Happy 6th Anniversary, Pastor Terri! A pastor's anniversary refers to his or her annual hire date anniversary, which for Rev. Terri is the first Sunday in December. It is an excellent time to show some extra pastor appreciation. It can also be a good opportunity to build unity around our church's ministry and vision. And building unity will generate excitement [...]
Advent- Word with Latin roots, meaning “coming.” Christians of earlier generations spoke of “the advent of our Lord” and of “His second advent.” The first phrase refers to God’s becoming incarnate in Jesus of Nazareth. The latter phrase speaks of Jesus’ second coming. Advent marks a time for Christians to REFLECT on The Incarnation (God in Flesh - Emmanuel) Past [...]
Received in many congregations on December 17 & 24, 2023 Our gifts support the work of regional ministries this Christmas. Your regional ministry works to: Connect congregations to each other Foster faith development Gather Disciples in camps, conferences, and assemblies Nurture the development of a new generation of pastors Assist churches in calling new ministers Interpret the global mission of [...]
