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

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