Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this week: On thanksgiving and worship: Thanksgiving Starts on Sunday by Matt Boswell When we gather together to worship, something wonderful is happening in us. While opening the Scriptures, singing, praying, and giving our offerings, a formation is underway: God is performing the… Continue reading Good Reads 11.25.15 (on: thanksgiving, refugees, and more!)
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Good Reads 07.23.15 (on the good life, marriage and prayer, planned parenthood, and more!)
Below are a collection of links to good reads from this past week, be sure to check them out! On what makes life good: What Is the Good Life? by Darrin Patrick Despite the variety of responses, no one associated the good life with being poor, mournful, and meek. But if you asked Jesus that… Continue reading Good Reads 07.23.15 (on the good life, marriage and prayer, planned parenthood, and more!)
Vacation Bible School starts Sunday!
Vacation Bible School is coming up and coming up quickly. We start this Sunday night (July 26) and it will run through Friday (July 31), with Friday being family night. VBS will meet from 6pm to 815pm each night, with registration beginning at 530pm. You can complete and print a registration form ahead of time… Continue reading Vacation Bible School starts Sunday!
Good Reads 07.01.15 (on dealing with hurtful words, seeing God during dark times, the sacredness of church, and more)
Here is a collection of links from various good reads spread across the internet. Be sure to check them out! On dealing with hurtful words: A Better Word by Jared C. Wilson (click here) I know this was meant to be seen as a compliment. But honestly. You know what "he/she has a good personality"… Continue reading Good Reads 07.01.15 (on dealing with hurtful words, seeing God during dark times, the sacredness of church, and more)
Obey King Jesus, Honor Everyone (a pastor’s thoughts on the same-sex marriage ruling)
This morning news broke that is not surprising when given the direction our culture in the United States combined with previous Supreme Court rulings: same-sex marriage is now a right that must be legally recognized in every state. Here are some opening truths for us to remember: Jesus is still King, God is not surprised… Continue reading Obey King Jesus, Honor Everyone (a pastor’s thoughts on the same-sex marriage ruling)
Good Reads 6.10.15 (on hope, suffering, family devotions, and more)
Here's some good reads gathered from different blogs and sites over this past week: Check this out if you're looking for something to help with family devotions, especially if you have kids under ten: The Seeds Project: Jesus Is All You Need by Mike Leake (click here) At present The Seeds Project is written for… Continue reading Good Reads 6.10.15 (on hope, suffering, family devotions, and more)
Easter Sunday 04.05.15
Don't miss out celebrating Jesus' resurrection on Sunday. If you don't have a church, you're more than welcome to celebrate with us at FBC Adrian! Talking about how the resurrection is a great story of good news but also much, much more than a good story (from 1 Corinthians 15:1-20). See Easter day details in… Continue reading Easter Sunday 04.05.15
Sunday 03.08.15
Time changes! Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night. This Sunday, join us for worship as we celebrate baptism and talk about Acts 14 "Discipleship is..."--as we see in the life of the early church, growing followers of Jesus involves sharing the gospel in a way that others can easily understand… Continue reading Sunday 03.08.15
Pray for the persecuted and the persecutors
4And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" 5And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. ~ Acts 9:4-5 With this week’s news of ISIS beheading 21 Coptic Christians**, we find another example of brutality… Continue reading Pray for the persecuted and the persecutors
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