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Worship Arts Team Is Seeking New Members

March 26, 2012 By
Worship Arts

If you have a desire to praise and worship the Lord with your voice, musical or dramatic ability, this is the Circle for you.  Worship Arts Director Benton Stokes leads us in the ways to help bring the congregation into worshipful attitudes for our Celebrations.  If you are interested in being a part of this group or being in a Praise Band, please let Benton know at ben10.stokes@gmail.com. … [Read more...]

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Sign Up To Help At Potluck

March 20, 2012 By
Potluck Paradise

With the recent passing of our beloved friend, Garry Mooney, we all have an opportunity to honor his memory by becoming part of a Fellowship activity that he truly loved. We are looking for two helpers for each morning potluck. In addition, we would truly love to have someone with a Servant's heart like Garry's to step up and offer to oversee the Potluck ministry area. Cooking ability is a … [Read more...]

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How Your Clothing Donations Help

January 12, 2012 By
clothing-drive

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day today, I previously reported that 2 people had been clothed as a result of the clothing donations here in Smithville. I wanted to update you all on that progress. As of today there have been 4 individuals (1 man and 4 women) in recovery that have been blessed with clothing for work, winter etc as a result of our donations.   I wanted to tell you how … [Read more...]

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Are we Chatting or Praying?

January 11, 2012 By 4 Comments
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One of the most beautiful prayers that I have heard, or read, is: Most merciful Father,I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed:by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.I have not loved you with my whole heart;I have not loved my neighbors as myself.I am truly sorry and humbly repent.Have mercy on me and forgive me,that I may delight in your will,and walk … [Read more...]

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My First Christmas in Heaven

December 23, 2011 By
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Christmas is a time of that year that brings solemn thoughts as individuals reflect upon this Christmas, their First Christmas, without a loved one.   I first published this poem in 1998 as it was used to minister to me in the loss of my grandfather.    Each year at this time of the year I publish it again in my column with the prayer that this poem gives each of us hope through faith in … [Read more...]

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CovenAnts Children’s Ministry

April 2, 2011 By
DiscipleLand

Covenant’s Ministry for Children, CovenAnts began on Sunday April 3, 2011.  Our Children's Ministry is underway providing a new opportunity to grow and offer a loving experience to all children.  Beginning April 3, we will be offering classes for kids in grades 1-5.  See Linda Brendlinger, check the website and the information desk in the vestibule for more information. … [Read more...]

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Food Pantry Needs You to Help

January 12, 2010 By

We are overwhelmed every time that we ask for your help. The outpouring of love for those you never see shows that God's message is in your heart. The Food Pantry is helping feed both members and non-members of our church. In the last few months we have given to families over 450 lbs of food. We have established a new policy that we hope will help rotate food. Monthly will request different … [Read more...]

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