Expectation – Mitchell Hedgepeth

The Birth of Jesus Foretold In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is [...]

The Unexpected – Clint Ware

Out of the Box – What will you take out of the Box this Christmas? sometimes a great surprise -  something totally unexpected for me it is hard to imagine what the first christmas was like for Mary. The scripture tells us very little about this young lady that was chosen by God We can [...]

Give Thanks – Clint Ware

In one recent survey, 70 percent of U.S. adults said people are ruder now than they were 20 years ago. Which salesclerks would thank them for a purchase Nineteen of the 20 clerks who were subjected to service tests passed I realize I am not great at this.  Whether it is writing a think you [...]

Remember to Give Thanks – Mitchell Hedgepeth

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with flowing streams, with springs and underground waters welling up in valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land where you may eat bread without scarcity, [...]

Keeping Jesus first

David Cook was our guest speaker this week, we appreciate him for bringing this important message to the Connection.

Did You Hear About…? – Clint Ware

Did you hear about _______________?  Matthew 7:1-5 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.  3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye [...]

We’re Still Waiting – Mitchell Hedgepeth

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids ‘Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As [...]

Did you hear about…? – Clint Ware

Did you hear about _______________? Matthew 7:1-5 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.  3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye [...]

What is the Blessing for You? – Mitchell Hedgepeth

The Beatitudes When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are [...]

A Day to Remember – Clint Ware

All Saints Sunday – A Day To Remember What is this all about and why do we do it? In the early days ( as early as 373 AD) the Christians were accustomed to solemnize,  (mark with a formal ceremony) the anniversary of a martyr’s death for Christ at the place of martyrdom. The Church, [...]