“Look, I’ll pour out my spirit on you. I’ll reveal my words to you.” – Wisdom (from Proverbs) Have you ever misplaced your phone–which is on vibrate of course–and then asked someone to call it? We get really still and really quiet. Our ears perk up in all directions in order to be ready to hear that […]
Read MoreThis Irons Filing is a collection of several thoughts on upcoming events: Everything I hear about the demise of the church in the American culture these days centers on the perception that church people are too focused on themselves and their institution. They are not concerned enough on the needs of the community around them. […]
Read MoreOur budget provides for funds which the Outreach Ministry is charged with disbursing at their discretion. This is funded through your regular giving all year long. This past year, we were able to help the following agencies: Boys & Girls Club Disciples Crossing at Athens, Texas (regional camp facility) Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries, in the Rio […]
Read MoreThe 2016 Rockwall Triathlon once again isolates our church on Sunday October 16 so we have a worship service at Rock Ridge Assisted Living at 9:30, followed by three Outreach projects. The first Outreach project is with Women in Need to build a raised garden behind their building’s “relaxing area” using materials they have purchased […]
Read MoreThe world seems to have turned a violent corner. Problems are resolved not with discussion or even debate but with name-calling, personal attacks, threats and ultimately violence. There are those who do this even in Christianity. Orlando, Florida has had its share of tragedies lately with a mass-shooting at the focal point. A pastor in […]
Read MoreOctober 7, 2017; 9 am – 4 pm Bring the family for a fun day outing. There will be: Lots of fun shopping unique holiday merchandise from local vendors Carnival games for the children Face painting Balloon animals Jump house Food truck Lonestar Bulldog Club & Rescue Adoption Event Raffle drawing every 30 minutes Bake […]
Read MoreOne of my passions is reading. Books are changing form and rapidly, but their value is still high in my book (pun intended). They take us to new horizons and they take us deeper into ourselves. They stretch our imaginations and I believe they assist us in addressing our everyday problems in new ways. Fiction […]
Read MoreThis Sunday, May 15, is the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost is the day on which we remember the story given to us in the second chapter of the Book of Acts. The story goes: 40 days after the resurrection, Jesus ascends into heaven. But before he ascends, Jesus promises that he will not leave us […]
Read MorePalm Sunday, March 20 Celebration of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem. Regular Sunday schedule Maundy Thursday, March 24 Worship at 7:00 pm, A Service of Tenebrae (Shadows). To make it more convenient for you to attend, we will have a Soup & Salad Supper at 6:00. Please bring salads to share, soup will be provided. Good Friday, March […]
Read MoreSummer Camp 2016: Save the Dates! Each grade indicates the grade that will be completed by the end of the 2015-2016 school year. CAMPS FOR CHILDREN Grand Camp – May 20-22 (ages 4-10 with a grandparent) Family Camp 1 – May 27-29 (ages 0 to 18 with an adult relative) Family Camp 2 – August […]
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