The COVID-19 virus continues to make an impact on how we live and relate to one another. These difficult days have generated a range of emotions, and along the way we have learned some things about our church and the...
I wanted to use the occasion of a One Call email announcing the result of last night’s business meeting to provide another Covid-19 update as it relates to our church. As you know, the church council voted to cancel in person...
Our young men and women are graduating from high school hopefully in June. At various times in their lives; they’ve experienced difficulty and trouble just as the rest of us have. The reality is that they will experience difficulty and...
The COVID-19 virus has cast a dark shadow here at home, around our nation, and across the globe. To quote Dr. Anthony Fauci, this virus is very “efficient.” It is not like the flu--more people get it, and more people...
This isn't what I had in mind. This is my first Holy Week with the church and what is happening now wasn't even remotely what I thought would happen. All the planning, times to be together, messages to be given to...
Social distancing can't stop Palm Sunday. This day begins the seven day period known as Holy Week--the last few days of Jesus' earthly life. Christians around the world acknowledge the events that transpired during that week, usually with special worship services...
Do we need April fools day? This is the annual occasion for jokes and pranks to be performed on each other, all with the disclaimer "April fools!" I'm asking for an exemption this time around. This whole year seems to be one...
Our Governor has closed schools in Tennessee until April 24th in an attempt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Desiring to be good citizens and neighbors in our state and especially our local community, our church will also...
March 21, 2020 Dear Church Family, As we all adjust to our “new normal” with the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we hope and pray that your family is healthy and everyone is continuing the recommended social distancing. Hopefully, with all of...
Our church council met last night, making sure to practice social distancing as well as using conference call technology. The council is unified in our belief that our church is OPEN! It is not closed! This is a theological truth, that...