as he promised in the beginning. But how would he come? What would he be like? What would he do? Mountains would have bowed down. Seas would have roared. Trees would have clapped their hands. But the earth held its breath. …
As Christmas approaches, the air fills with familiar melodies—some cheerful, some solemn—all reminding us of the season’s spirit. Christmas music can be more than just a collection of songs; it is a profound expression of faith, tradition, and the theology of the birth of Christ. It carries with it a sacred story that transcends the festive cheer of the season …
