I know I've talked about this a good bit already, so forgive me if this is overkill! But I again wanted to mention the lecture Friday evening. There are a few reasons you might want to join us. First, we'll have dessert - that's a no-brainer. Second, it's an opportunity to connect with some folks from the denomination and Tabor specifically.
Keep ReadingThe elders met for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18. Uncharacteristically (and thankfully), this month did not have a lengthy administrative agenda enabling us to spend more time on other things. We continued in our discussion of readings from The Multigenerational Church Crisis by Bryan Chapell.
Keep ReadingA study of Romans 7-8, I believe, leads to the inevitable conclusion that unless we have the Spirit of God, we will not be able to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel and pleasing to the Lord. In other words, we need God's Spirit to follow God's ways. A study of Ephesians 5 will lead to the same conclusion.
Keep ReadingOur annual SoupFest celebration is coming up Sunday evening, and it occurs to me that this may be the first SoupFest for a number of our people. So, in preparation, here are some notes and tips to help you prepare!
Keep ReadingThis ought to be our response should anyone ask how we account for growth in our midst. A simple shrug. Who knows? We put some gospel seed down. We watered it with the word. Then God did the work according to His will.
Keep ReadingThe elder retreat was held last Saturday. Mission Southside graciously allowed us to use their facilities for our all-day retreat (as they have in recent years). We appreciate their generosity.
Keep ReadingNov 27
2025
The elders met for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18. Uncharacteristically (and thankfully), this month did not have a lengthy administrative agenda enabling us to spend more time on other things. We continued in our discussion of readings from The Multigenerational Church Crisis by Bryan Chapell.
Oct 30
2025
The elder retreat was held last Saturday. Mission Southside graciously allowed us to use their facilities for our all-day retreat (as they have in recent years). We appreciate their generosity.
Sep 25
2025
The elders met September 18, 2025. We are reading and discussing a book by Bryan Chapell entitled “The Multi-Generational Church Crisis”. In this book, he points out that many “adults over the age of 50 were raised in an era when the vast majority of Americans thought of themselves as Christian.”
Aug 28
2025
The elders last met on August 21, 2025. As always, a portion of our time was spent in discussion and prayer around the needs of our members and the needs of our church. Part of our discussion included 242 groups, which are forming now.
Jul 3
2025
This month, the elder meeting of June 19 was focused on primarily three things; discussions regarding our people, the budget, and the church plant.
May 29
2025
The elders met May 22 for the regular monthly meeting. Our agenda always considers concerns, praises and care regarding our church family as well as administrative items. As respects care, we have had ongoing discussions regarding those who would identify themselves as members of our church body, but who participate very infrequently in corporate worship, discipleship, or other ways with this body.
May 1
2025
The elders met April 24 for the regular monthly meeting. As usual, our time was pretty evenly split between discussing concerns and praises regarding our church family, prayer, and discussing administrative items. One thing that was discussed is that spiritual needs are likely as prevalent as health concerns (of which we have had plenty) and spiritual health and physical health are linked.
Mar 27
2025
One of the requests made at the last triennial all church survey was better communications between the elders and the congregation. In response we decided to try using the Pastor's Blog for that purpose. It seemed like a good medium to communicate, as well as a chance for Pastor Aaron to have a week off from the blog now and again, so here goes!