by Pastor Doug Bender | Sep 18, 2015 | Blog
Have you ever stopped to simply marvel at the universe? I’m not talking about understanding, or measuring, or observing – I’m talking marveling. Have you been filled with wonder and astonishment over the sheer reality of the expansive space we are...
by Andrea Gerhard | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog
How to Not Spoil Your Kids Submitted by Jennifer Power The past several months I have been blessed with the opportunity to attend a Sunday school class at our church called Building Blocks for parents/caretakers and children under three years old. It is led by...
by Andrea Gerhard | Sep 14, 2015 | Blog
The Only Man in the World A couple of weeks ago, I linked to a Gary Thomas blog post written with husbands in mind titled “The Only Woman in the World”. This post cautioned men on the dangers of comparing their wives to other women and how doing so is a...
by Pastor Doug Bender | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog
Most people remember Tuesday, September 11th, 2001 vividly. They can tell you where they were and what they were doing. The countless showings of the planes tearing their way through the glass and concrete of the World Trade Center buildings. The way that moment...
by Andrea Gerhard | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog
What is the Purpose of Children’s Ministry? Submitted by Jennifer Power My Experience Growing Up in Church Growing up, going to Sunday school and worship at our local small town church was a regular part of our weekly routine. I have positive memories of Sunday school...
by Andrea Gerhard | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog
5 Reasons We Need Art in Worship Submitted by Jennifer Power Lately, I have participated in a number of discussions on utilizing art in worship and have come to the conclusion art should be incorporated for a number of reasons. Here are 5 reasons we need art in...
