Beauty and Renewal
As we welcome the month of May, we are reminded of the beauty and renewal spring brings. This season is not only a time for nature to awaken but also an opportunity for us to reflect on our own spiritual growth and renewal.
In May, we celebrate the joys of new beginnings. The flowers bloom, the trees regain their leaves, and the world around us is filled with vibrant colors. Just as nature experiences renewal, we too are invited to rejuvenate our spirits. This month, let us focus on the ways we can grow in our faith – weather through prayer, study, or service to others.
Mark your calendars for some exciting events this month:
- April 27th – Grad Sunday at 10 a.m. following by a Fellowship Dinner for the grads. Everyone is asked to bring food to share.
- May 1st – National Day of Prayer. The Bridge City – Orangefield Ministerial Alliance National Day of Prayer event at Bridge City Park at 11:30 a.m.
- May 11th – Mother’s Day Service. Join us as we honor the mothers and mother figures in our lives with a special message and tribute.
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Embracing New Beginnings
As we step into the month of April, we find ourselves surrounded by the beauty of spring – a time of renewal, growth, and new beginnings. Just as the flowers bloom and the trees regain their vibrant foliage, we too are invited to reflect on the fresh opportunities that lie ahead in our spiritual journey.
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Let Our Light Shine Brightly
As we prepare to welcome the arrival of Daylight Savings Time this weekend, we want to remind you to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night. While losing an hour of sleep can be tough, this change also brings longer days filled with more sunlight – perfect for enjoying the beauty of creation and spending time with family and friends.
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Embracing Renewal and Hope
Hard to believe but we are already about to step into the month of March. We find ourselves at the crossroads of transition and renewal. Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it the promise of new beginnings and the vibrant colors of life awakening after winter’s slumber. This season invites us to reflect on our spiritual journeys and the ways in which we can grow in faith and community.
March marks the beginning of Lent, a time when we embark on a 40-day journey of reflection, repentance, and renewal leading up to Resurrection Sunday. It’s an opportunity for each of us to examine our hearts, deepen our relationship with God, and engage in acts of service and sacrifice. This year we encourage you to consider how you can participate. It could be through prayer, fasting, or community or church service. Together, let us prepare our hearts for the joy of the Resurrection.
We are excited to announce several upcoming events this month that will strengthen our bonds as a church family:
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New Bible Study
What does it mean to be a citizen of the kingdom of Heaven? This next series, “Jesus Calls Us,” will explore some of the most basic principles of Christian faith: that Christ’s invitation is open to all people, that his resurrection changed everything, and that those who put their faith in Jesus and anticipate their own resurrections are Jesus’ chosen community. These truths have much to reveal about what it means to live in the kingdom of Heaven, both in the present and in the glorious future we anticipate.
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Love is In the Air
As we step into February, the month often associated with love and affection, we are reminded of the profound power of love in our lives and our community. Valentine’s Day serves as a beautiful reminder to reflect on the relationships we cherish, but as followers of Christ, we know that love is at the heart of our faith every day.
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A Fresh Start in Our Faith
As we step into January 2025, we are filled with hope and anticipation for the year ahead. Our theme for this year is “Let Your Light Shine.” Come join us as we develop this theme in 2025. The start of a new year is a wonderful time for reflection, renewal, and recommitment to our faith journey. Let us embrace this season as an opportunity to deepen our relationship with God and each other.
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A Horrible Nightmare
In one of Tim Keller’s sermons about easter he says this. What does Paul mean when he says, “The Resurrection is going to swallow up the suffering and evil you’re going through right now”? Here’s a very imperfect illustration from my own life.
Many years ago I had a horrible nightmare. I’m not sure if the dream came from something I ate or a movie I’d watched, but I usually don’t retell this dream with many details because it was really an awful dream. I dreamt my entire family had been slaughtered. But then I woke up, and my entire family was right there. I really love my
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Too Much Prayer?
Johnny, a very bright five-year-old, told his daddy he’d like to have a baby brother and, along with his request, offered to do whatever he could to help. His dad, a very bright thirty-five-year-old, paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, Johnny. If you pray every day for two months for a baby brother, I guarantee that God will give you one!” Johnny responded eagerly to his dad’s challenge and went to his bedroom early that night to start praying for a baby brother.
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Sometimes I am Good, And Sometimes I Am Bad
A father was related this story. I was sitting at my desk in my study after having scolded my 4-year-old daughter for misbehaving. I heard a gentle knock on the door. “Come in,” I said.
Bethany entered and then matter-of-factly said, “Daddy, sometimes I am good, and sometimes I am bad. And that is just the way it is.” Then she left the room just as summarily as she had come in, acting as if she had completely explained her misbehavior for all time.
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