Save the Date: Advent in Advance
Advent in Advance, a free Advent workshop for children birth through 5th grade, is Sun., Nov. 19, 11:00 a.m. Includes light lunch and make-n-take session to prepare your family and home for the Advent season.
Pumpkin Pies for Micah
Last Thanksgiving we collected enough pies and donations to serve 1,080(!) slices of pumpkin pie at Micah Ministry. Can we beat that this year? Whether or not you bake, you can make Thanksgiving brighter for those in need.
Holiday Shopping at The Well
It’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family and friends. Stop by the WELL to pick up a hostess gift or an item to enhance your own get together. Our pinecone collection including decorative towels and platters plus cheese boards, markers, and knife sets are just what you Read More...
Sir?
When did I become “old”? That’s not a punchline, it’s a serious question. Last weekend our congregation helped host Culver-Stockton College students on their “Know Thy Selfie” retreat. As a church we arranged for a service opportunity at Grace United Community Ministries, one of our Northeast neighborhood partners.
Operation Thanksgiving: Della Lamb Food Drive
Support Della Lamb’s Operation Thanksgiving by bringing non-perishable food items to the Thanksgiving Dinner on Thurs., Nov. 16. (Items will be accepted any time before then too.) Each year Della Lamb collects items to provide more than 1,700 low-income families with groceries, recipes and special holiday greetings. This project is being led Read More...
From the Senior Minister, November 3
As you eat the last “fun size” snickers, take down the spider webs from the shrubs and store the goblin costumes away, your mind might drift towards the Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings on the horizon. And these celebrations can arouse anxiety and dread.
Guest Speaker: Harold Ivan Smith
Harold Ivan Smith will be the speaker at our annual Thanksgiving Dinner celebration on Thur., Nov. 16. Smith is the author of Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography.
Family Worship Night is Dec. 3
A worship experience for the entire family. Sun., Oct. 1, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Free dinner provided.
By the Numbers
Outreach and Special Offerings and Metro Missions Ministries (Year to date for the church fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 through September 30,2017)
Children’s Ministry Events Need Volunteers
Serve your church by volunteering your time at one of two upcoming Children's Ministries events: Trunk or Treat, on Sun., Oct 29, or Advent in Advance on Sun., Nov. 19. Just an hour or two of your time can make all the difference in a smooth and fun event for our children. Read More...
One Missing Step
About a week ago, I was getting ready to take my son to school, and I headed down a half flight of stairs without a second thought. Moments later, I was flat on the floor below and in a fair amount of pain. In hindsight I realized I had missed the last step of the staircase and completely wiped out. A visit to the emergency room verified I had broken my right fibula.
Something Good Is Coming
Have you ever heard the story about the lady who was reaching the end of her life and as she talked with her pastor and the funeral director, she told them she wanted to be buried with a fork in her hand? Thinking maybe she was in the early stages of dementia for such a request, the pastor changed the subject.ave you ever heard the story about the lady who was reaching the end of her life and as she talked with her pastor and the funeral director, she told them she wanted to be buried with a fork in her hand? Thinking maybe she was in the early stages of dementia for such a request, the pastor changed the subject.
Grace Put to Work on Oct. 7
Our Grace at Work event on Sat., Oct. 7 was a tremendous success. After breakfast and fellowship, teams fanned out across the city to help our partners prepare cleaning buckets for hurricane recovery, make soap gifts for neighbors in poverty, sort food and clothing donations, and prepare for Christmas gift programs. Here Read More...
Myth Busters
Do you remember that show “myth busters”? They would take a common belief that we hold and dispel it with the actual truth. Well last Monday, as Dave and I hosted a dessert gathering for the most recent new members of our church, I had a few myths busted.
Adult Volunteers Needed
Adult volunteers are needed to help with Middle and High School Sunday School and youth group. If you would like to teach Sunday School or help chaperone Thursday or Friday night youth group gatherings, please contact April Booth at [email protected].
