Every family has its Christmas traditions. One of ours is that something always goes wrong when we go to put the white lights on the tree. I try to remain calm but typically end up snapping. This year I took all the lights off the tree and started over with a set Read More...
Friends, This week we have some exciting news to share about the future of our church! Click on the video below for a long-awaited update! Grace and Peace, Carla
We began waiting for his arrival on Sunday. Our son had been in Japan for a month and was flying home for Thanksgiving. “He’s in the air now” we said to each other as we knew Tokyo's time zone was a day ahead of us. Then the flight was late and he missed Read More...
Join Us For Christmas Eve, 2022 - This holy evening begins with worship for children and families at 5:30 p.m., followed by traditional candlelight services at 8:00 and 11:00 p.m. Streaming available for all services.
We know the story of Jesus born in a manger. Shepherds, angels and wise men appear on Christmas cards, as nativity sets and even on stained glass windows, to remind us of his birth. But did you know there are four unique perspectives in the Bible about Jesus’ arrival among us?
Last Saturday I went on the coldest train ride of my life. Our grandson Jacob, who has autism and is non-verbal, adores trains. So to celebrate his 8th birthday, his mom and dad organized a train ride. We never imagined that there would be no heat or that it would be 22 degrees. But my lingering Read More...
On Nov. 5, 2022, families and individuals gathered to help move, sort, and organize a range of items for Della Lambs Operation Holidays. This annual project serves over 500 families in the northeast area of KC. Our team helped get the first round of preparations completed. If you are interested in serving Read More...
Christians sometimes talk about the “already and the not yet.” Meaning we have already experienced the fullness of God’s love but we do not yet live fully in God’s holy presence. On Friday, Nov 11, I’ll offer the prayers at the base of the Liberty Memorial as we honor the veterans among Read More...
A pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been called “the fifth Gospel,” and for many people, it’s the trip of a lifetime. This trip starts in Galilee, coming down the Jordan valley, and culminates with some of the most cherished sites in and around Jerusalem. Take part in this amazing opportunity coming September 2023.
We always called him Penny. But we also revered him as Dr. Albert M. Pennybacker. He was tall, bald, and had a dimple in his chin. He was the minister of our church and my parents always thought his sermons were a bit too academic but when it came to funerals, they Read More...
Dana, Paula, Stephanie, Randall, Chandler, Dan along with their families sat on rows six and seven last Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. As I stepped into the pulpit of the church that gave me spiritual birth I looked out at the faces of those who had been in the youth group with Read More...
Great News! After more than 2 years of hiatus, our volunteer tutoring program will return to Hartman and continue the important work with students in need of extra help and support to become successful learners. So many more students have fallen behind academically and are struggling because of Covid.
A team of over 25 gathered at Grace United Community Ministries in NE KC on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2022 to clean-up and ready the gardens for winter. These community gardens offer fresh produce to the clients of Grace United and neighbors through the growing season. This large group made quick work of cleaning and refreshing Read More...
People often ask me “What does your church believe about. . . “. You fill in the blank. It might be a topic in the news such as a woman’s right to choose or it might be a spiritual question like heaven/hell. These are hard questions to answer. First of all, we Read More...
“All Are Welcome”...a familiar phrase used in churches everywhere, and for good reason, it’s the heart of God’s good news. Unfortunately, not all of those churches practice it, especially regarding human sexuality and LGBTQ persons. In a conversation led by Dr. Mike Graves, explore what the Bible does and does not say Read More...
