Jan 31, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This Sunday, many faith communities around the nation will observe Scout Sunday. Our congregation has sponsored Troop 2 since 1927 and will honor that legacy as members of the troop lead in worship. On Sunday, Troop 2 will also dedicate a plaque...
Jan 24, 2024 | Reported in the E-Vision
Go ahead. Play out the scenario…wouldn’t your own gym help you realize those new year’s goals? Wouldn’t having a fully equipped weight room be really amazing? Now snap back into reality. Your house DOES have a gym and a fully equipped weight room. Your church IS your...
Jan 24, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It was a tense moment following the Sunday morning worship. I felt like the service had gone extremely well — inspired singing, insightful preaching, and warm fellowship. I was feeling good about the whole thing…until I saw her coming towards...
Jan 17, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
by Steven Norris “Who have you disappointed lately?” That was the first question I received from my new spiritual director. I fully expected him to start with something like, “Tell me a little about yourself or your church.” Instead, he chose to rip the bandaid...
Jan 10, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris I had an odd sense of emotions as I carried the bag full of old shoes to the garbage bin and rolled it down to the street this morning. Later today, our garbage collector will pick them up and take them to their final resting place in the...