In This Issue of The Hillsboro Christian
by Brad Clouse
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17).
God-honoring excellence is one of the core values of the Hillsboro Church of Christ. The motivation of our leadership and the staff is that God is honored in all that our church does. In our ministries and our outreach, we must glorify our Lord. This means that all of us, as God’s people, must be committed to putting forth our best effort in our service to Him. Of course, this is a core value that should extend beyond the walls of our church. As followers of Christ, we should strive to honor God in everything we do, including our occupations. In Colossians 3:17, Paul has something to say about God-honoring excellence:
1.) “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed” = Christianity is a religion of action. This is a reminder to all of us as followers of Christ that we are to honor God with what we say and do. Certainly, this applies to us as a church within our community. Think about this verse regarding our secular jobs. Is God honored in what we say at work? Is God honored in our day-to-day actions?
2.) “Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus” = This means that whatever we do is to be done in honor of, in submission to, and with respect for Jesus. All that we say and do is done according to Jesus’ authority and in recognition of His sovereignty as Lord. As followers of Christ, we are called Christians. As Christians, we are called continually to serve the One who has saved us: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (I Peter 2:9).
3.) “Giving thanks to God the Father through him” = As we seek to honor God in all we say and do, we must offer Him praise. Keep in mind that we have been created in the image of God. Being created in His image, we have been given the ability to be industrious and to work with our hands. As followers of Christ, let us use our occupations as an opportunity to glorify God. Let us honor Him with our effort and attitude. Let us praise Him for the ability that He has given us to be able to work and serve.
There is one more thing to consider as we reflect on God-honoring excellence. We must never forget that what we do in the name of the Lord is not insignificant to Him. God recognizes and appreciates when His people give their very best for His glory: “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (I Corinthians 15:58).
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If God gives you a few more years, remember, it is not yours. Your time must honor God, your home must honor God, your activity must honor God, and everything you do must honor God” (A.W. Tozer).
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Colossians 3:23-24).
Brad Clouse, a Louisville, Kentucky native, graduated from Louisville Bible College in 2010 with a Master's Degree in Sacred Literature after earning his former degrees at the same university. Brad served at smaller churches in Adair County Kentucky while in college before being called to Ohio in 2009. Brad ministered to the New Vienna Church of Christ congregation for 12 years before being called to the Hillsboro Church of Christ as the Senior Minister.
This year we packed about 540 shoeboxes that went out to several different countries. Samaritan’s Purse uses scan bar labels so we were able to follow 30 of the boxes to see what countries they would end up in. We’ve learned that many have shipped out to Mali (Timbuktu, really) in western Africa and Malawi in eastern Africa. Some of our boxes went to Peru in South America and some to Hard to Reach places which is usually small groups of cultural groups in various areas in the world. God ‘s hand directed these boxes as we had flip flops in many of the older girl boxes, usable in these warmer countries.
On the following page is a story from previous distributions. Please take a moment to read.
Thanks, Marsha Williams
Roselyn-and-A Picture Book
Growing up in Malawi, I loved playing make-believe. That’s what my siblings and I did because we didn’t have any dolls or toys. We would go outside after it rained and mold the claytype soil into figures. I used to have pretend clay tea parties with those. But you couldn’t play without getting muddy.
When I received my Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift at age 6, it contained my first real toys including not just one doll, but two! Having two dolls to play with was perfect because that meant that I could pretend the dolls were having conversations with each other. I played with those dolls so much that I wore them out.
At the time, I was just happy that someone had given me gifts. It was obvious they had put a lot of thought into what a child would like to receive. The box was wrapped with this beautiful Christmas paper. It was so beautiful that I waited to unwrap it until I was home later that day so I could take my time. Other kids were tearing into their gifts, but I wanted to appreciate the gift and everything about it, including its wrapping.
A picture book was my favorite thing in my shoebox. It had such bright colors and pretty settings. It spoke to my imagination. More than that, it was mine. It was a high quality, hardcover book the first book I ever owned.
Before I was born, my parents left Rwanda to seek refuge in Malawi. I have never been to Rwanda, but I experienced the Rwandan culture, language, and traditions at home. Outside our home in Malawi, it was a different world. That set me apart. I felt like I was a part of both worlds but that I didn’t completely belong to either one. I had to play roles in both worlds to meet other people’s expectations.
