Church Family, This past Sunday we began our Advent Sermon Series focused on the theme of worship that runs through the Christmas Story. Advent is a word that means “Arrival” and during this season we will be studying the arrival of Jesus into the world he created and renewing our...

Church Family, Centuries ago, churches and academic institutions began to appreciate the wisdom of giving professors and ministers time for personal and professional renewal. This wasn’t considered a vacation benefit for the Sabbath-taker, it was seen as an investment into the long-term health of the organization. In the modern context,...