Jul 22, 2026 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris I’ve never really thought of myself as a pilgrim until recently. Well, there was that time in elementary school when I dressed up in black and white for the annual Thanksgiving program. In high school, I visited the Vatican, but it was as a musician,...
Jul 15, 2026 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris In our culture and language, there are typical patterns of speech that help us navigate the flow of a conversation. When you see someone you know, you typically say, “Hi!” When you part ways from someone, you say, “Bye!” When you begin a letter, you...
Jul 8, 2026 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris One of my favorite parts of the worship service at my church is the singing of the Doxology. I have sung it since I was a child. There is something familiar about the rhythm and the spirit of praise that it evokes. The word “doxology” — a word of...
Jul 1, 2026 | Homepage Feature, Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It is virtually impossible to deny that we live in a world where evil exists. From time to time, events happen where that evil, for a time, gets a particular name and face. When Jesus teaches us to pray, “deliver us from evil,” I believe that he has...
Jun 24, 2026 | Adults, Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision
Meet Us at Crooked River State Park! Adventure is calling once again! Get away with your FBC family and friends at the gorgeous Crooked River State Park February 13-16, 2027! (As always, come early or stay later than those dates if you like.) Located just a few miles...