I grew up in a Christian family but thought of religion in terms of rules. There were certain specifications to abide by concerning dress and behavior. I didn’t have a connection or a heartfelt relationship with God. I went to church because that’s what I was supposed to do, but I didn’t feel anything. I went through the motions. The shoebox helped me realize that God is for children, too, not just adults.
“The shoebox helped me realize that God is for children, too, not just adults.”
When I heard the Gospel message at the shoebox presentation, I knew the Bible stories. I had grown up learning them. But there was such joy and excitement in the sharing of the message. I wondered why they were so excited. It piqued my curiosity, and I thought, “This Jesus might be someone I want to get to know.”
“This Jesus might be someone I want to get to know.”
I continued to learn more about Him, and at age 11, my relationship with Jesus truly began. At age 14, I resettled in Michigan with my family. My two brothers, sister, and I still talk about how fitting our individual shoebox gifts have been to our lives and personalities. I think that God designed our shoeboxes specifically for each one of us. I received a toy microphone in my box, and now I sing in the choir of a Rwandan church in Michigan. Before, I had wondered what was so exciting about church. Now there is a passion to my worship. My singing is truly joyful because I’m singing for Christ.
“I wondered what was so exciting about church. Now there is a passion to my worship.”
I speak in schools and churches, encouraging people to pack shoeboxes, as a member of the community relations team for Operation Christmas Child in southwest Michigan. I’ve been doing this while in high school I’m about to start my senior year.
I tell people that this little gift of a shoebox changed my life. I want to thank all the people who have a sincere dedication to this ministry of packing shoeboxes, to empower them to continue in their ministry because they are impacting so many children in ways they can’t even fathom.
My life felt gray. But when my shoebox came, it was full of color!
by Brad Clouse
The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, not an “it” or an impersonal force. The Holy Spirit is God, who acts in total harmony with God’s will and God’s plan through God’s Word. To deny His divine personhood is to deny His essential nature – that of God Himself. As a Divine Person, the Holy Spirit possesses all the attributes of deity and the qualities of personhood.
1.) THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT RELATED TO HIS DEITY
• The Holy Spirit is ETERNAL: “How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
• The Holy Spirit was PRESENT & ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CREATION: “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:2)
• The Holy Spirit is ALL-POWERFUL: “The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35)
• The Holy Spirit is ALL-KNOWING: “These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Forwho knows a person’s thoughts except for their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. (I Corinthians 2:10-11)
• The Holy Spirit is ALL-PRESENT: “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” (Psalm 139:7-10)
• The Holy Spirit is HOLY: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30)
• The Holy Spirit is NAMED GOD: “In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them.” (Isaiah 63:9-10)
THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT RELATED TO HIS PERSONHOOD
• The Holy Spirit intercedes: “And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” (Romans 8:27)
• The Holy Spirit works: “All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” (I Corinthians 12:11)
• The Holy Spirit communicates: “The Spirit clearly says that in latter times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” (I Timothy 4:1)
• The Holy Spirit loves: “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.” (Romans 15:30)
• The Holy Spirit has an intellect: “All this I have spoke while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” (John 14:25-26)
• The Holy Spirit can be grieved: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” (Ephesians 4:30-31)
• The Holy Spirit can be quenched: “Do not quench the Spirit.” (I Thessalonians 5:19)
“The Holy Spirit is not a glorified ‘it.’ It is a grievous blunder growing out of dense ignorance to pray to God to send ‘it,’ or to ask that when ‘it’ comes ‘it’ will bring blessings to God’s people. Neither is the Holy Spirit merely ‘an influence.’ He is not an impersonal and vague force release, in response to human need, to direct or influence the mind, disposition, or action of persons, whether sinners or saints.” (H. Leo Boles)
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If we think of the Holy Spirit – as many do – as merely power or influence, our constant thought will be, ‘How can I get more of the Holy Spirit?’ But if we think of Him in the biblical way as a Divine Person, our thought will rather be, ‘How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?” (R.A. Torrey)
Brad is pictured here with his wife Julie.
Brad and his family, including his wife, Julie, son Will, and daughters Annaleigh and Samantha, live just outside of Hillsboro. They spend most of their free time at sporting events for the kids or cheering on the Louisville Cardinals. They view themselves as a ministry family that wants to set an example for others while knowing they need the grace and mercy of Jesus each day!
