Beginning last Sunday, we are on a journey to rediscover Jesus on Sunday mornings and beyond. This Sunday, we will continue our series by looking at the truth of Jesus, his way, and what following his way means to us. Invite a friend to join you at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Every week, we […]
This Christmas season we have been pondering the beautiful and precious gifts we are given. One of those is certainly our church family. We are so thankful that you have been a part of this year and our Christmas celebrations! We wish you and yours a warm Christmas. Hail! the heaven-born Prince of peace! Hail! […]
As I ponder the question, “What are some of my traditions and practices associated with Holy Week?” memories of my childhood and the church I grew up in come flooding in. It was a traditional Baptist church, so we held close to the church calendar, and that meant we were at church A LOT during […]
For those of you who are not familiar with the Church calendar, or the Church year, it is a centuries-old way that many Christians have used to order the 365-day year. The early Christians believed that the rhythm of the year gave us a perfect opportunity to re-enact the story of our salvation. The Church […]
The Sunday message spoke of the new creation you are in Jesus. There is a wonderfully new you. In addition, Jesus is at work to renew all things. The surprise twist is that Jesus works to renew the world through the new you. That is the message of 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2. But we have tension […]
I love to travel. I love to explore. If there is a longer, more scenic way to get to my destination, I will choose that way. I especially love traveling with my wife (although she doesn’t like all of my longer scenic routes). We’ve traveled to many parts of the world and we’ve especially enjoyed […]
Today, get to know the 7 favorite Christmas traditions and experiences of Adam Dacheux. The smell of a fresh cut pine tree in the house. Or in our case this year, a crooked parking lot pine tree. Never again. The seemingly endless flow of cookies and sweets. Hearing my favorite Christmas song, O Holy Night. […]
Today, get to know the 13 favorite Christmas traditions and experience by Jay Baer. Jay Baer, Pulse Director (Grades 7 & 8) and student::life Worship Director Christmas music on repeat from the moment the Macy’s Parade ends until well into January. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the form of a full orchestra, an electric […]
Today, we are happy to have another guest blogger in our new Christmas favorites series with Diana sharing the 10 things she loves most about the Christmas season. Diana Kleinmanns, Worship Leader Spending time with family. I don’t get to go home to New Jersey too often, so it’s always a sweet time when everyone […]
Can you believe that Christmas is only 1 week away?! Today we are starting a new blog mini-series called What I Love About Christmas, featuring a few staff members from Living Word. 9 Things I Love About the Christmas Season by Cass Delp, kid::life Director Spending time with family and catching up with those I don’t see […]