I love attending worship services at church. Sunday is the high point of my week. At the same time, I realize that not everyone shares my viewpoint. Take a look at this alarming graphic: The first thing that this graphic points to is that reports of church attendance may be inflated. So, it may not… [Read More…]
Seek Him, Find Him
Recently my friend, Rick Kessler, sent me a devotional that contains a wonderful promise. The promise is contained in Jeremiah 29:13 and says: “If you search for me with all your heart, you will find me.” As I read the devotional it struck a chord with me because one of the most fun things I… [Read More…]
Keeping You Safe at Church
On Sunday, December 29, a gunman opened fire at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas. When the shooting ended after approximately 6 seconds, two worshippers were dead. The gunman was stopped by Jack Wilson, a 71-year-old volunteer on the church’s safety team. (Wilson is a firearms instructor, a reserve deputy sheriff,… [Read More…]
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
We recently completed an end-of-year offering called, “Your Best Gift.” The unique thing about this offering is that we do not spend it on salaries, capital improvements, utilities, etc. We use these dollars for outwardly-focused mission. This year our people generously contributed: $51,743.26. The only adequate response to that is praise the Lord and thank… [Read More…]
A Fresh Start
I heard a simple poem a long time ago that is valuable as we begin the year of 2020: The new year lies before you Like a spotless track of snow. Be careful how you tread on it, For every track will show. A new year, like every new day, is a God-given opportunity to… [Read More…]
Merry Christmas – Happy New Year
We wish you and your a wonderful, Merry Christmas. Happy New Year! We will be back to blogging in 2020.
Wonderful Gifts
If you do not have enough to eat, I am sure it is the most wonderful gift you could receive. Our people have generously provided 85 food baskets for needy people in our community and within the scope of our church. (With the $25 Kroger gift card that comes with each basket, the total value… [Read More…]
Welcome, Mike Egenreider
We feel very blessed to inform you that, effective January 1, 2020, Mike Egenreider will be serving as Head of School of Madison Christian School. We welcome Mike and the ministry that he will bring to our campus. Here is the letter issued by our Madison Christian School Board, that announces Mike’s appointment: Dear Madison… [Read More…]
Your Best Gift
We are in the midst of receiving our end-of-year offering called “Your Best Gift.” The Lord has blessed this offering in a great way in the past, and we have been able through His grace and great help to do some amazing things. Among other things, we have given many scholarships to Madison Christian School,… [Read More…]