28 “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? 29 Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. 30 They would say, ‘There’s the person who started that building and couldn’t afford to finish it!’ Biblic...  Read More

Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. Debt is likened to a form of slavery, where one's choices and freedoms are compromised. Living within one's means and avoiding financial entanglements that can lead to bondage is not only wise but also biblically encouraged. Financial freedom allows for a life more fully dedicated to God's purposes and personal peace. Refle...  Read More

Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote, "God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?" Marketing's pervasive influence can lead to a cycle of debt and consumerism, but awareness and resistance can pave the way to fin...  Read More

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” The social circle of a believer can significantly impact their financial behavior. Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who uphold godly financial practices fosters an environment of wise stewardship and collective generosity. This community support helps Christians m...  Read More

10 “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. 11 And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? Money acts as a magnifier of one's character, revealing and amplifying both virtues and vices. Christians are encouraged to...  Read More

There are many places where a little can go a long way. This is especially true when it comes to kindness and love. When Karen arrived at our church, she had a passion for helping show love to the teachers at Bannerman Learning Center. As a retired teacher, she knew firsthand how hard teaching is and how important it is for a teacher to feel loved and supported. She wanted the Bannerman teachers to...  Read More

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,    but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. Balancing faith with practical financial action is essential. Trusting in God's provision does not eliminate the need for budgeting, saving, and preparing for the future. Such practical steps enable Christians to serve God more freely and effectively, demonstrating that faith and financial planning are not mutu...  Read More

6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Financial decisions have a lasting impact, extending beyond personal security to the well-being of future generations. Teaching children...  Read More

10 Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! 11 The more you have, the more people come to help you spend it. So what good is wealth—except perhaps to watch it slip through your fingers! Money is a tool for stewardship, not a possession to be coveted. Christians are called to manage their resources in a way that honors God, recognizing...  Read More

In December 2022, we hosted our first Parent's Day Out.  It was an event loved by the kids that attended the event and their parents who were so appreciative to have a little break.  This past year, we hosted three different Parent's Day Out events in February, May and November.  Through these three events we were able to connect and serve over 15 different families - most of whom are families who...  Read More

This past Sunday, the above video was shared in worship as a celebration of all God did in 2023 I thought I woud take a moment and expand on these numbers a bit more, sharing some stories behind them. We had 3 baptisms in 2023, 2 new-believer baptisms and 1 infant baptism. This is paired with our 28 new members. Both of the new-believer baptisms were new families who came to us, not from any oth...  Read More

For their December meeting, the Boomers (our older adults), went and toured Bannerman Learning Center. The Boomers are our newest group on campus and chose Bannerman to be their mission focus. Normally, they meet at the church, have brunch together, then put together something to show love to the teachers at the school. On this occasion, we took a trip to the school to learn about their programs. I ...  Read More