Recap: This week was the second in our series “Bounce” at Sunridge. We showed a video sermon of Bill Hybels about handling an economic downturn. Kevin Kline, the former worship pastor was featured and warmly received by our church. It was great to get to know him a bit better and share the worship leading with him. Our attendence also was up again, which is not a bad thing. All in all it was an impactful morning. Read the rest of this entry »

RECAP: I enjoyed our Christmas tunes this week, and literally was out of breath singing “Gloria” (or “Angels We Have Heard on High”) by Mercy Me. Bart, their lead singer can sing high. But, at 8:30 AM it is quite breath taking. When I did the welcome for the first service I had to pause and restart do to being light headed after singing ove a minute of high notes! Merry Christmas. Read the rest of this entry »

RECAP: Advent, The Arrival is our series and theme. We used candles on a stand with the traditional 3 purple, one pink and one white candles.  The Advent theme for this week was “Prophet” where we had kids read scripture out of Isaiah about the coming Messiah–Jesus.  The element of the Advent candles, new Christmas stage design and kids choir made this morning a great start of the holiday season.  Child dedications also made our service full along with tables with our Give Love Away: Christmas Edition set up all around our worship center.  We are asking each member to consider one of our current serve group projects from The Brook (homeless ministry) to helping unwed mothers or even support for orphans. Read the rest of this entry »

Recap: We are almost done with our “Give Love Away” series.  Sunday we had the Danny and Marlys Ruckles share their story of adoption and foster care, which was given as a model for what love looks looks like. The service went pretty long, with many announcements and such.  But, still we hit it, I think. Read the rest of this entry »