God is getting our attention on racial injustice
Reflection by Associate Pastor Billy Our country (and world) has entered once more into a conflict called racial injustice that has always existed, but from time to time raises its voice to a level that causes notice. I am not afraid of conflict. Let me share why. I...
Looking for a way to learn more about racism? The Color of Compromise is a good start
Book Review by Brad Jenkins As I tried to make sense of what was happening, I stumbled across the Twitter feed of Jemar Tisby, a Christian historian, author and speaker who studied theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. An image of his most recent book, “The Color...
True friends when the wheels get stuck
Reflection by Donna Shiflet The Sprinkles have been hosting our Sunday school class in their backyard with social distancing, but this past Sunday the ground had become very saturated with the week’s rain. My power wheelchair stalled a little, and a little more power...
Fred & Me: How A Retired Missionary is Deepening my Faith
We ate the bread first, a small pinch of dinner roll Fred’s wife had found in the kitchen after we had discovered we forgot to bring the small wafers with us. Gary Edlind, the church’s director of visitation, had brought me along for a visit with the Morrises at their...
We’re helping immigrants and refugees learn English
The new program, called EPIC (short for Educational Partnership Initiative in our Community), is aimed at helping newcomers learn English in a fun after-school program at Thomas Harrison Middle School. EPIC will meet Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. starting March 13. It will...