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Archive for October, 2016

The Way the Gospel Spreads & the Church Grows

Family and Friends: The Way the Gospel Spreads & the Church Grows Have you ever thought much about how people take first steps toward faith in Jesus Christ and a vital relationship with other believers in a church?  I have. Some time ago, I reviewed some very interesting survey results from LifeWay Research that asked:  how are Americans willing to receive information about a local church?  In December 2008, the survey asked 15,000 American adults how they felt about 13 different...

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Remembering Our Beginnings

Sixty-five years ago this month, God was stirring in the hearts of some of His people to begin a new church in our community.  One of the primary reasons a new church was considered was related to the population growth in our city and county. Census data shows that the city of Macon had grown by 21.4% (57,865 to 70,252) between 1940 and 1950.  Likewise, Bibb County had grown 36.2% (from 83,783 to 114,079) over the same decade.  It was in the context of this population boom that our church...

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Join me at the Fall Family Festival

I hope you will join me and hundreds of Inglesiders and guests at the Fall Family Festival on Wednesday night, October 19. It’s a great night of fellowship, food, and fun for all ages.  And, if you have a friend that you want to introduce to Ingleside, it’s a great event to invite them to attend with you. It all occurs here at Ingleside on the east side of our campus.  Start time is 5:30 p.m., and we wrap it all up at 8:00 p.m. The food options are fantastic.  Our own...

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Save the Dates

As you are penciling in priorities on your calendar between now and the end of the year, I hope you will include these opportunities for growth, outreach, service, fellowship, and worship. Wednesday, October 19       Fall Family Festival Invite a friend and join hundreds of Inglesiders and guests for a great night of food, fun, and fellowship with live music, games, and inflatables for the kids. November 4-6                        Acts 1:8 Weekend With...

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