Pathfinder

  This past fall was a blur. It is hard to believe that we are already putting out the welcome mat for 2026. I am so grateful for all those who taught our Sunday school classes this fall and those of you who started Bible studies this year or joined Bible studies for the first time. It is obvious that the Lord is doing something in our community and I am so grateful to partner with you in that work.           Laurie McWhorter and Lou Hoffis did a wonderful job connecting with women and men in our congregation. I am amazed at all the creative ways the women found to come together and encourage each other in the Lord this year. In 2026, Laurie is stepping down from her role as Women ’s Ministry Coordinator. I am very grateful for how she hit the ground running with this position and continued to encourage the women in our church in all the things that they felt called to do. When Lou and Laurie and I got together, I invited them, not to ...

  As we look to the year ahead, we give thanks to the Lord for raising up women and men to serve His church. We also want to express our gratitude to the nominating committee for their faithful work in discerning and presenting the following nominations for congregational leadership: Session (Elders): Bob Black, Jereme Randles Deacons: Judy Liddle, Kate Griffin, Linda Burch Trustees: Brian Burch, Duane Flower Please join us in praying for these brothers and sisters as they prepare to step into their responsibilities. Leadership in Christ’s church is a joyful calling and a weighty stewardship. Let’s surround them with encouragement, practical help, and steady prayer. How You Can Pray ·       Wisdom & Discernment: That the Lord would give clear minds and unified hearts as they make decisions for the good of the congregation. ·       Servant Hearts: That each leader would reflect Christ’s humility and love in every...

  As a direct result of having been designated to pen this article each month, I have a distinctly unique observational perspective on the activities of the church's various groups, and the participation of its congregants, in pursuit of our goal of “making disciples who make a difference”. Within that context, I am ever impressed with the selfless enthusiasm of our members to give generously and willingly to the Deacons' and other groups' various charitable endeavors. According to the website “Bible Study Tools”, when the Apostle Paul penned the Book of Romans in roughly AD 56 or 57, his primary theme was “God's plan of salvation and righteousness for all humankind”. In chapter 12, Verse 13 of that book he wrote: “Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” As we enter a new year, it is admirable that as a church this is what we do! On the 7 th of December the Deacons turned McLean Hall into a welcome station for over 170 visitors who ...