What do palm branches have to do with Lent?
In biblical times, palms were a sign of hope. When a tired and thirsty traveler was in the desert and saw a palm tree, he was delighted because he knew he was near an oasis … Read More
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What does crown of thorns have to do with Lent?
The “crown of thorns” signifies the pain, suffering, abuse, and the cruel manner in which Jesus was treated by soldiers, as well as the disbelief of many who did not accept him as God’s son.… Read More
What does purple have to do with Lent?
Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. This helps us remember what part of the Christian year we are celebrating. The color purple is associated with Lent … Read More
Why are pretzels a Lenten food?
Some people may not realize that the pretzel is a Lenten food. According to a variety of different sources, pretzels were viewed as Lenten treats for several reasons.
As we have stated previously, Lent is … Read More
Why is a bulb a symbol of Lent?
A bulb symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings.
Bulbs are plain brown and not very attractive to look at. They appear dead when they are dormant and must be buried to grow. Christ died on the … Read More
What do ashes have to do with Lent?
When does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday, is the real beginning of Lent. We usually begin Ash Wednesday with a service where we recognize our mortality, repent of our sins, and … Read More
What is Pancake Day?
What is Pancake Day?
Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. It is traditional on this day to eat pancakes.
Why are Pancakes eaten … Read More
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday at 9:00 am
Join us on February 19 at 9am in the Fellowship Hall for a Pancake Breakfast before heading to Sunday School.
We will have a pre-Lent celebration based on the Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday, idea.
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C. S. Lewis Study and Speakers
Please join us in January for a special lecture series on the life and works of C. S. Lewis.
This is a 3-part seminar on Sunday evenings in The Sanctuary from 5-6 PM beginning on … Read More
Children’s Study in Extravagant Generosity
Please bring your children (age 3-7) to join us in a study about Extravagant Generosity that will take place at the same time as the adult class on Wednesdays from October 26 through November 16th
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A Study of Psalms
What: A study of Psalms using a study guide “A Very Present Help” by Miriam Dunson.
When: Third Tuesday of the month starting September 20 from 11:30 – 1:00 PM. Lunch will be served at … Read More
Academy Seeking Donations for Festival
The SBP Academy will have their Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 14. We need sponsors of various activities to make the festival a great success. The proceeds from the festival will benefit the purchase … Read More
Respecting Community Standards
If we disobey the rules in our schools, the consequences can be detention or suspension for a specific number of days. If we disobey the rules in our community, we can be arrested and fined. … Read More
Return to Obedience
Do you ever feel that one moment you are striving to follow God with heart and mind and soul and strength, and then—before you can blink—you are serving false gods? You are not alone.
In … Read More
Passing Along Our Faith to the Next Generation
by Patti Nanney
Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.” That quote definitely fit the Israelites of the Old Testament.
This Sunday begins a five-week look … Read More
How does God react to disobedience?
by Patti Nanney
Through discipline parents help to shape their children to understand and behave as they should. But, what happens when a child disobeys a parent? What happens to adults when they disobey speed … Read More
Shake it Up One More Time!
Friday was the thrilling conclusion to our wonderful week at Shake It Up Cafe. We had wonderful fruit smoothies from our Snack Chef Renae Oswald and Snack Chef Laurie Mitchell as well as a delicious … Read More
Shake It Up Cafe Wednesday Report
by Marguerite Priest
Another terrific day! The rain just made our spirits lighter! The children continue to learn from our amazing volunteer leaders and have fun while doing so! Tomorrow is the famous VBS Breadmaking … Read More
Update on VBS
by Marguerite Priest, VBS Director
Vacation Bible School started on Monday with 101 children. A little on the hectic side as we got everyone organized and into the groove, but it was great!
The devotional … Read More
Who protects you?
by Patti Nanney
This past Sunday the “Saints Under Construction” class looked at that question and several others as we looked at how faith, courage, trust and fear played a role in God protecting the … Read More
God Has Decisive Characteristics in Our Lives, A Call to Faith, Lesson 2, God, 14-16
The record of God’s revelation begins with the fact that He is the creator of the heavens and the earth.
His difference from all other beings is His power. God alone is able to create. … Read More
The Nature of God, A Call to Faith, Lesson 2, God, 11-13
The Bible never discusses the nature of God in abstract terms. It never defines God, or limits God by any description.
Nevertheless, there is one unified picture of God running through all the scriptures. This … Read More
How God Reveals Himself To Us, A Call to Faith, Lesson 2, God, 8-10
Many people who come to the church asking about God come with many misconceptions about Him.
They come with so many questions about Him, insisting that they be answered before admitting any faith, that they … Read More
Who is God?, A Call to Faith, Lesson 2, God, Lesson 5-7
The church does not attempt to prove that God is. It assumes the existence of God and moves from that point.
Whereas philosophers can establish beyond reasonable doubt that there must be some first cause … Read More
Introduction to the Creeds, A Call to Faith, Lesson 2, God, 1-4
We have introduced this series of lessons on a Call to Faith, and said that the objective of the lessons would be to introduce us to faith by introducing ourselves to the creeds of the … Read More
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