Attention parents of our AWANA Sparks (Kindergarten through 2nd grade): On Saturday, March 8, we are hosting a Sparks Camp at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon for our registered Sparks Clubbers. Sparks Camp is NOT required, but it is an opportunity for our Clubbers to get some concentrated time to work on their sections to get them closer to finishing … Read More
Preparing for Holy Week
If we are to truly worship Christ in Spirit and truth, we must know the Easter story well. My goal as a pastor is to equip our flock to that end. This email went out to our church family today. Let’s be fired up for church on Sunday when we will again turn to Luke’s Gospel. This week we will … Read More
MARCH 2014 NEWSLETTER
The church newsletter is available here March Newsletter 2014.
AWANA Showing Olympic Spirit
In celebration of the Olympics, tonight is Olympic Game Night (and we’re also making up with Pastor’s Popcorn Night AND M&M Night!) So, Clubbers can earn up to $3 tonight for the theme!!! Below are the “team” colors assigned to each grade: Cubbies – yellow Sparks: Kindergarten – red, 1st – blue, 2nd – green T&T: 3rd – red, 4th … Read More
Learning to worship the King
I love the story of Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Because he chose to please God instead of men, God showed Daniel favor and he was promoted high into the king’s government. Thus he was also able to appoint his three friends over the affairs of Babylon. What is so striking is the faith these young men … Read More
Kevin DeYoung Points to “Unpacking Forgiveness”.
Kevin DeYoung of The Gospel Coalition, the most widely read Christian blog, highlights Unpacking Forgiveness as a key resource for sorting through the difficulties and misconceptions of forgiveness. Read the rest here.
AWANA cancelled for this evening – 2/5/2014
Our children’s AWANA program at the Red Brick Church has been cancelled tonight. Meridian District #223 cancelled school due to current poor weather conditions and blowing snow. Remember when Schools cancel on regular club nights AWANA is also cancelled. Please share this link or notify others you might know who attend club.
Easter Vocabulary and the Cross in Luke Coming Up at The Red Brick Church
This winter the Red Brick Church will focus on knowing the key terms, places, and people involved in the Easter story. If you don’t have a church home, be our guest. You can read a related post on my web site. Right now, our church looks like the picture to the right, and more snow is falling as I type. … Read More
AWANA Grand Prix Still On!
The weather conditions are not what expected, so the AWANA Grand Prix races are ON as planned! Check-in Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm Race Time: 3:00 pm (start with Cubbies/Sparks, followed by T&T) What to expect: Bring your car race day ready (painted, decorated and wheels on) Use permanent marker on bottom to write child’s first & last name, grade … Read More
On Not Losing Heart When We’re Running on Empty
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. Luke 18:1 . . . If nothing else, just pray with the song given at the end of this post . . . Life aches over the long haul, not just for a second or two. If life was a 50-yard … Read More