Here is a thoughtful article that forces us to be real about how we think as a church family. It forces us to examine our motivation for outreach. It guides us toward seeking to genuinely minister to the needs of newcomers as opposed to hoping they can meet our needs. https://achurchforstarvingartists.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/when-churches-want-a-pastor-who-can-bring-in-young-families/
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Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ministry Encourages
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ministry Encourages During my ministerial training, I interned as a chaplain at a nursing home. I was shocked to learn that many longtime residents of the home received no visitors. Jesus listed visiting the sick as one of those charitable actions that we can…
Council approved donations to fuel banks
Council approves donations to fuel banks The monthly meeting of the Church Council was held in Copper Hill’s Fellowship Hall on the evening of January 7. There were ten in attendance, including Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne. One of the more important items discussed was our community charity donations. We will be sending checks to the…
Did you notice the subtitle in the bulletin today?
Serving East Granby, Granby, and Suffield the bulletin announced. This reflected a discussion at our council meeting this last Tuesday. We decided that it was important for planning, publicity and ministry that our church be able to succinctly state its geographical focus. It helps people relate to us and us relate to communities as well. Already in this…