As Christians, we are Easter People every day. And in God’s timing, our butterflies are emerging from their cocoons and will be ready to fly on Sunday, 4/7, after Worship. Join us as we remember that we are new creations in Christ. Also, there will be a box in the sanctuary for you to put…

Wow is all that can be said. Worship today was powerful. We heard the resurrection story from the Gospel of John. Then we heard the resurrection story via song when the choir presented the cantata, Our God Reigns. We had 95 in worship today and we are thankful for those that were present, both our…

Our sister church, Mt Vernon GMC, held their annual Sunrise service. As we entered the sanctuary, we lit a candle from a central Christ Candle, reminding us where our light comes from. Then we join our candles together to remember the family of Jesus. Sun was streaming through the stained glass windows. We had scripture…

Our sister church, Mt Vernon GMC, joined us for Maundy Thursday worship. Jason and Irion hosted dinner for us. They provided great tacos and all the toppings. And for dessert, wonderful sweets. Jason explained that Maundy meant “new commandment”. During the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples, he gave them a new commandment…

Our 66 Easter visitors arrived safely and are in their growing containers. Join us on Easter Sunday when these small caterpillars will be beautiful painted lady butterflies. We will release them on Easter Sunday as a reminder of the new creation we are in Jesus Christ.

Each month we gather with other churches to worship. Meet at the Silk Hope Ruritan Pavilion at 3p. Pastor Jason will be preaching and Jordan PIckett will provide music. It is going to be a spirit filled time.

Some people just know how to pass the peace authentically and with love. Helen is such a person. She makes sure she gets to as many people as possible to welcome them to church and share a “Peace to you!” message. Last week she really got into the groove with passing the peace. So much…

What a wonderful day to be in church. The music rang out as the congregation sang, special music by some of our youth and our wonderful choir shared their cantata. First, the Seitz family lit the Advent wreath candle. reserving the white Christ candle for a later time. They lit the candles of Hope, Joy,…

Thank you Vickrey family for reminding us that this is the Season of Love as you lit the 3rd candle of Advent. We were treated to special music by Carolee on accordion and Randy on guitar. What a special treat! It was pouring rain outside and, yet, the worship time was bright and warm. Thank…

Today we relit the Candle of Hope and then the second candle. Today the preparation for advent encouraged us to think about peace and the Prince of Peace. We closed with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is…