What a great Conference we had last night! The discussion was a bit tiring, but it was thorough, good spirited, and helpful. I couldn't have hoped for better. Larry Lloyd graciously moved for us to recess the meeting until next Wednesday, May 4th @ 6pm. This motion was approved. The plan is to continue our … Continue reading Church Conference in Recess…
Month: April 2011
Pastor Punk’d…
Man, I need to apologize to the body for poor research on a reference to the priest entering the Holy of Holies. I've been punk'd by a 500 year old joke... well, it's more of a legend, but it's been around since the Middle Ages (apparently). I'll do better research instead of assuming tradition. Click … Continue reading Pastor Punk’d…
On Baptism, Lord’s Supper & Membership
Tomorrow night, we will have a very important Church Conference at 6pm in the Chapel. I strongly encourage you to be there to discuss some very important items in the life of UBC that could eventually set in motion an important direction for the body. First, we will discuss and vote on the refinancing of … Continue reading On Baptism, Lord’s Supper & Membership
He is Risen!
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4
Sunday’s comin’…
You've probably heard that phrase related to Easter, "It's Friday, but Sunday's comin'." We don't know who first coined it, but it says the right things (if it were Friday), but since it's Saturday, well, it changes it a bit. We have been saying for weeks in our preaching through Hebrews that EVERYTHING Christ did … Continue reading Sunday’s comin’…
Creation groaning…
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that … Continue reading Creation groaning…
Discussion in Elders continues
We will be continuing our discussion on elders tonight with another Q&A. This may be our final informal time of discussion prior to more formal discussions, depending on the pleasure of the Church Council on Monday, April 11th. This has been a wonderful process, and the work on the Council has been strong. It's been … Continue reading Discussion in Elders continues
And so it begins…
Grounded 