Signboard: Prayer is a Real Tweet (3/1/14)
Twitter… People tweet all kinds of short messages. Some of it is really important stuff like, “I stepped outside and saw a leaf blow across my front lawn.” If you follow this person, you’ll get the privilege of reading insights like these all of the time. But what if somebody really, really important followed you? What if that important person actually read and cared about all of your tweets? Well, guess what? The Bible says that God “follows us!” He hears our prayers! He knows all of our...
read moreOur Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)
n each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) is featuring a verse from the Bible and then putting that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during March…This month’s verse is Matthew 25:35… “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” NIV
read moreScott Rambo to Meet with Youth (3/2/14)
Scott Rambo, a missionary to Uganda, will be visiting our BLAST youth group during our meeting on Sunday March 2. Scott will share his mission experience. It is a great privilege for us to know and have a connection with faithful missionaries in the world. The BLAST hour begins at 6PM on Sunday, March 2. Scott met with the United Methodist Men back in December and gave a great message about telling the story of Jesus. Click Here to learn more about that event.
read moreDaffodil Days (3/23/14)
We will offer the ability of purchasing pots of daffodils. The proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. These “Mini Daffodil Pots” will cost $10.00. You may order your daffodils by placing your order form in the offering plate with check or money or by dropping off your order form in the church office forms are available on Sundays as bulletin inserts). The last day to order is March 9th. Flowers can be picked up after church on Sunday March 23.
read moreBoy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner (3/29/14)
Troup 55 will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday March 29 from 4-7PM. The cost is $9.00 Adults $7.00 Children and Seniors (smaller portions)
read moreEarly Bird Tuesday Study (2/23/14)
Pastor Glenn has begun a new study for the “Early Bird” Tuesday series class (5-6PM). We are now studying the book of Romans. This is the letter from Paul that changed the world and gives us direct guidelines on how to live our lives as Christians and why we should believe that Jesus the Christ is our Lord and Savior. This DVD and Bible study will take 12 weeks to complete. The study begins at 5PM and ends at 6PM (in time for the dinner!). The class is open to any adult. Join us and then enjoy the dinner afterwards. We meet in...
read moreSteeple Cross Legacy (2/23/14)
This post was originally published in 2014…
The cross hanging in the Narthex was once high upon our steeple overlooking the center of town. It stood as a visible symbol of our church until the building under it was destroyed by fire in 2003. As we consider our history, we look to the past to draw inspiration for the future.
Transform Yourself and the World (2/23/14)
This morning’s sermon was part 6 of a series of messages based on the book “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters.” The scripture underlying Pastor Kee’s message was Romans 12:9-21. Some years ago the New York City Police issued an All Points Bulletin… because a car was stolen. An APB for one car theft??? Cars are stolen every day in New York. But this one was special; not because of the car or owner, but because of what was left on the front seat. The owner reported that he had left a box of crackers… laced with rat...
read moreMeans of Grace Webinar (2/27/14)
The church’s Global Board of Discipleship recently sent out an email announcing a new Webinar which will occur on Thursday Feb. 27 (from 8-9PM our time). You do have to register in advance, but it’s free and you don’t have to attend the Webinar (or sit through the whole thing). You log in on Thursday night and listen to the presentation while exchanging comments with people from all over the country. It’s a great experience if you’ve never tried it (and it’s great if you HAVE tried it too!). If you miss...
read moreOur Fathers House Misison Project (3/1/14)
OFH to Give the Poor a Hand Up Now that we are finished collecting soup cans and making Valentines, we have decided to begin our March mission project. Our next project is very popular as we collect money to make purchases through Heifer International. Different classes will decide on their project. Some may be collecting money to purchase chicks, a pig, goats, tree seedlings, bunnies, bees, a llama, sheep, ducks, fish, a heifer, or a share of one. You will be hearing more about this project. During the course of the next number of...
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