The people who have gone before us in our lives made an impact on us; some positive and some maybe not so much. Regardless, they made an impact on us. At an early age, generosity (in the church or outside the church) is taught to us by our parents, grandparents, friends, etc. We learn to give from our saints. We learn to take care of others from our saints. We learn to say … [Read more...] about Will You Grow: Remembering the Saints
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Will You Grow: Week 2 Prayer
They were standing before the throne and before the Lamb. All the angels stood in a circle around the throne, and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell facedown before the throne and worshipped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and always. Amen.” - Revelation 9: 9, … [Read more...] about Will You Grow: Week 2 Prayer
Will You Grow: Generosity from a Biblical Perspective
Looking at generosity from a Biblical perspective, we can see that our giving is an opportunity to express our faith. Through giving with loving hearts, we show our gratitude, our worship, and our discipleship. Read more about Biblical generosity: Will You Grow Brochure (pdf) … [Read more...] about Will You Grow: Generosity from a Biblical Perspective
Will You Grow: Week 1 Prayer
So now, revere the Lord. Serve him honestly and faithfully. Put aside the gods that your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt and serve the Lord. But if it seems wrong in your opinion to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Choose the gods whom your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live. But my … [Read more...] about Will You Grow: Week 1 Prayer
Congregational Care
Congregational Care — Pastor Valerie Tyson “If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.” - John 13:14-15 Several years ago, I packed up my bags and moved to Charleston, South Carolina to pursue my dream of studying the Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales … [Read more...] about Congregational Care