“Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ”
by Jason Upton Shut up the windowsLock all the doorsMake sure nobody gets inLearn to protect what is rightfully yoursOr someone will take it my friend We’ll all sleep well tonightWith no worry about tomorrowEverything’s all rightSafe in our panic room We’re building a wallHigher and higherCome join the gospel crusadeDon’t you know God lovesGood
Read MoreCall to Confessionby Ambrose (c. 330-397), Bishop of MilanO Lord, who is all merciful: Take away my sins from me, and enkindle within me the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Take away this heart of stone from me, and give me a heart of flesh and blood, a heart to love and adore You, a
Read MoreOn January 6 following BOTH services we will be taking down the Christmas decoration and putting them away.If you are able, please stay to help.
Read MoreDECEMBER 21, 2014 Justin TaylorIn March of 1863, 18-year-old Charles Appleton Longfellow walked out of his family’s house on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and unbeknownst to his family—boarded a train bound for Washington, D.C., traveling over 400 miles across the eastern seaboard in order to join President Lincoln’s Union army to fight in the
Read MoreThe youth and interested church members will be the Live Nativity at the Lake of Lights on Sunday, December 16 from 6-9 pm. Plan on coming out to support them or get involved. Mark your calendars!!
Read MoreThis year’s Christmas sermon will focus on the poverty of Christmas. It may sound like a peculiar theme given the excess of the season. Lights are everywhere taxing our overburdened electrical grid. Decorations are evermore elegant and elaborate and come with an ever increasing price tag. And don’t get me started on the trees—no seriously,
Read MoreHymn Spotlight: Silent Night—celebrating 200 yearsAuthor – Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848English Translation – John F. Young, 1820-1885Composer – Franz Grűber, 1787-1863Tune Name – “Stille Nacht” Christmas Eve, 1818….a song was born that would wing its way into the hearts of people throughout the world. Joseph Mohr was born in the lovely city of Salzburg, Austria, in
Read MoreThe Taste of the Seasons Piano Concert was the kick-off for our Reverse Advent Calendar to help “Angels for the Elderly”. Boxes are available for you to take home if you would like to participate. It’s a simple concept….. rather than open a box each day on an Advent calendar and take out a goodie,
Read MoreWe have a lot to look forward to in worship in the weeks ahead. December will bring Advent and Christmas Eve. 02 December Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Luke 21:25-36 Sermon: Still…Waiting… 09 December Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12 Luke 3:1-6 Sermon: Still…Preparing… 16 December Scripture: Isaiah 12:2-6 Luke 3:7-18 Sermon: Still…Repenting… 23
Read MoreA tree will be placed in the back of the sanctuary for donations of items to be shared with local children in need at the elementary school. Items being collected include: hats, mittens, gloves, socks, underwear, and scarves. These items will be collected through Dec. 24.
Read MoreSalvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring the bell at TSC (Tractor Supply Company) in Kenton on Saturdays starting 11/24 – 12/22 from 10 am – 7 pm. Volunteers can take 1-2 hour shifts or a group could sponsor a day. A sign-up sheet will be in the back of the church sanctuary. See
Read MoreHymn Spotlight: Now Thank We All Our God Author – Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649 English Translation – Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Music – Joann Crűger, 1598-1662 Scripture Reference – Psalm 147 Upon hearing the hymn, we would never realize that this paean of praise was forged during times of tragic experiences. From some of the most severe
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