This is the second message of the series called GET FIT. It addresses the fact that financial fitness comes from having a plan related to giving, saving and spending. I’m loving this series, because the scriptures call on us numerous times to examine our lives closely. So, take a few minutes and reflect on your finances with this message. January … Read More
Make Waves
First Assembly Community Ministries’ mission is “To create a community where waves of people are transformed by the love of God.” Today, I challenged the congregation to “make waves” in the coming year. That is, unleash the overwhelming potential of the Church and the gospel in our lives. Check out the message below to dwell a little longer on how … Read More
The Spirit of Christmas: Generosity
This is the third of four messages on The Spirit of Christmas! This week, we looked at the aspect of generosity that comes through so powerfully this time of year. Watch the video below for great music and the message starting around 30 minutes into the video.
First Assembly Hosting Students from Two Damaged Public Schools
As you well know, yesterday our county was hit by storms that impacted many people from our community, as well as people in our church. My own barn and home were damaged in the storm. Probably the most striking sign of the severity of the weather was in the damage done to Mintonye Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School. Estimates … Read More
CHRISTMAS OFFERING 2013
On Sunday, December 15th, we’re inviting everyone connected to First Assembly Community Ministries to participate in our annual Christmas Offering. This is the time of year where we put feet to our faith – where we show our community the love of Jesus. The idea here is that as we buy gifts like Lego Minifigures for other people, we want our largest, most … Read More
PASTOR APPRECIATION THIS SUNDAY!
It’s FALL, and one thing that means is Pastor Appreciation Sunday. I’m writing today to remind you that this Sunday, November 10, is PASTOR APPRECIATION SUNDAY at First Assembly Community Ministries! I’m writing you about it because, unlike previous years, the board and I are wanting to direct you to honor and express appreciation to our amazing, faithful pastoral staff. Honestly, … Read More
Ribbon Cutting of Renovated Children’s Area at First Assembly!
Sunday, May 19, we’ll be have a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house in the Kidztown area to put on display the improvements made through our Christmas offering! Check it out and see the difference we’ve made through serving and giving!
NEW GIVING PATH COMING TO FIRST ASSEMBLY
Have you ever been sitting in a service and wished you had been prepared to give to a missionary who was visiting or felt like God was directing you to give, but didn’t have a checkbook or something else with you to make it happen? We’ve found a solution for just that situation!A new path for giving is coming to … Read More
Easter Offering 2013
Even though I’m surrounded by snow today, I know spring and scenes like the one to the left here are just around the corner. This picture reminds me of a spring ritual my wife Tracy and I had when we had the privilege to live in Belgium. Every spring, we would go for a walk in what the Americans called … Read More
The Blessed Life–January 2012 Series
This month at Lafayette First Assembly of God we will be examining “The Blessed Life” inspired by the book and series of teachings by influential pastor Dr. Robert Morris. I may never do it again, but because I have the sense that we need to hear this anointed teaching from Pastor Morris himself, we’ll be watching videos of his masterful … Read More