Elder Compass - January 2020
Our Twilight Zone by Preston Young There is a depth in the world's oceans (approximately 200 - 1000 meters below the surface) referred to as the "twilight zone". Scientists know very little of the biodiversity within this part of the ocean, except that plant and animal life transfer carbon to the bottom of the ocean which helps regulate the global climate that indirectly affects our existence. In our personal lives, so much occurs beyond what can be seen on the surface. Our
A New Year
Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People Through People As we think about taking down the Christmas decorations, look for places to put away those opened gifts from under the tree, and maybe even write a few thank you notes, we begin to realize that the new year has arrived. It is 2020, a new year, a new decade. For many of us, the past month may seem a blur of joyful times shared with loved ones. We may have welcomed the chance to do all the things we traditionally do to c
Children's Ministry Updates!
I went to church Sunday - but I didn’t actually go into our FCC building. I was outside putting together kits for refugees. I invited families to come and do this service project and they came; people of all ages but mostly children came and gathered and did the work. It was beautiful, as I stood there watching and supporting, I looked at all of these children/people and I knew without a doubt I was in the presence of God. God was there and I was in a different kind of WORSHI
