Everyone! Think about coming with me and lots of other St. Philippians to the New Wineskins Conference in September. You will never be the same. Imagine singing praises to God with all your heart with 2000 people from all over the world! That is what just one small part of the New Wineskins Conference is all about––a taste of heaven and a phenomenal Holy Spirit time empowering us to reach out to others near and far with the love of Christ. ...
What do a Welsh football (soccer) game and a typical American church service have in common? Depending on how many levels deep one looks, perhaps quite a lot. But for our purposes in this article, the correct answer is ... corporate singing! I have been told of—and I’ve seen on video—stadiums full of Welshmen singing out their national anthem or even “Cwm Rhondda” (“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”) at an athletic event. ...
“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” ––Isaiah 56:7 “The effective fervent prayers of a righteous man avails much.” ––James 5:16a Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord): 1. For our new Director of Women’s Ministries, Katie Freer. May she have all of the wisdom needed to develop this ministry. 2. For the successful VBS program for the children. Thank you, Dorothy, and all of your team who made it so unique and fun....
Worship with us in the Parish Hall on the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. Justin C. Hare is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Worship with us in the Parish Hall on the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. William K. Christian III is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Worship with us in the Parish Hall on the Third Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Worship with us in the Parish Hall on the Second Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. Justin C. Hare is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Grandparents have a unique opportunity to pass down wisdom, values, and faith to their grandchildren, including how to handle money from a biblical perspective. With today’s culture promoting instant gratification and excessive spending, grandparents can help their grandchildren develop a strong foundation of financial stewardship based on God’s Word. By instilling key biblical principles and providing age-appropriate financial guidance, grandparents can shape the next generation into wise and faithful stewards. ...
St. Philip’s first GriefShare course finished up at the end of April. What a privilege it was for me, Juanita Orvin, and Gerry McCord to facilitate this strong grief support program! Thirteen participants completed their work each week, covering topics such as “What is Normal?”, “Loneliness and Sadness,” “Self Care,” “Anger,” “Regrets,” “Questions for God,” “Hope and Resilience,” and more. Here’s what a few folks said about their experience:...
Have you ever stopped to just wonder at Jesus––his childhood, his miracles, his death and resurrection, his plan for a second coming? Last week at St. Philip’s, 65 children ages 4–11 and over 30 youth and adult volunteers did just that! ...
What do a Welsh football (soccer) game and a typical American church service have in common? Depending on how many levels deep one looks, perhaps quite a lot. But for our purposes in this article, the correct answer is ... corporate singing! I have been told of—and I’ve seen on video—stadiums full of Welshmen singing out their national anthem or even “Cwm Rhondda...
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