Glorious Day
by Faith & ChatGPT on October 30th, 2024
This week, we're singing a song we've sun since 2018. “Glorious Day” is a celebration of the resurrection power of Christ applied to our lives. It speaks to the spiritual resurrection that believers experience, moving from sin and death to life, echoing Ephesians 2:1-10, which explains how we are “made alive with Christ.”This song beautifully encapsulates the core gospe... Read More
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Faithful Fall: November Series Preview
by Katie Strickland on October 29th, 2024
Welcome to our "Faithful Fall" series! In this season of gratitude and reflection, we're diving into the idea of Seasons of Prayer and discovering how we can live a life of "thanks-living" by following Jesus' example of service, prayer, and compassion for others. Here’s what we’ll be exploring together:Week 1: A Season for GodTheme: Spending time with GodScripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-9Memory Verse: “Pr... Read More
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October Kitchen Visit
by Faith Parry on October 25th, 2024
Last week, a group of church members, spent a rewarding morning volunteering at The Kitchen of Clay County. Together, they served 146 soup and sandwich lunches to individuals in the Middleburg community. It was a humbling and meaningful opportunity to share not only food but also love and support with those in need. As we reflect on this Saturday’s service, we are reminded that this effort is much... Read More
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Boomers and Women Join Together
by Faith Parry on October 24th, 2024
Last Tuesday, twenty participants came together for an exciting evening of learning, creativity, and fellowship, as ladies hosted a Charcuterie 101 class. The class was led by the talented Deborah, with the assistance of her sous chef, Deleene, while Michele shared her expertise on crafting beautiful salami rosettes. It was a delightful evening filled with creativity, laughter, and food as partici... Read More
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God of Revival
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on October 23rd, 2024
This week, we're starting with a song from Bethel Music that's from 2020. I love this song because it speaks to God's power for spiritual awakening and rival. It connects deeply to Scripture in several ways, reflecting themes of God’s sovereignty, His ability to bring life from death, and the promise of transformation through faith and prayer.Here are a few key themes f... Read More
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New Wine
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on October 17th, 2024
We've been singing “New Wine” by Hillsong Worship for a couple of months now. It carries rich biblical imagery.It is also deeply rooted in scripture, reflecting themes of surrender, transformation, and the process of becoming more like Christ. The imagery of crushing, pressing, and yielding aligns with biblical concepts of growth through trials and God’s refining proces... Read More
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14 Stronger
by Faith Parry on October 17th, 2024
If you were to ask me what I love most about ministry, I wouldn’t hesitate. Baptizing new believers and teaching the faith, especially in moments like confirmation, brings me the deepest joy. This past Sunday, we had the privilege of witnessing the fruits of our church’s faithful work, and it was incredible While I don’t always think of membership as the primary fruit, I have to say, the conversat... Read More
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The Link: Update on Youth Ranch 10th Anniversary
by Residing Hope on October 16th, 2024
You may have heard that our Madison Youth Ranch is turning 10 and we were planning a big celebration event on October 12th. However, as a result of Hurricane Helene passing through the Florida panhandle and causing considerable damage, we believe it is best to postpone the celebration until a later date, allowing everyone time to clean up and recover. The Youth Ranch sustained only minor damage in... Read More
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Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on October 12th, 2024
Subscribe to our Playlists: I'm so excited about the new song we're singing this week, "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly" by Pat Barrett. This has become one of my new favorite songs, because it captures scripture so well!The song reflects God’s desire for His people to focus not on external religious rituals but on living a life marked by justice, mercy, and humility—values that reflect His ch... Read More
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Overflow Preview
by Faith Parry on October 12th, 2024
Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? Or what you have isn’t enough to make a difference? Sometimes what seems insignificant at first can actually become an Overflow. During this series, we'll explore generosity in a way that encourages giving to express the abundance of God's grace in our lives instead of obligation or religious doctrine. When we live out this model of generosity, our giving b... Read More
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Hurricane Helene Response
by Faith Parry on October 3rd, 2024
Hurricane Helene left many of us binge watching the weather channel last week and thankful that Florida made it through with minimal damage, especially the Big Bend area. That thankfulness was quickly diminished as the reports came in from Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) is one of the few organizations allowed into disaster zones a... Read More
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Kids Club Unlimited
by Katie Strickland on October 2nd, 2024
Two years ago, Pastor Faith and I applied for a grant to start a ministry for kids with special needs. We had a desire to to create a space that would allow families of children with special needs to feel welcome and included in the church. We recognized that many of these families do not attend church or parents take turn attending church because they are unsure what to do with their child duri... Read More
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