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Posted on September 30th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
Have you ever been in a circumstance where no one spoke your language? Maybe you could speak or understand a few words, but you were largely in the dark. Communication levels were low. Frustration levels may have been high. And there was probably a significant degree of discomfort?
But then you met someone who spoke your mother tongue – your heart language. And, oh what joy, what relief, what connection! There was a new sense of freedom and opportunity. Bottom line: ...
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Posted on September 23rd, 2021 by Tim McCoy
Cooler air. Shorter days. Leaves soon will be lighting up the landscape with brilliant color reflecting the glory of the Creator.
These are all sure signs that autumn is upon us. Indeed, the first official day of fall was yesterday – September 22.
As we prepare to make our way through the last quarter of the year, I want to make sure that some key dates and events at Ingleside are on your radar.
Of course, our weekly worship services, classes, and groups – especially on...
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Posted on September 16th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
Whenever newcomers check out a church, virtually all are asking some form of the same question: “Is there a place for me?”
And for years our short answer at Ingleside has been, “Yes!”
Our answer reflects the spirit of Romans 15:7, which says: “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (ESV).
Of course, the specific questions newcomers may ask are often more detailed, nuanced, and personalized.
Consider these possibilities:
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Posted on September 9th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
On Wednesday night, September 15, we are encouraging everyone—all ages and life stages—to gather for worship at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center followed by an Ice Cream Social in the Gathering Area.
Who? Every age and life stage! (Birth through age 4 in preschool ministry during worship; then with their parents for the social)
When? Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m.
Where? Worship Center & Livestream
What? Worship, Lord’s Supper, Baptism, and Ice...
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Posted on September 2nd, 2021 by Tim McCoy
The conversation occurred recently in an aisle of a local hardware store when a lady asked my wife, Beverly: “Has Pastor Tim been vaccinated?”
Then last night at church an Ingleside regular told me of a co-worker who had asked them: “Has Pastor Tim been vaccinated?”
The answer is: yes, both Beverly and I had the shot on the first day we were eligible – March 15, 2021. Our side effects were minimal – just a sore arm; about the same as when we get the flu shot each year....
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