So many people return to church at Christmas time that there’s even a joke about it. One Sunday a man is leaving church, and he says to the minister, “You need to expand your repertoire. Every time I come here, you’re talking about Jesus being born in a manger. He must’ve done more than that!” Why do so many people come to church at … Read More
What Should I Expect at a Christmas Eve Service at First Assembly?
It is my honor to invite you to join us for Christmas Eve services at First Assembly Community Ministries at 5PM and 6:30PM on December 24th. We welcome Christmas by celebrating with carols, communion, and candles. Your entire family, from great grandparents to young children are welcome to join us for the service, that will last one hour. We will sing Christmas … Read More
It’s Christmas–Come Back to Church!
So many people return to church at Christmas time that there’s even a joke about it. One Sunday a man is leaving church, and he says to the minister, “You need to expand your repertoire. Every time I come here, you’re talking about Jesus being born in a manger. He must’ve done more than that!” Why do so many people come to church … Read More
THE WORST CHRISTMAS EVER–December 2015 Series
We all want Christmas to be perfect. The perfect tree, the perfect gift, the perfect moments spent with those we love, but Christmas is rarely ideal. This year, for three Sundays we’ll focus on what can be learned when Christmas is far from perfect and how God shows himself to be precisely what we need when it all goes wrong. … Read More
What is Advent?
Advent is the season of expectant preparation that involves the four Sundays before Christmas and Christmas Day itself. Advent literally means “coming”. It involves reading scripture, prayer, and often the lighting of candles. This coming Sunday it will begin and we will be encouraging our congregation to begin a period of Bible reading and prayer in a way to mark … Read More
WHY I Observe Advent
For the last few days or so, I have been posting things about Advent. In our home, observing Advent means that we read certain passages of scripture centered on the coming Messiah and the Christmas story each night and take probably 15 minutes or so to listen to those scriptures, light some candles, sing a carol and pray together. (Many … Read More
DISCOVER CLASS OFFERED WEDNESDAY EVENINGS!
I’m excited to announce that we will offering the Discover Class on Wednesday evenings at First Assembly! We’re offering the 4-part class from 6:30 to 8:00 on Wednesday nights. that will help people discover more about themselves, their faith and their church. This will be happening in room 237, but if you don’t know where that is, come into the main … Read More
WHY HUDDLE UP?
Today I have the privilege of opening up the fall season at The Huddle, a men’s group that meets for lunch, conversation, a great talk and prayer each Wednesday in Lafayette, Indiana. We meet at 601 N. 6th Street in Lafayette at the YWCA.We’re starting up again today after a break for the summer. We will keep meeting through nearly … Read More
First Assembly Offers Career and Resource Fair
First Assembly CommunityMinistries and the First Assembly Community Center announce “Community First Day” on Wednesday, July 29 from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm at First Assembly‘s campus at 108 Beck Lane. This is a free family-friendly event. If you are seeking employment, local employers and agencies will be set up for you to meet with on the spot. Community resources are another focus … Read More
Community Center Call to Compassion at Claystone
First Assembly has always been such a great supporter of Food Finders’ food bank, and I know has a keen interest in Claystone at the Crossing, so I wanted to share a unique (and easy!) volunteer need that there this summer with Food Finders! As you may know, one of Food Finders’ cornerstone programs is to provide free lunches during the … Read More