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Why Should You Celebrate Pentecost?
Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Many Christians around the world will celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Some, however, may not understand the meaning of this traditional Christian celebration. Whether you have been observing Pentecost for years, or whether it is a completely new concept to you, here are a few reasons why celebrating Pentecost this year might be a good idea.
» Read moreSpring: A Time of New Beginnings
Posted on: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Springtime is a season of new beginnings, especially as we continue to celebrate new life following Easter. But in a lot of ways, spring is also about endings. With school projects and papers due, graduations looming, final exams to take, and end-of-year concerts and tournaments, you can get weighed down. Sometimes it is hard to find your inspiration, that spark that makes you feel like the next project or task is worth completing, rehearsing or studying.
» Read moreAre you full of doubt?
Posted on: Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Are you a pessimist like Thomas? Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? Thomas followed Jesus for only three short years. He had the courage to follow Jesus and yet he often had doubts about Jesus' ministry. When Jesus was notified about the death of his friend Lazarus, Thomas said, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." Thomas could not imagine that Jesus would be of any help to Lazarus at this point - his words were oddly prophetic.
» Read moreWhat Do You Think Easter is About?
Posted on: Monday, March 26, 2018
Do you think Easter is about the Easter bunny? Easter eggs? Family dinners with spiral-cut ham? Well these are certainly some things that come to mind when you ask people around you, but I hope that some of your friends mention so much more!
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Why Renovate?
Posted on: Sunday, February 11, 2018
Many churches have found, architectural decisions can make or break a church renovation goal of creating a sense of community. Both interior and exterior design choices affect how people interact during worship and whether church neighbors feel welcome. Community used to mean almost exclusively those people who lived in proximity to us. But today, people talk about a community as a group of people who share an interest, or the Christian community. There’s no expectation that these community...
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The Redemption of Scrooge
Posted on: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Go from “Bah, Humbug!” to a Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas. Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge? Pastor and author Matt Rawle believes so as he discovers the teachings of Jesus in the words of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Rawle dives deep into the dark, sad, greedy world of Scrooge and discovers a man in dire need of a second chance. Along with Scrooge, we meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future and in the process learn about living with and for...
» Read moreAngel Tree
Posted on: Wednesday, November 29, 2017
What Is The Angel Tree Program? Angel Tree is a Christmas assistance program that provides gifts of new clothing and toys to thousands of children, ages 0-12. Children’s clothing sizes and special needs are collected and transferred to paper angels including the child’s name, age, and sex to get adopted.
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