Archive for December, 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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