Dead Man Walking
Pastor Ed provides a running commentary of his thoughts on Jesus raising Lazareth from the dead.
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by Ed VinsonRoad Trip VBS
Join us on our Road Trip VBS where your children will be on the go with God!
- Day 1 ~ Abraham and Sarah Follow God (Genesis 12:1-9)
- Day 2 ~ The Israelites Take the Scenic Route (Exodus 13:17-22)
- Day 3 ~ Jesus Visits Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)
- Day 4 ~ On the Road with Paul (Acts 18:1-11)
Launch CAP Mission Trip
Our first Young Adult (Launch) mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be July 20, 2025 - July 25, 2025.
The team will leave on 07/20 and return on 07/25. To register, please sign up on the Young Adult bulletin board and also complete the online registration.Men’s Events
- Essentials of Faith (Launch Room) ~ Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
- Bon Fire & Devotion (Youth Room & outside) ~ First Friday of the month at 6:00pm (not meeting on 7/4)
- Men's Breakfast (Gym) ~ Third Saturday of the month at 8am
- Men's Night Out (Local Restaurant) ~ One Wednesday every other Month at 6:30pm. July 16 (Riverbound Cafe)
CAP Mission Trip
Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 5, 2025 - October 10, 2025.
The team will leave on 10/05 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/10. To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration.OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
June Wish List
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- Boys & Girls Combs
- Small Stuffed Animals
- Fun Stickers
- Small Etch-A-Sketch
Check your email for link to the Amazon Wish List.
Collection bin is located in the church lobby.
Wakefield Christian Camp
- Junior Camp ~ June 15th - June 20th. See bulletin board for registration form.
- See church calendar or bulletin board for dated of additional upcoming events.
WOMENS’ RETREAT
August 28-31
Mountain Valley Retreat Center.
Please see the brochures in the church lobby for more information
Women’s Events
- Shenandoah Shopping Trip - July 19
- Women's Retreat (Harrisonburg, VA) - August 28 - August 31
- Bon Fire - October 24 at 6pm
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Note from The Pastor
August 3, 2020 by
Ed Vinson in Note From Pastor Friends,
I don’t like the masks. Wearing one fogs up my glasses. It’s hard to breathe. I’ve read plenty of articles that say they are worthless in protecting you from COVID 19. My loose-fitting cloth mask attests to that. Is it government overreach? A mask today, the mark of the Beast tomorrow. Where does it end?
Cathy and I visited family in Ohio last week. It was good to see them! We visited my Aunt in an Assisted Living facility and Cathy’s mom in one. We were required to wear a mask to be with them outside. It was hot out and the mask didn’t help. But I could tell by my Aunt’s words, me wearing that mask was very important to her.
That was eye opening for me. I wanted to see and talk to her. She wanted me to wear a mask. So, I did. That’s a solid reason for wearing one right now.
It reminded me of Paul’s reasoning in Romans 14. He’s talking about eating meat that was in the Pagan Temple’s butcher shop. Some of it was used in sacrificing and some was sold. Paul had no problem eating the sold meat. Some Christians did. So he said he wouldn’t eat meat if it caused his brother to stumble.
I don’t like the mask. I will wear one temporarily if it gives comfort to my brother or sister.
Pastor Ed
