Oct 11, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
The new Christian year will begin in seven weeks with the start of Advent. Like me, you might be wondering where the year has gone. Once again we will be asked to prepare for the marvelous event of God being made known to us through the birth of the Christ-child. It...
Sep 1, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the Fall 2012 Quarterly Explorer. When Dr. Clingenpeel asked me to assist with youth programming until a permanent staff member could be secured, for a brief moment, I wondered if I could re-invent myself and be an asset to the church and to...
Aug 30, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
Meteorological fall has arrived! Mentally, we are already preparing ourselves for the “Mad Dash” to Christmas – only 118 days. We cheer for “our” team and freely offer our opinions as to how to make them better. Homework, after school activities, homework,...
Aug 10, 2012 | Missions, Youth Blog
by Bill Rusher, Anne Rusher, and Company Top 12 Signs You Have Been on the 2012 Mission Tour: “Do not be afraid of the light that shines within you.” You have heard the story of a brave daughter who gave her kidney to her mother at MCV Hospitality House...
Aug 9, 2012 | Missions, Youth Blog
by John Whitty The week is passing by quickly. Last night we were treated to Deacon Andrew Terry’s message pleading for justice and for us to be true to ourselves in our faith journey. It was a moving sermon and afterwards our tour group got to have a question and...
