News from the Elders: August/September '23 Recap
by Laura Brown on September 20th, 2023
CELEBRATING GOD’S PROVISION AT THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGWe want to thank all of you who joined us for our annual Congregational Meeting on September 17.  The meeting was highlighted by a celebration of God’s provision this past year and a time of looking forward to where we believe the Lord is leading us, and the corresponding budget plan FY 2023-24.  By an overwhelming majority, the FY 20...  Read More
Wilderness Experiences
by Laura Brown on September 15th, 2023
Exodus 15-17 is the account of God dealing with the Israelites in the wilderness.  We all go through “wilderness experiences” in life.  These experiences are often what God uses to chisel and grow us into a deeper maturity in our walk with Jesus.To fully understand the lessons God is teaching the Israelites through these wilderness experiences in Exodus, we need to be reminded of the events that t...  Read More
The Rocking-Horse Winner
by Laura Brown on August 18th, 2023
While working toward my bachelor’s degree, I was fortunate enough to have required reading assignments that I truly enjoyed. One of which was a book called The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawerence, first published in 1933. It is a grim tale about a family obsessed with money and status. So consumed by materialism, their dwelling place becomes an encapsulated nightmare of whispers for wealth. The...  Read More
Crisis at Your Doorstep
by Laura Brown on August 10th, 2023
When a crisis suddenly appears at your doorstep, how do you respond? Do you:a)Ignore it.b)Panic.c)Make a quick and often rash response.d)Pray about it and wait on God.All too often our response is anything except pray first and wait on God. We can learn about seeking God during a crisis from the prophet Daniel. In the book of Daniel, Daniel and his young buddies have been taken captive from their ...  Read More
News From the Elders - July '23 Recap
by Laura Brown on August 9th, 2023
PRAISING THE LORD FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLDuring the week of July 17 - 21, our campus was filled with hundreds of joyous and excited children participating in Vacation Bible School.  This year’s theme was “Twists and Turns.”  The kids learned throughout the week that Jesus always walks with them through the twists and turns of life.  Over 400 children attended and were well taken care of by over ...  Read More
Putting God First this Fall
by Laura Brown on July 27th, 2023
The summer moments are dwindling fast. Vacation Bible School and our church camps are in the rear-view mirror. Many of our vacations are already done and documented on social media. The days are starting to get shorter and we’re already in the last week of July. Next week is August and the new school year is right around the corner. And if you’re like me, it’s been a full and somewhat exhausting s...  Read More
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