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On Sunday, January 29, 2023, we will have a special service which will include a dedication of families that have had babies in the past year. This is an opportunity for all of us to thank God for the precious gifts He has given us in our children. If you would like to be included in this service, please call the office and let us know as soon as possible. Also, if you are planning on being included, please contact us with the following information no later than January 9th. You can also go to our website to provide the information: hillsborochurch.net/events
• Baby’s full name
• Date of Birth
• Parents’ and grandparents’ names
• Siblings’ names
• 2 or 3 baby pictures
• Scripture you would like to be included in a letter to your baby (this is a letter, addressed to the child to be given to him/her on the day they are baptized).
( More information on events can be found at MOMCON NECT SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 10 AM: 10 10:30: 10:30 11:30: 1 st Worship Service Connections Café 2 nd Worship Service Bible Basics Class Bible Basics Class Children ’ s Classes Children ’ s Worship (Nursery 5 th Grade) (Nursery 5 th Grade) MS/HS SS Classes Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MomConnect 5:30 7:00 Church office closed January 2023 “ Family Dedication ” ________________ Family Sunday T.H.E.O. Ministry Leaders ’ Meeting Right after 2nd worship Sanctity of Life Sunday Backpack Club 3:455:30 Faith In Action Meeting 6 PM in the Café
by Adam Steele
Sometimes faith in Jesus can be a tough thing to clearly understand, and often, the more you learn about theology, the more you recognize how little you really know. This is why people can spend years studying for a doctorate in theology. There is so much to know that sometimes it can be overwhelming. That is part of the reason why we have started our Bible Basics class to help us all better understand these very deep concepts.
Through the centuries, Christians have used illustrations to communicate difficult concepts better when talking about faith and trust in an unseen God. Jesus did this with his parables. He would take a story that contained elements they could easily understand; rocks, birds, farming, weddings, etc., and use that to teach them something that was harder to understand. Maybe you have heard the illustration, “Faith in God is like the wind; we cannot see the wind, but we can see the effects of the wind.” The point being we can’t see God, but we can see him moving in our lives and in the lives of others. When Jesus was talking with Nicodemus, he used a similar illustration to help Nicodemus understand what it meant to be “born of the Spirit.” Jesus says, “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8).
There are many connections in scripture between the Holy Spirit and wind. The Greek word for spirit is pneuma which can also be translated as wind. When the Holy Spirit comes upon
those gathered at Pentecost, “suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2). Another example is in Matthew 4:1. After Jesus is immersed by John, “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness.” This word for “led” is most often used in scripture to refer to ships setting sail on a voyage. What is it that gives power to a sailing ship? The wind.
Have you ever been driving your car on the highway when there is a strong crosswind? It takes effort to keep your car on the road. When people are designing something to be used in racing, one of the primary considerations is making it aerodynamic. That’s why race cars have spoilers, and Olympic athletes wear body suits, all to help them deal with wind resistance. If you have ever tried to run or ride a bike against the wind, it can make the activity much more difficult. We may not be able to see the wind, but we can definitely feel its effects.
Wind is a good way of describing the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we become Christians, we receive the Holy Spirit, who comes and indwells us personally. God’s Spirit then becomes our helper and intercessor. He helps us to communicate to God what we are really feeling, even if we are struggling to put it into words. He provides comfort in trouble and connection to every other Christian. He also, crucially, prompts us towards obedience and convicts us of sin. However, we can resist this prompting and conviction. He guides us, kind of like living our lives on a windy day. When we are living within the
will of God, he provides peace that makes us feel as if we are traveling with the wind to our backs. When we stray from the path that God has for us, he gently guides us back. Like running into the wind, when we choose to be disobedient, we can feel him resisting us. May you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you this year. May he be the wind in your sails. May you trust your heavenly Father enough to follow him wherever the wind takes you.
Adam Steele is originally from western Pennsylvania. When he was eleven his parents moved to West Virginia where he lived through his time in high school. Adam attended Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, MO.
While in college he met his lovely wife April. Adam and April have two children Silas and Sadie. Before coming to Hillsboro, OH they served at First Christian Church in Jackson, TN. Adam has a passion for ministry and for God’s word and has served as Youth and Families Minister at HCC since 2016.
