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Overcoming Disappointment
Life is abundant with disappointment. We’ve all experienced disappointment, either because of our own conduct or because of something someone else did. And, being honest, we’ve probably all disappointed someone else. Disappointment can be painful and discouraging....
Be Prepared
We are called to be prepared for when our Master returns. Yet that should not be our sole goal. We should also be preparing and equipping ourselves to be better disciples, and by doing that, we are teaching ourselves to intentionally seek and find God in everyday,...
Not Seeing What is Hidden
Most of us will at least occasionally be frustrated with God. Our future may seem uncertain because we don’t know what God has in store for us. We might question whether we believe God is still around, or listening to us, or walking this journey of life with us....
Student Ministry Report 1 from BigStuf
Our youth are at BigStuf this week. Tyler Lutz shared this report on Tuesday: Even with rain we are having a good time. The theme of BigStuf this year is Prime. It is to help show the students how to live in the prime of their lives—that is, living in the fullness of...
Soul Shop for Congregations
Soul Shop for Congregations Thursday, August 4 • 7-8 p.m. Soul Shop for Congregations is one-hour training specifically designed for local church leaders including clergy, program staff, lay ministers, office staff, teachers, counselors, Stephen Ministers and members...
Restoring the Brokenness
We live in a time of strong political intrigue and violence, both domestic and international. Both politics and religion share a common thread—and fault—in that within both, there appears to be certain affairs with rampant amounts of infidelity and corruption. Does...
2016 Mission Trip Report 5: Our Last Day
There was still plenty to do on our final day in Westmoreland, but we got it done! Karyl Melick reports about Friday: Friday, our last day, was sad and joyful at the same time. We worked overtime and didn’t leave the worksite until after 5 p.m. Our normal workday ends...
2016 Mission Trip Report 4: Getting Lots of Work Done
Much has been done, much is left to do. Karyl Melick reports about Thursday: On Thursday, we were all anxious to get started on our projects. Jodi, Harrison and Rockne went to the other project again. They said they got so much more done, and they will return again on...
2016 Mission Trip Report 3: The Work Continues
The work, service and fun continues. Karyl Melick reports about Wednesday: It was a wonderful Wednesday. We began the day by taking pictures at the flag with the whole team holding signs. The first was to say that we are living and serving the Lord for TPC and the...
2016 Mission Trip Report 2: Work Has Begun
Work has begun for our mission team. Karyl Melick reports about Tuesday: Tuesday was amazing starting with a fantastic breakfast, devotion and a trip out to our worksite. Everyone was revved up and ready to go, but our lumber didn't arrive so we trimmed most of the...
2016 Mission Team Report 1: Arrived in Westmoreland
After two days of travel, the team arrived at Camp Mission Discovery on Monday. Karyl Melick reports: We found our cabins, picked our bunks and got our luggage situated after greeting Dave, the camp director, and Grandpa Tim. Sundi, Steve and Dave got to take an early...
A Prayer Following the Police Shootings in Baton Rouge
Gracious God, merciful and mighty, our hearts continue to break with the ocean of tragedy in which we are swimming. Wave after wave of deaths, evil, and intent to hurt others finds its way to our shores. This time the wave is in the form of more tragedy. In the wake...