David: Bearing The Unbearable
Pastor Ed tells the story of Absalom's rebellion and death and David's grief. Then David's friend, Joab, gives him three words of wisdom. Finally, how can we prepare to bear the unbearable.
Listen to David: Bearing The Unbearable
by Ed VinsonFCDS Fall Festival
Join Friendly Care Day School for their first annual fall festival on Saturday, October 5th from 9am to 3pm. There will be games, food, craft vendors, bounce house, face painting and more! Bring your family and be ready to have a great time!Fall Women’s Study
Join us every other Wednesday from 6:30pm - 7:45pm starting on September 11th, 2024 for a women's book study led by Dee Mattingly. The book is titled "Untangle Your Emotions" and the cost is $13.25. Contact Melissa Schmutte for more information.
Fall Men’s Study
A new men's study will be starting on September 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:15pm called "Essentials of Faith". You can preview this study on RightNow Media. Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information.
If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.Operation Christmas Child
Every month we will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to be distributed in November 2024. For the month of September 2024 we will be collecting: Dolls, Coloring Books, Toothbrushes and Toothbrush covers.Grief Share
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. Grief Share is a ministry of HEFC that will be starting on September 14 from 10am to noon and will run through December 7. You do not have to attend every meeting and can start at any time. There is no cost to attend this program. For more information about this new ministry, contact Susan Haynes or you can register below to be a part of Grief Share.2024 Bible Reading Plan
Need a Bible reading plan for 2024? Click/Tap the button below to view and download a Bible reading plan for 2024 from the American Bible Society. Enjoy!Monthly Potluck
Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a potluck lunch immediately after the 10:30am service. Please sign up to bring a dish on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Craft and Vendor Fair
A Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on November 9th, 2024 from 9am - 2pm in the gym. Come join us for specialized crafts & small business vendors. Food and baked goods will be available for purchase. For more information or to be a vendor contact Jodi Blackburn or Laura Smith.
CAP Mission Trip
Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 20, 2024 - October 25, 2024.
The team will leave on 10/20 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/25. To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration.A Note From The Pastor
I thought I would send some of the quotes that I used in my sermon this past Sunday in case you wanted to mull on them further. Samuel Taylor Coleridge: “Alone, alone, all alone. Alone on the wide, wide sea. And never a saint took pity on my soul in agony. O Wedding guest! This … Read MoreThe Weekly Word
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A Note From The Pastor
April 29, 2024 by
Ed Vinson in Note From Pastor
I forgot to put the video link in my sermon notes yesterday. HERE it is.
Genesis 45:5 is still speaking to me: “And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sent me here….” You know you’ve forgiven someone when you’re no longer concerned that they aren’t taking what they’ve done to you too hard.
Thank you for your support in our Pastoral renewal. We love you all.