If you would be interested in this tour, please contact the church office for more information.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Spirit led. It is a buzzword in certain Christian circles and, on its face, is something that every believer should strive for in all aspects of their lives. But two simple words paired together can have a host of meanings depending on those who speak them and the context in which they speak. For some, it means simply trying to remain engaged in your faith in your life. For some, it can mean a desire to be mystically led by the outside force of the Spirit in every direction and action in your life. The latter may sound like a hyper and high level of spiritual connection, but I once talked with someone who went through a phase of trying to attain to this. He found himself paralyzed one morning because he was not feeling a particular direction from the Spirit when deciding between the two possible breakfast cereals that sat in front of him.
Scripture does tell us that “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25 (NIV)). But what does this look like? As a minister of the Gospel through Music and Worship, let me walk out what this looks like in that sphere, and then perhaps we can extrapolate from there.
There are several possibilities of what the process of planning worship could look like, particularly when we talk about being Spirit led. One would be a scenario that looked like having a particular liturgy (a church’s particular order of worship) and simply filling holes with existing hymns, or written prayers, for the sake of filling gaps in a service. Clearly, this lacks any leading, or at the very least an intentional searching, of the Holy Spirit. Another scenario might look like a lack of forethought or
planning before entering into a corporate worship setting. In this scenario, the leader or worshiper spends their time waiting for a "leading of the Spirit" to know what to do next. I would suggest that the healthiest approach is somewhere in between those two extremes.
Our God is a careful, relational God who creates thoughtfully and orderly. While we could choose to wait in each moment for a specific emotional leading from the Spirit, there is always a possibility that we may be led astray by our own emotions. But, if, in our planning, we are choosing things to fill apparent holes, we are also being led astray by our own thoughts and emotions. Would the healthiest approach not be to simply pursue the leading of the Spirit through the course of planning and also be aware of his movement during our times of worship?
As I look at the order of worship for the coming Sunday, I do all I can to pursue God and the Spirit of the living God through scripture reading, prayer, and careful meditation. The goal is to pursue the movement of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Holy Spirit during this time of careful planning. As we enter into worship together as a community, however, I must be honest with myself and realize that every choice that I make during planning has the potential to be led astray by my own thoughts or person. This realization allows me to be in prayer as we worship and move as the spirit directs if something needs to go differently than "the plan.”
In scripture, Joshua did not simply attack the walls of Jericho mindlessly hoping that God might show up. Instead, before the assault, he pursued a careful plan and was approached by a Messenger of the Lord that gave him the best way. Before king Jehoshaphat went into battle against an army of three nations, he gathered the people of God to spend careful time in prayer again, asking God to go before them. That battle was won because they began with prayer before entering in. The early church, who was desperately concerned about the safety of Peter while in prison, did not storm the gates of the prison but devoted themselves to prayer, and then God acted. What we learn from each of these moments in scripture is that times of work and action must be preceded by careful prayer and supplication.
I think these principles expand beyond just the planning of a corporate gathering of the church. These principles extend
into each aspect of our lives. Before any major choice happens in life, we must be "in step with the Spirit.” To be in step with the Spirit means to devote ourselves to spiritual disciplines that help us to pursue his guidance. The Spirit speaks through far more than just emotions and emotional experiences. The Spirit speaks through the careful study of the word of God. The Spirit speaks through times of deep contemplation and prayer. The Spirit speaks through moments of devoting ourselves to fasting over a problem or situation. The Spirit speaks through pursuing our spiritual mentors and putting ourselves under their authority. There are many ways the Spirit speaks and moves. We ought to pursue his leading in all circumstances. How could you pursue the leading of the Spirit?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Micah Herrick began ministry in 2012 after being commissioned for ministry by his home church, White Oak Christian Church, in Cincinnati, OH. Micah is currently serving HCC as Worship Minister, as well as leading our Evangelism team and coordinating our online presence. He has served in both Youth Ministry and Worship Ministry in Richmond, IN and Knightstown, IN before coming back to Ohio to serve in Hillsboro.
He is pictured here with his wife, Rebecca, kids; Rowan, Luci, Kennedy, and Finn, his mother and father; Steve and Valeri Herrick.
Faith in Action
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is a women’s ministry that meets here at Hillsboro Church of Christ the first Thursday of the month in the Connection Café at 6:00 p.m.
This is a women’s ministry for any lady with a heart and a desire to connect with one another and make an impact on the world around them. If you are interested in a women’s ministry that not only builds up and supports each other, but also seeks to make a lasting difference in our community, in our church, and for our youth - then this ministry is for you!
Our monthly meeting involves food, a devotion, conversation and laughter, and brainstorming for service projects to help our church, youth, and community.
