This morning I want to jot down some thoughts on the three bridges we are trying to build at The Shepherd’s Fellowship (the church I pastor). However, let me first say I am not looking at building bridges with wood and nails but with love and truth. You see, there are many people who have […]
Church, Volunteers to “Paint the Town” in Downtown Marion
May 18, 2012 by
On Saturday, May 19, Downtown Marion will be partnering with APEX Church for their "Paint the Town" initiative. The day will begin with a free breakfast at 9:00am for volunteers at the church located at 162 West Center Street and will then be followed by a number of activities, including painting some of the building fronts in Downtown Marion, cleaning vacant store windows, planting flowers, pulling weeds, and the ongoing trash pickup.
Don’t be a Weak Church Leader
May 17, 2012 by
Being a church leader is not always easy or fun. There are seasons you go through where people who are focused on themselves and their motives shake things up and you get caught in the middle of the muck and mire slinging. It’s not a comfortable place to be in. This all came back to […]
Marion Church Holding Clothing Giveaway
May 15, 2012 by
On Saturday, May 26 the Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free “Spring and Summer Clothing Giveaway.” They will be giving away good, clean spring and summer clothing. Adult and children’s sizes available.
Happy Mother’s Day to those Struggling with Mother’s Day
May 13, 2012 by
This is a post from my wife, Jenni Hypes… Mother’s Day… Wishing everyone a happy day tomorrow but in the midst of enjoying your day with family, please also tuck in the back of your mind that this holiday is a very tough one for a lot of your friends and maybe even your family […]
5k to Raise Funds for Mission Trips
May 10, 2012 by
Community Christian Fellowship is hosting a Memorial Mission 5K Run/Walk in at Prospect Park in Prospect on Saturday, May 26. Registration is at 7:00am and the race will begin at 8:00am.
Registration is $20 for adults and teens and $5 for kids 12 and under.
Concert to Benefit Youth Mission Trip
May 4, 2012 by
> Me (Greater Than Me) band will be holding a fundraising event for the upcoming Youth mission trip to Macon, GA. The event will be on May 5, 2012 at 7PM at Trinity Baptist Church.
Trinity Baptist Church's youth fundraiser will be a free will offering.
Church Pride
April 27, 2012 by
To get us started, let me define what I am talking about when it comes to church pride. There is nothing wrong with loving your church (far from it) but for some, it can get into an area of pride. This is especially true for pastors who can get tunneled vision on their vision. I […]
Is Tradition in the Church a Sin?
April 20, 2012 by
The other day, I met an older gentleman and as soon as he realized I was a pastor, he shared a story with me on why he left his church that he had been gong to for decades. It seems the pastor had taken the pulpit off the stage. That’s it…… The pastor took the […]
5k Run/Walk to Raise Funds for Mission Trip
April 20, 2012 by
Aubrey Oiler is holding a 5K for Kenya Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Marion Catholic High School. Proceeds will benefit her mission trip to Kenya being taken with OSUM Professor Zakaria Nyongesa.
