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DEVOTIONS
I have had a love/hate relationship with guided devotions. There have been seasons in my life when I have used a guided devotion. There have also been times when I have found a guided devotion to get in my way. However, I am currently in a place where I have found a devotional guide to be extremely life-giving. I want to share this resource with you…
Faith Connections
Faith Connections is the name of our new weekly video series. This new weekly video series will start on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. Each video will only be a couple of minutes long and primarily focused on how our faith makes connections.
There is a book in the bible called Hebrews. In this book of the bible...
A Love Story
“Be careful what you wish for.” There can be serious collaterals with wishes coming true. I’m going to attempt to help you see what I saw and feel what I felt in this amazing come-true moment
Next Steps
On October 22, 2023, we held an all-church meeting to discuss some issues with our church building and put forward a vote to the church community.
For several years, we have been experiencing significant issues with the roof of the building.
Missional Communities
Years ago, Faith Church had a ministry called Missional Communities. MCs were large groups of people that were geographically based. We had seven MCs across the greater Lansing area, each ranging from 20-100+ people…
Vision Series
Every fall, Faith Church plans a vision sermon series to share in a weekend service. Pastor Kirk and the team take this seriously because this series sets up the forecast for the upcoming year of ministry. There can be a lot of pressure to get this right…
Life Groups
Fred Rogers was known for closing in a unique way when talking to a live audience. Fred would set up a one-minute moment where he would encourage everyone to reflect on a person who has helped them become who they are. He would describe the people who
Never The Same Camp Recap
This year was such a challenging yet rewarding year of camp. It was a lot of fun with very full schedules. As we went throughout the week, the theme for the camp was “ Discover.” It is one of my favorite words to use in regard to faith…
What is Baptism?
If you didn’t grow up in church, it can be awkward when you first observe baptism. What are they doing? Why are they dunking people in water? Will they let them up? Is this a cult? Why am I here? Those are just a few questions I imagine running through someone’s mind.
GROWING PAINS
Hello Faith Church Family!
Ash here, and I have something so much on my heart that I’m excited to share with you!
Live to Give Podcast
Faith Church has been producing a podcast called Live to Give. The Live to Give podcast is currently in its third season. Each season of the podcast has focused on providing hope and entertainment. Over the last couple of years, there has been a need for hopeful things.
Easter Sneak Peek
It's Holy Week! There's Palm Sunday, and Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, and it is the largest Christian holiday. And the temptation sometimes, coming into this week, is to be so familiar with it that we almost forget what this is really about.
Space For Lent
I recently heard a quote from an author named Brené Brown. Brown said, “hope is the most vulnerable emotion.” Hope is the most vulnerable emotion. When I heard this quote, it made me stop. My first thought was, how is hope a vulnerable emotion?
Kirk’s 21 Days of Prayer
Can I be honest with you all? While I greatly enjoyed and appreciated our 21 days of prayer as a church, I have to tell you, I missed a day. At first, I was embarrassed – what if someone finds out? Now, how anyone would find out short of me telling them, I don’t know. But I am supposed to be the pastor and leader, I don’t get to forget… I am supposed to set the example! Those were my thoughts.
Sierra Leone Update
Greetings from Sierra Leone! As you are reading this, it is Monday afternoon in Freetown. We will have just completed the very first Youth Retreat Thursday through Saturday morning, and the annual Missionary Retreat Saturday and Sunday at the Tokeh Beach Resort.
Helping Teens Survive the Winter Blues
It’s no secret that this is one of the hardest seasons for students. Coming back from a two week break, going into finals, and the gloomy winter weather has an effect on their mental health. The happiness and excitement of the holiday season ends and then what? They have months of darkness and less breaks from school in the spring semester. However, the way we pour into them can help keep them sane in a hectic time.
Home for Christmas
The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to get smaller each year and there is a sense of urgency to get things done. We’re recovering from the food coma Thanksgiving brings, rallying our presents, and preparing to gather with family. I mean, for some of us, Christmas decorations start after Halloween! Regardless of when you decorate for Christmas, my point is, this time of year happens to be filled with urgency.
Our hope for you this Christmas is that you will find God’s peace and make God’s peace your home. So, we want to welcome you back home, to God’s peace that started with Jesus in a manger.
Good Grief
The thing is…. Grief is everywhere. Not one person is exempt. And grief - while taxing and troublesome to go through - actually is good. What I’ve come to realize is that grief is the evidence of love and hope. It is evidence of life. And with Jesus, our love, hope, and very life is renewed again and again, even as we work through whatever grief we have.
Holy Rest
Does God need to rest? God took a break on the seventh day. Why would the creator of the world (God) need to take a break from working? One minor detail in being God would be having an abundance of energy. What if the seventh day of creation wasn’t for God? Instead, what if God was leading by example for us all?
Partnering Together
Fellow parents, you are not alone. We all have felt like a failure, exhausted, like we’re barely holding on. But, I’m so thankful for my village. I’m thankful there are people around me who can remind me that I’m not a failure. They remind me that I’m not the first parent to experience all these emotions. They remind me we are in this together.