Start the year with a story of hope that lands in the everyday. We share a family milestone—Kathy’s all clear after eight months of chemo—and unpack how that good news reframed our holidays, our gratitude, and the pace of life. It’s a quiet miracle that reshapes priorities: fewer miles on the road, more time with people, and a renewed desire to seize the days we’re given.
We also pull back the curtain on a ministry shift from Brewer Baptist in Shannon to Gray's Creek closer to home. That move isn’t just logistics; it’s about presence, energy, and the simple gift of seeing familiar faces on Sunday mornings. And for students, Disciple Now is around the corner. This conference-style weekend at Longview Heights brings powerful worship, thoughtful teaching, games that break the ice, and friendships that stick. If your student needs a spark, this is the moment to say yes.
Our midweek moment reframes a well-worn line from Luke 2: there was no room in the inn. Instead of blaming the innkeeper, we honor the manger—a small, available offering that became the setting of God’s arrival. That lens changes how we live. Stop wishing for someone else’s gift or platform; bring what you have. David didn’t win with Saul’s armor. He reached for a sling and five stones, and God did the rest. This year, trade comparison for calling, polish for presence, and scarcity for faithful availability.
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