My mom drove us home in the snow. My infant son was buckled into his car seat. I sat in the passenger seat looking out the front windshield and it was like entering the world for the first time. Everything looked different now that I was responsible for raising this precious life Read More...
Mark your calendar and join us! Pool Party - Sun., July 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Watch the weekly email to youth families for full details or email [email protected]. Youth Group Gathering - Aug. 3, 6:00 p.m. Watch the weekly email to youth families for full details or email [email protected]. Middle Read More...
The friends we were traveling with suggested a guided bicycle tour. Never in a million miles of travel could I have convinced my husband this was a fun idea...
Sunday, Sept. 9 is Festival Sunday, the beginning of a new year of spiritual growth opportunities for children, students and adults.
When I realize I am digitally disconnected from world a slight panic mode ensues. At first it's a lonely feeling because I spend my life 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year connected to the world through the technology of my cell phone and internet. The what ifs start creeping into mind...
In the book of Isaiah, there’s a verse that reads, “Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Is. 43:18-19). This fall the church is doing a new thing with our Read More...
Some days, I read a Wendell Berry poem as a prayer. This one particularly hooked me. I love imagining that the ladder we climb to heaven is heaven itself, even if our feet are on the bottom rung. And I am prompted to ask where in the middle of real life, this ladder is propped up.
During the month of August we are collecting both new and gently used school uniforms for the children at Hartman Elementary. Khaki or navy pants and navy polo shirts, in sizes 6, 8, and 10 especially needed. Please leave your donations in the basket. Monetary donations marked “school uniforms” also needed.
Looking for an opportunity to serve over Labor Day Weekend? Corey Meyer and Mike Graves will lead a long-weekend trip, August 30th to Sept. 3 to Houston for hurricane recovery work with Disciples Home Missions.
More than 100 children and volunteers had a great week at Service Circus Vacation Bible School, where they learned to see God in acts of service. (photo gallery) [envira-gallery id="6965"]
We are collecting box tops for Hartman Elementary School this summer.
All new and returning deacons and elders are invited to attend this session led by Dr. Mike Graves.
Students completing grades 6-8 this school year are invited to attend the service/learning trip to St.Louis. Sun., Aug. 5 - Wed., Aug. 8
Coming to Congregational Care in July: Learn more about our Stephen Ministry and how to become a trained caregiver. Join one of our new Circles of Care and enjoy meeting one of our homebound members. Learn more about a new opportunity to offer an occasional ride to an elderly member or neighbor Read More...
Pat Martin will serve as chair of the congregational board for the 2018-2019 year. Pat has been a member of the church for 30 years, having first been drawn here by former Senior Minister Dr. Gene Brice’s preaching and the beauty of our sanctuary. Pat has served in many previous leadership positions Read More...
