We are collecting NEW hygiene and cleaning items for local crisis agencies through The Family Radio’s Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive from Feb. 22 through March 15. Please place your donations in the Help for the Homeless collection box located by the kiosk sign by March 15. Or make a secure financial donation for the purchase of supplies at thefamily.net. The Family Radio Network, Inc. partners with area homeless and crisis agencies by inviting participating communitie

February begins a new season of our church year which is called Lent. On Ash Wednesday, February 18 th Lent officially begins. Here are some interesting facts about Lent:      ~ Lent is not observed by all Christian worshipping communities.          Lutherans, Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and all major          Protestant denominations all observe Lent. But Baptists,          Evangelicals, Pentecostals, and Mormons do not.      ~  Lent is not mentioned in the Bible. It

I grew up in a Christian family where the season of Lent always meant we gave something up until Easter.  Perhaps it was chocolate, or soda, or a particular TV show.“  Some people gave up smoking, hair cuts, beer, and other habits.  I could never understand how that helped my faith.  I simply missed the chocolate chip cookies or other treats, envied those who did not go to church, and resented God a bit.  Then, as a volunteer youth leader I led a retreat on fasting. The conce

This July, 7 high school youth and 6 adult chaperones will head to the mountains of Billings, Montana  for a week of backpacking adventure with Christikon Bible Camp . This trip promises breathtaking views, time for spiritual reflection, and the kind of shared experiences that help young people grow in faith, confidence, and community. To help make the trip possible, the group is kicking off their fundraising this Sunday with a cookie sale! Stop by after worship to pick up a