Hey There Everyone, This year the month of April 2026 begins mid Holy Week. For many outside the church this is also known simply as, the week before Easter. In last month’s article, I explained how Easter Sunday was determined each year. Now let us examine some of the important days in Holy Week. We begin with Wednesday, April 1st , also known to many as April Fool’s Day. It is believed that April Fool’s Day began when France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian cale

What a most enjoyable Annual Meeting we had this past February 22, 2026. A big thank you goes out to Carol for stepping up and ensuring we were prepared. Thanks to all of you for helping to assist in the many ways that you do, to ensure this church operates smoothly. Thank you to all who attended and participated in this important part of our church life together. Congratulations to our honorees, Mr. & Mrs. Meyers, Mr. & Mrs. James, and Mr. Neely. As we move into March and in

I hope and pray you have all managed over the holiday season to find plenty of time to give thanks and praise as well as find some down time for prayer, scriptures, rest and reflection. At the December Standing Meeting, I was asked to write a piece for the Steeple to explain a bit about some of the different funds we have at the church. Let us begin with the General Fund . We start here as this is the most common fund of the church. This fund pays all the bills, the staff, an

As there is so much going on this December, let me offer a review of the regular events that happen at or near the church. I will add the extra festivities for the month to the end of each day where appropriate. Please know this may not be a complete list of activities so check out the calendar at the end of the Steeple. Mondays: ~ Chair Yoga Class at 9:30AM in the Fellowship Hall. ~ At 11am everyone is invited to gather at the Rise Café for fun and fellowship. ~ Often on Mon

Hello Everyone, I do not know about you, but once again I am finding my mailbox overflowing with requests for donations to support all kinds of causes.  Many are really good causes and at times I feel overwhelmed wishing I had the ability to help them all.   Then of course, I have those moments when I am simply frustrated at how many organizations have my information and are asking for money when things are already so tight and getting tighter! Although this is similarly a le

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Hello My Dear Ones in Christ: I do not know about you, but I am finding my mailbox overflowing with requests for donations to support all...

You know, over the years, I have heard many people say, “I have served my time for the church, now let someone else step in.” At the...

Hello Everyone, It is not Fall yet, but we are already planning into the Christmas season. I know, right?   As we begin to find a new...

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Let us begin with a great big thank you to those who helped the Annual Church Meeting run so smoothly. Second, thank you to all who help...

Prayerfully, I sit with each of you upon my heart and try to hear what God has planned for us this coming year. It has been over ten...