Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Be Strong and of Good Courage “Joshua 1:5-9” 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore…Keep Reading

Acts 23-11 “The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” Pat likes to read the last page of a book before she buys it. If I did that I would never read the book; yet knowing how the story ends is the hope that keeps Christians pressing on. Paul had gone…Keep Reading

In the Shadows “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most-High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 you have a secret place of prayer? Is there a sanctuary where you can pour your heart out to God? We assemble for public worship, and it brings us great joy; but our deepest heartfelt moments often happen when we are alone with God. It is there that…Keep Reading

John, Chapter 3 Link to YouTube Video – “Nicodemus” From Pastor Will Shewey: Our Saturday morning worship service was certainly a very clear and distinct example of diversity to it’s core. A friend in the congregation told me much of her life profession was centered around residents of a psych facility. She is retired now, but feels very much at home in God’s Living Room. Today was a test for…Keep Reading

Matthew 4:1-11 Link to YouTube Video – “Mountain of Temptation “ From Pastor Will Shewey: Friday: Was just slow leaving today. I know the reason. A young lady released today knocked on the door and was wearing the orange crocs from jail. She needed shoes in the worse way. I gave her a blanket from Edgefield Methodist ladies and sneakers from our closet next door. Gave her 2 sack lunches…Keep Reading

Available, Ready and Willing “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. “ “Psalm 118:24” It was still dark, and the temperature had to be freezing. Frosty grass crunched with each step. The path wasn’t long, but it never got shorter. There are places in life where you don’t want to go, and yet you must. Sometimes you have to do…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Sup with Me “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 Most of you know that Nate and I try to live healthy lifestyle. We are 80% good and 20% on the edge . . . Not perfect….Keep Reading

Needing Prayers of Those We Love “…speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19 “I need the prayers of those I love, While traveling o’er life’s rugged way, That I may true and faithful be, And live for Jesus every day. I want my friends to pray for me, To bear my tempted soul…Keep Reading

TRAVELING TO HEAVEN Joshua 1:7 I don’t like talking on the phone while driving, even if it is “hands free.” We all know that texting and driving is dangerous and illegal, but the “it won’t happen to me” syndrome continues to wreck lives. The same can be true as we travel along the Way to Heaven, it is important to not become spiritually distracted drivers. Here are some driving tips…Keep Reading

Matthew 17:1-9 Link to YouTube Video – “Go Tell It On The Mountain” From Pastor Will Shewey: I’ve always dreamed of a congregation where all people are welcome and everyone matters. Over the years I’ve been told that is wishful thinking. But I’m here to testify there is a place near to the heart of God where my hopes are becoming reality and faith actually is becoming sight . A…Keep Reading

Wear the WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD “Put on God’s complete armor so that you can successfully resist all the devil’s methods of attack.” Ephesians 6:11 We wear the WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD for a reason. Ignore any part of it and we are in trouble. The military understands the importance of properly wearing the uniform and equipment. One part of it worn improperly can be a matter of life and…Keep Reading

KEEP THE MAIN THING, THE MAIN THING “So, I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” Nehemiah 6:3 The preacher was walking to a member’s house when he saw the dog coming his way. It was a big-muscled bulldog walking toward him right down the middle…Keep Reading