Feb 7, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday — the day we remember Jesus’ journey to the mountaintop with three of his closest disciples. There, he appeared to them in glory and they had a direct encounter with God. (You can read the full details for...
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 | 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...
Jan 3, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris You can learn a lot in first grade if you just pay attention. My first-grade year was a challenging one. My parents had recently divorced, and we moved from Olive Branch, Mississippi into the big city of Memphis. However, since mom taught school...
