For the past year or so, I’ve been following a new show called “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” It tells the story of the Revolutionary War from the perspective of ordinary people (many of them civilians) who helped win America’s freedom. The show is based on actual historical figures. As I’ve watched the dramatic inner workings of America’s Revolution, I get the same feeling…
Our mission leads us to be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ!
Our mission leads us to be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ!
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I love walking into the sanctuary this week and seeing the mountains on the stage with the huge Everest banner. I love seeing the bright eyes of each child as they look forward to meeting a new memory buddy animal and learn about how God has the power to provide, comfort, heal, forgive and love us forever. As adults, we have mountains…
During the summer months, some things on our church calendar take a break. For instance, Wednesday night L.I.F.E. Groups and youth groups won’t start up again until September. However, other things take off! Indeed, summer might just be the best season of the year to see the heart of First Christian Church at work. I believe one of the reasons God has blessed…
As I listen to others who do not attend FCC Keokuk choosing between family travels, activities and weekend worship, I am reminded of how incredibly blessed we are to have four weekend worship services! As the end of school year and summer are approaching, decide right now that you will commit to attending your activities without missing weekend worship. Joining others in…
The other day I ran across a word I’d never seen before: “lifewithoutspacemakesnosense.” Of course, it didn’t take me long to realize the spaces had been left out. Add the spaces back in and you have the makings of a great sermon: “life without space makes no sense.” As we enter into the summer months, many of us will make time for…
In our scripture this week of Pentecost, from Acts 2:17 God declares, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.” Through the power of God’s Spirit among the people, young and old alike are having visions and dreaming dreams.…
Pentecost seems to be one Christian holiday Hallmark just doesn’t know what to do with. Christmas has Santa and Easter has the Easter bunny – but what about poor Pentecost. I read about one preacher who went out shopping on the Friday before Pentecost and noticed there was no indication whatsoever that there were only two shopping days left until Pentecost. He…
We are in the midst of updating our church website and I was given the job of writing the “Who We Are” section. It has turned out to be more difficult than I thought it would be. Do I focus on the variety of worship services we offer? Do I highlight the amazing music we have at all our services? How about…
When I was secretary for First Christian, I was unable to participate in the women’s ministry of Disciple Women. I was not really aware of the fellowship I was missing. I would invite all women of the church to come and get involved. On the outside, it may just seem like a social gathering, but the service that is given is remarkable. …
Bi-Weekly via E-Mail Have you ever been challenged to be creative by a person you admire and respect and do not want to disappoint? I have been given a challenge by Tammi, whom I admire and respect and do not want to disappoint! My challenge, you ask?! My challenge is to create an “email newsletter” to keep communication open during the summer…