We invite you to Join us for our next meeting February 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the Connection Café!
Faith in Action has done in the past year to give you an idea of what they do:
Cookbooks - to raise money for youth
Wrapped gifts for Angel Tree
Decorated church for Christmas
Provided an end of the school year “thank you” lunch for all the teachers at the elementary school
Planned and hosted Hillsboro Church of Christ Mother’s Day program
Designated a “Prayer Partner” for each of our graduating high school students starting college or entering the workforce
Supplied pizza and caramel apples for Back Pack Club snack
Mailed valentine cards to people to let them know we are thinking/praying for them
Provided popcorn for the movie at Summer in the Son
Our mission as a church is “Building bridges of grace that bear the weight of truth.” As we enter this new year, our theme for 2023 will be GRACE & TRUTH. With much prayer and preparation, we have planned a sermon series addressing topics we must approach with grace and truth. The following is what we can expect to focus on in 2023:
MORE THAN CONQUERORS
In this series, our focus will be on the Holy Spirit.
“His Spirit Who Lives in You” – Romans 8:1-11 “
Led by the Spirit” – Romans 8:12-17 “
Help from the Spirit” – Romans 8:18-30 “What, Then Shall We Say?” – Romans 8:31-39
CALLED OUT
In this series, our focus will be on the Ekklesia (the Church) “
On This Rock” – Matthew 16:13-20 “Marching Orders” – The Great Commission (all 4 Gospels & Acts) “
Christ’s Ambassadors” – II Corinthians 5:11-22 “Declaring His Praises” – I Peter 2:9-10
AS IT IS WRITTEN
In this series, our focus will be Messianic prophecies. This series will lead us right into Easter.
“Victory Guaranteed” – Genesis 3:15 “To Us a Son Is Given” – Isaiah 9:6-7 “
The Lord’s Servant” – Isaiah 42:1-4 “
Suffering and Glory” – Isaiah 52:13-53:12 “
Blessed Is He Who Comes” – Zechariah 9:9-10 “This Is What Is Written” – Luke 24:36-53
POURING INTO OTHERS
In this series, our focus will be on the different mentoring relationships we find in the Scriptures. “A Timely Visit” – Exodus 18:1-27 “Pass It On” – Numbers 27:12-23 “
Nothing of God Dies” – II Kings 2:1-18“Encouraged” – Acts 9:20-31 “
Leaving a Legacy” – II Timothy 1:1-5 “Be With” – Mark 3:13-19
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
This series will focus on what God’s Word says about gender, sexuality, marriage, divorce, family, an purity. Topics that we must approach with grace and truth.
“In His Image” – Genesis 1:26-31
“United As One” – Genesis 2:18-25
“Haven’t You Read?” – Matthew 19:1-12
“Family Matters” – Ephesians 6:1-4
“Undivided Devotion” – I Corinthians 7:1-40
“At All Costs” – I Thessalonians 4:1-8
FAITH ALIVE
In this series, we will be preaching through the book of James.
“The Testing of Your Faith” – James 1:1-12
“Consider the Source” – James 1:13-25
“Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment” – James 1:26-2:13
“Accompanied By Action” – James 2:14-26
“Out of the Same Mouth” – James 3:1-12
“Who Is Wise and Understanding Among You?” – James 3:13-18
“Humble Yourself Before the Lord” – James 4:1-17
“Where Your Treasure Is” – James 5:1-6
“Be Patient” – James 5:7-20
HOW LONG, LORD?
In this series, we will be preaching through the book of Habakkuk.
“Crying Out to God” – Habakkuk 1:1-4
“Utterly Amazed” – Habakkuk 1:5-11
“Stand At Your Watch” – Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
“Being Faithful When It’s Confusing” – Habakkuk 2:2-20
“Yet I Will Rejoice” – Habakkuk 3:1-19
WISE STEWARDSHIP
In this series, our focus will be what the book of Proverbs has to say about stewardship.
“The Fear of the Lord”
“In Our Conduct” “In Our Giving” “In Our Work”
A BIRTH UNLIKE ANY OTHER
In this series, our focus will be on the various ways that Jesus’ birth has impacted the world.
“The Value of Human Life” – Psalm 139:13-16
“Charity in Jesus’ Name” – Deuteronomy 15:7-11
“What We Ought to Do” – Philippians 1:27
“Amazing Grace” – John 1:17
“So the World May Know” – John 13:34-35