Compassion Camp began in earnest last Sunday with these wonderful shelters we constructed out of cardboard, sticks, clay, and sand. Come see some of them in the basement if you like! Centered on Psalm 104, we learned compassion for all living things that need shelter....
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS THIS SUNDAY!!! We are using a 5-week curriculum that promises to be active and fun and inspirational and community building. We’ve missed those of you on vacation, and we hope hope hope hope to see you back! Many thanks to Dr. Deanna...
Last Sunday, we found out that people are still being sent out to teach, preach and heal others, like Jesus sent his disciples out so long ago. Our guest, Ms Jodie, who lived in Haiti for 30 years, shared with us that she did the...
Last Sunday, we discovered something surprising when we put together a model of Jesus’ synagogue and the upper room where he and his disciples shared their last supper. We noticed that our own church includes some ideas from this story, because we all took a...
We have been curious about the Synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus's hometown, where he learned so much about the Hebrew scriptures. Even as a young boy, Jesus loved learning! When he grew up, he was ready then when God called him to do his life's work to...
How are your tiny mustard seeds? Are they sprouting yet? Ms. Josie told the wonderful story of the parable, and Dr. Deanna helped us see what is possible with growing seeds. Who knows? We may have mustard greens for our salads soon! This Sunday, we’ll look...
What a glorious morning for Promotion Sunday! Two of our rising 4th graders received their Bibles, and they were thrilled. So are we! We said goodbye to the Jesus Jaguars who will be moving on to the Grapplers. This Sunday, we look at the Parable of...
One of the delights of children’s ministry is seeing the physical and spiritual growth of our children. I am thankful for our church whose members light up when children are present. What a gift to them and to all of us to see this warm...
Pentecost came in with flame stickers and the wind beneath our kites! Many thanks to Stephanie, Christina, and Bridget for assisting us in a great celebration as we ran across the courtyard to the strains of “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” This Sunday, we will wonder...
So many thanks to Sarah Wilson, Stephanie Lange, Isabel Kilroe and our wonderful children’s ministry team for covering for Pastor Diana AND for Dr. Deanna! They made flowers and cards for their own moms as well as the young mothers at Harvest Home. This Sunday for...