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Need a Fresh Start?

Do you need a new beginning? Does someone you love need a fresh start? If so, I hope you will plan to join us at Ingleside this Easter. Because of his death and resurrection, Jesus offers us forgiveness for our past, hope for our future, and power to live victoriously in the present. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV). Or, as the Message paraphrases: “anyone...

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Need a Fresh Start?

Do you need a new beginning? Does someone you love need a fresh start? If so, I hope you will plan to join us at Ingleside this Easter. Because of his death and resurrection, Jesus offers us forgiveness for our past, hope for our future, and power to live victoriously in the present. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV). Invite a friend to join you, and make...

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Easter at Ingleside 2023

In just a few weeks, we will remember the crucifixion and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, our risen Savior and great Redeemer. I hope you will invite a friend and make plans now to be at Ingleside this Easter. April 2, Palm Sunday We will serve the Lord’s Supper in each morning worship service. April 2, 6:30 p.m. Our Chapel Choir will present a Palm Sunday concert entitled, “Let Us Sing!” in the Chapel. No tickets are required. Saturday, April...

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“Should I be a member?” – Five Good Reasons

Are you a member at Ingleside yet?  If not, I hope you will make plans now to be in our adult membership class on Sunday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. (the class for children and students is at 12:15 p.m.). Here are five good reasons to take this important step. First, membership—both the word and the concept—is biblical.  1 Corinthians 12:27 says: “Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it” (ESV).  God expects those who follow Christ to be members of his...

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Join Me at the March for Life

I will be the guest speaker at this year’s Macon March for Life, and I hope you will join me at this important event. We will gather with other pro-life Middle-Georgians at Rosa Parks Square in downtown Macon on Friday, January 20, at noon. After a brief program, there will be a silent march for life through downtown ending at The Kolbe Center at 833 Walnut Street. The theme of this year’s gathering is: “Together, We Gather to Celebrate Life.” Now, more than ever, is the...

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Welcome to 2023!

Happy New Year! I am looking forward to seeing you this Sunday as we resume our normal Sunday schedule of four worship services, Bible study classes, and Next-Gen programming. In addition, as the New Year begins, there are several Ingleside events that I hope you will either participate in or pray for over the coming month. Please put these dates on your calendar today. .. Sunday, January 8, Membership and Missions Classes. Take the next step of commitment by joining our church...

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One Worship Service Sundays

For each of the next three Sundays – December 18, December 25, and January 1 – we will gather in one great worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the Worship Center. I hope you will invite a friend to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas and as we get the New Year started right by being in worship on New Year’s Day. Here are other key dates and times through the holidays: Sunday, December 18, Christmas Remembrance Service 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel This...

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Invite a Friend to Join us this Christmas

I hope you will invite a friend to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus at Ingleside this Christmas. Here are the details you need to know: December 9-11 Christmas Musical Presentations “He Brings Joy” Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. No tickets are necessary. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each presentation. Childcare is provided for 6 weeks – 4K.  Christmas...

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Christmas at Ingleside 2022

As the calendar turns to December, our celebration of the birth of Jesus is soon to begin. Put these opportunities for worship and outreach on your calendar now and invite a friend to join us. December 4 Normal Sunday Schedule December 9-11 Christmas Musical Presentations “He Brings Joy” Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. No tickets are necessary. Seating is first come, first served. Doors...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m praying the Father’s favor for you and your family on this Thanksgiving Day! It’s a great day to say out loud or to write down on paper the blessings for which we are thankful. It’s good for us and it honors God when we acknowledge that every good gift we have comes from the hand of our Heavenly Father (cf. James 1:17). It’s also a great day to have spiritual conversations with those you love.  I’m praying for you as you ask:  “So, how are you doing...

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