February 2021
From the Second ChairThe Best Things About FebruaryWe have already given way to January and are on our way to 2021 full steam ahead! But before we rush past February, I thought we could look at some of the best…
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February 2021
HIS NAME ONLYOn January 6, Americans witnessed the shocking assault upon our nation’s Capital. The shock is yet with us. But as disconcerting as this was, something more disturbing took place three days before. On Sunday, January 3, Emanuel Cleaver…
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Mission Praises/Prayer
Missions’ Praises and Prayer Requests: January/February 2021 Daren and Jodi Beck—ACTION International (Cambodia) Praise: That Kamryn received a visa which will allow her to be with us over the next month during her semester break from The Master’s University! For…
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Second Chair
January 2021 Associate Pastor Jody From The Second ChairMore than twenty years ago, I accepted my first position as a Pastor. Never having been a Pastor before, I had to look back at the men of my past to determine…
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January 2021
COVID BITTER OR COVID BETTER?Recently my daughter sent me, as a birthday gift, the book, “Fields of Battle” by NY Times best-selling author, Brian Curtis. The book is about the 1942 Rose Bowl which was played in Durham, NC between…
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February Connections
December 2020
Dear Church Family,I am writing to you about a change in our plans for the Advent Season. Originally we had hoped to move to Sunday mornings. However, with the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases in our region, we have had…
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November 2020
Heading Toward The HolidaysHere it is November and Corona Virus is still with us. It’s going to be a different holiday season for all of us, that is for sure. Everyone is asking when will we get back to normal…
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October 2020
FALL AND A NO STUMBLE CHURCHFall has come at last. We have survived a long, hot, smoky, roller coaster ride of a summer. I always look forward to the fall. It is my favorite time of year. But this is…
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September 2020
LOVE BEHIND MY MASK As we enter into the fall months, all of us are wondering when we might be able to worship together again. Beginning Saturday, September 5, we will be allowing anyone who wants to attend the taping…
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