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Back to School, Back to Church

In today’s blog, I want to: (1) invite you back to church; (2) invite you to our membership class; (3) give you a heads up about our Semi-Annual Church Conference; and (4) point you to an update from our Pastor Search Committee. Back to School, Back to Church Now that summer rhythms are giving way to school schedules make sure that Sunday worship is in your weekly routine. Scripture is clear: God is honored, and we benefit when we gather with other believers to worship (cf. Hebrews...

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One Service Sundays in July

Again, this year, we will have one worship service only at 10:30 a.m. in the Worship Center on each of the five Sundays of July. We will return to our full schedule on Sunday, August 6. Here’s what to expect on the Sundays of July. Celebrate Freedom. This Sunday, July 2, we will celebrate the freedom we have in Christ and the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States in our annual patriotic worship service. The Bible says: “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear...

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Seven Ways You Can Help This Easter

Easter is this weekend, and it will be a great celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and of the eternal life that we have in him. If Ingleside is your church home, please consider these seven ways you can help make our Easter celebration all that God intends it to be.   Pray. Ask the Lord to favor and bless our worship with his Spirit’s power and anointing. Pray for the gospel to be clear and for many to respond. Pray for joy and love to permeate our...

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A New Role for Deacons at Ingleside

I hope you will join me this Sunday afternoon, January 29, at 4:00 p.m. in Room W-200 for a Town Meeting to hear about a proposed new role for Deacons at Ingleside. Our Overseers are proposing that we revise our Church Bylaws so that “the primary responsibility of the Deacon Ministry Team shall be care for and service to widows at Ingleside.” After a thorough study of all the relevant Scripture passages (including Acts 6:1-7; Philippians 1:1; and 1 Timothy 3:8-13), we believe that...

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One Worship Service – January 1

What better way to begin the New Year than to gather with our church family for worship on Sunday, January 1? If you are in town, I hope you will be in church on New Year’s day as we have one great worship service in the Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. I’m hoping your habit of Sunday worship will be stronger and more consistent this year than ever before.  So, get the New Year started right.  Be here on January 1! Regular Schedules Resume January 4 and 8 With our holiday break...

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Four Reasons to Worship on Sunday, December 25

It doesn’t happen very often.  In fact, the last three times it occurred were in 2005, 2011, and 2016.  The next time will not be until 2033 and then 2039. What is this rare occasion?  It’s when Christmas Day—December 25—falls on a Sunday. And, you may have heard that some churches are not having worship gatherings that day.  In fact, however, while they may make the news, those that cancel are part of a small minority. According to LifeWay Research, fully 84% of...

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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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