by OakAdmin | Jun 7, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, Famous Writers, History, Justice, Life Stories, Ministries, Pain and Suffering
How often have we concluded our pledge of allegiance with these words: “with liberty and justice for all”? Our declaration of independence was signed in 1776 with the self-evident truth etched for all time that, “all men are created equal,”...
by OakAdmin | May 19, 2020 | Church News, Comfort and Grief, History, Kids & Family, Ministries, Service Times, Upcoming Events
“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Psalm...
by OakAdmin | Mar 17, 2020 | Church News, Discipline, Ministries, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Rotator Graphic for af.mil. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario “Charo” Gutierrez) This article from Christianity Today is very helpful in explaining why early response is critical to contain a virus like COVID-19. Excerpts here:...
by OakAdmin | Mar 14, 2020 | Global Missions, History, Ministries, Pain and Suffering
History proves that crises provide opportunities for Christians to demonstrate what makes our worldview different. This article from the Gospel Coalition provides a helpful summary of ways the early church stepped up in the plagues of the third and fourth centuries...
by OakAdmin | Aug 2, 2019 | Church News, Darin's Blog, Ministries
Since April 22 the search team and elders have reviewed over 30 resumes, interacting with over a dozen candidates and focusing on five top prospects. Easily the strongest leader in this field is a young man named Jason Harms who most recently served as a youth pastor...
by OakAdmin | Jun 6, 2019 | Church News, Ministries
By Andrea Cress of the prayer team “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Nestled in the center of these three commands, penned by the Apostle Paul to the...
