Archive for 2014
Posted on December 31st, 2014 by Tim McCoy
As I have contemplated the beginning of the New Year, my mind has meandered to a quote often attributed to the well-known American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and playwright, Woody Allen.
Apparently originating in an interview published in the New York Times in August 1977 as advice to young playwrights, the quote has appeared in various forms across the years. But, it was clarified by Allen in a written exchange with columnist William Safire in 1989. So what’s the quote? Here it...
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Posted on December 24th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
On this Christmas morning, let’s pause to ponder a single sentence from Scripture:
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus,
for he will save his people from their sins.”
(Matthew 1:21, ESV)
It’s just twenty-one words; only twenty-three syllables in the English Standard Version. It’s striking in its simplicity. Yet it is breathtaking in what it affirms.
What do we learn? The “she” in our verse is Mary, a virgin pledged to be married to Joseph. Yet...
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Posted on December 17th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
On this Sunday before Christmas, December 21, there will be one worship service only at 10:30 a.m. at Ingleside. Childcare is provided for birth thru age four. Since there is no age-group programming, ages five and above are welcome in the Worship Center. Bring your friends and family, and worship at Ingleside this Sunday as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!
Is Your Heart Hurting This Christmas?
Though the holiday season can be filled with great joy and blessing, for those who...
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Posted on December 11th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
There may well be no better time to introduce a friend to Ingleside than at Christmas. So, I hope you will ask the Lord about whom you should invite. Then, make the call, or send the text or email. Your personal invitation could make all the difference. And when your friend comes, please introduce them to me. I’d certainly be privileged to say hello personally.
As you are making your plans, remember that we are planning four great, musical celebrations of the birth of Jesus...
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Posted on December 4th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
Please plan to join us for a great, musical celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ next weekend. The presentation is called The Angels of Christmas, and the four service times are as follows:
Friday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 14, 6:00 p.m.
Christmas cookies, hot wassail, and great fellowship will follow each of the evening presentations in the Gathering Area. On Sunday morning, food and...
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Posted on November 26th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
It’s what we say when news breaks. It’s what we ask when the extraordinary occurs. It’s what we say when we want someone we care about to be in the know. It’s what we ask when we want to make sure that someone we love doesn’t miss the message.
When you look at what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus Christ, you discover that the message of his coming was largely delivered by angels – the angels of Christmas.
So, over the coming five Sunday mornings at Ingleside we...
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Posted on November 20th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
If you are in town on Tuesday night, November 25, I hope you will consider joining me for dinner. You are invited to a great Thanksgiving feast and worship service at Ingleside.
The buffet meal (which includes turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings) begins at 4:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Dining Room, and Multi-Purpose Gym and will be served until 6:30 p.m. It’s $5 for adults, $3 for children, and a $15 maximum for a family.
Though not required, it would help us make proper...
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Posted on November 12th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
If you are in town on Tuesday night, November 25, plan now to be part of a great Thanksgiving meal and worship service at Ingleside.
The buffet meal (which includes turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings) begins at 4:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Dining Room, and Multi-Purpose Gym and will be served until 6:30 p.m. It’s $5 for adults, $3 for children, and a $15 maximum for a family.
Though not required, it would help us make proper preparations if you could let us know you are...
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Posted on November 6th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
For the very first time in our history, Ingleside will host the annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention (GBC) beginning this Sunday evening, November 9. We are expecting 1,200+ guests on our campus, and you are invited!
No special credentials are required to attend the Georgia Baptist Convention sessions. All Inglesiders and our guests are invited to participate. Our church is actually allowed 15 voting messengers, but everyone can get in on the music and messages of this...
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Posted on October 30th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day, and I encourage you to vote. As you do, a key question is: will your vote reflect the biblical values of a follower of Jesus Christ?
Jesus said that those who follow him are “the salt of the earth.” Yet, he warned: “But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?” (Matthew 5:13, NLT).
In a similar way, he said that his disciples are “the light of the world.” And, “no one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead,...
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