For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “‘I have madeyou a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation tothe ends of the earth.’” When the Gentiles heard this, theywere glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all whowere appointed for eternal life believed. Acts 13:47-38
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It’s hard to get newcomers to stick around long enough to investigate Christianity if you don’t make them feel comfortable. How’s your follow-up with newcomers? How do you help them get connected and integrated? Is your building in the best shape it can be? Does it smell clean? Can they find friends at your church?
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Some of our greatest victories are not wins,they are our refusals to lose.You don’t feel like getting up.You don’t want to get dressed for the day. You don’t want to eat a good breakfast.You don’t want to spend a moment with God.You don’t want to go to work.What you want to do is nothingbut nothing
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Save These Dates Palm Sunday – Sunday, March 24 – After 10:30 Worship Service – Covered Dish – Family Gathering Center Luncheon – Wednesday, March 27 – Noon – FGC – $7 Easter Sunrise Service – Sunday, March 31 at 7:00am – On the Porch (STUMC) – Sausage Biscuits and Coffee Easter Service & Cantata
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Have you ever been in total darkness. I have it full of unknown things. You can’t see the finger on your own hand in front of your face. I’ve been in the caverns and seen what it’s like without the light. They say it will start to make you go mad. It’s amazing how the
I know “smile more” sounds trivial. But just look around you. Hardly anyone smiles. If the Gospel is good news, you would never know it from looking at most Christians. I have to remind myself when I communicate to smile more. It’s not my natural facial expression. A smile can make a huge difference in
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November 19 is growing. In addition to celebrating the great history of Striplin Terrace, we will also be lighting candles and celebrating All Saints Day. We will also be remembering charter member families and former pastors. And everything will be concluded with an old fashioned covered dish after the morning worship service.
Have you ever watched the water in the tub after a bath. The dirt kinda flows around not paying attention to what all is going on. It keeps going around it gets closer and closer to the drain. The closer it becomes the faster it gets pulled into the drain. Our lives are a lot
