Aug 3, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris When the car pulled away from the house, I surveyed my surroundings in Belize — cinder block walls, cement floor, twin-sized army cot, mosquito netting, and one fluorescent bulb hanging overhead — and the thought hit me, “I am all alone.” ...
Jul 29, 2022 | Children, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
Alas…Summer has come to a close for our FBC Kids! School begins soon, but we have lots of wonderful memories of our time together this summer! We hope you’ll enjoy the galleries of photos of our events. Don’t forget to plan on coming out for our fall...
Jul 27, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris When our schooner pushed off from the dock in Miami, I knew that it was going to be a mission trip unlike any other. We sailed throughout the night, despite a small storm and some seasickness onboard. Arriving in the North Bimini, Bahamas, we we...
Jul 20, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris We are in the middle of vacation season. When you pack for a vacation, how do you decide what to bring with you and what to leave behind? How do you pare down to only the essentials? As I have traveled on mission trips, I have found that packing...
Jul 13, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris At the heart of following the teachings of Jesus is a deep commitment to missions. In Matthew, the final words of Jesus include this command: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” (28:19). In Luke’s account, we read: “You will receive power...
Jul 6, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Many churches will read the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) this Sunday. I have no doubt that many will hear sermons about how we, like the Samaritan, should do good to all who come across our path. That’s an admirable reading, but I...
