Rest for Our Very Souls

This evening is our Fall Break for the children and volunteers who are involved in Awana. Church Family, you have been so faithful to pray for this ministry. We are continually grateful for those prayers as parents and leaders instill the Word of God into our children. Children all around our area are also on … Read more

Walk in the Victory He has Given You

There is a song that we sing in our worship gatherings called Forever Reign. One of the verses goes like this: You are peace, You are peace When my fear is crippling You are true, You are true Even in my wandering You are joy, You are joy You’re the reason that I sing You … Read more

God is Our Helper and Provider

As believers, we are equipped and guided directly by God Himself. He is constantly at work all around us. He calls us to serve Him and others. He calls us to tell others about Him. God sufficiently gives what we need to follow His direction and leading. There are many ways that God leads us … Read more

Never Ending Renewal

A new schoolyear is just on the horizon, which brings about a focus upon a fresh start for many parents and teachers. Whether or not you have children who are school age, we can all benefit from a clean slate and rejuvenation. Sometimes a new start is like a breath of fresh air. Over the … Read more

Do Not Fear

Fears and memories can have a strong and eerie connection. Because of the memories that can be associated with these fears, we might avoid doing certain activities altogether. A broken bone during an activity might make one leery of engaging in that sport or pastime. Getting sick after eating a certain food might cause fear … Read more

A Unified Front

One of the fun items that we have in the children’s ministry area uses different colored magnetic shapes. With these prismatic, translucent tiles, a myriad of structures can be built. The kids can build houses, horse stables, or Bible scenes. If they can dream it up, it can be built with the tiles. Like other … Read more

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

It is one of the first songs that many of us learned about God. It is simple, yet it champions a core truth about God the Son. Its rhyming phrases lend to its simplicity. Have you guessed what it is? You’re right…Jesus Loves Me! Jesus loves me, this I know.For the Bible tells me so.Little … Read more

The Suffering Servant

Do you know anyone whom you would consider to be a continual servant? These are the kind of people who are regularly meeting the needs of others and seldom looking for recognition. My Dad is one individual in my life who fits this description so well. He pours into his family and into others by … Read more

Provision in the Storm

I have had the opportunity for the past year to sing with the Montgomery County Choral Society. One of my favorite songs that we sang in our last concert is titled, “Total Praise.” Here are a few lines from the song: Lord, I will liftMine eyes to the hillsKnowing my helpIs coming from YouYour peace … Read more

God’s Word Provides the Way

My grandmother once received a special gift: a record player! She was incredibly elated, as this was no ordinary device. It was a combination turntable, radio, and CD player. The instructions were written in broken English. They read, “Press button hardly.” While the intent was to indicate that it should be pressed with force, my … Read more