How do you feel when you hear about the mass shootings that continue to take place around the country? Whether it’s seeing families dealing with the tragic loss of their loved ones in the most recent events or those who are carrying the heaviness of long-term grief that is constant reminder every time there’s another shooting,…

The journey has been long from Ash Wednesday to Good Friday and now the time of our “Risen Savior” calls us to rejoice! It is Resurrection Sunday!! Praise God!!! As the tomb is now empty and Mary Magdalene experiences first-hand, finding the stone rolled away. After this discovery happens and to later see the miraculously resurrected Jesus, she runs to let…

Easter is coming!! The weather is changing with spring in the air and it is so amazing to see the seasonal flowers (especially the lilies) as they make their appearance from the ground. Have you noticed the activities beginning to take place all around us from the flowers, birds, squirrels and the revitalization going on…

Do you ever have expectations for something to happen and it does not happen when you thought it should? Sometimes our lives are filled with those circumstances that we are looking for Jesus in our situation and come to the realization that there is a greater purpose for our unique journey… We are on a…

We have completed the first four topics from “Encounters with Jesus” including Called; Challenged; Rejected and Transformed. The Lenten Season continues to have impacts on our lives as we share with one another. It is amazing to hear the perspectives from our current day experiences and the correlation with those in the Bible. During this Women’s History Month celebration and acknowledgement…

Our journey to the cross during this Lenten Season continues to be a time of reflection as we study God’s Word through the lenses of the book “Gospeled Lives” – Encounters with Jesus. It is a joy to be in fellowship with our siblings and sharing this rich study that reflects Jesus’ encounters with people of various…

We have begun our 40-day journey to the cross with the Lenten Bible Study and Ash Wednesday services. In reality, we speak of the Lent Season as 40 days (excluding the six Sundays of Lent.) As we spend time together with our ABC sister church, other friends and well-wishers on Tuesday, and on Wednesday with…

Over the past week, we have seen and heard of the tragic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria with the loss of over 22,000 lives. The earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.2 magnitude within nine hours have been devastating as the recovery of victims continues. There are thousands of people that have been left homeless, some in…

Our church is on the move forward and there’s excitement in the air with planned activities, ministry meetings and ongoing daily activities. The joys of seeing the Agape Preschool in action provide vibrancy and hope for the future. This week I flew on the Agape Airlines to beautiful Hawaii islands. Upon arrival, I was greeted…

Significant studies of thousands of interim congregations over the past 50 years show the interim period between pastors is an important time in community life. The way a faith community chooses to use the interim period will shape its growth, identity, and health for years to come. Intentional Interim Ministry involves helping the members of…