One of the biggest issues in the church is the dropout rate among those who are 18-24 years old.  The years that our graduates are about to enter are among the most exciting, but they are also some of the most challenging.  Staying strong and continuing to grow will be tougher than they can imagine. … Read More »

Upcoming Events • June 6-9 — Bedford County Youth Camp @ Camp Joy This is a partnered event with Southside Church of Christ. This is an overnight or day camp for all ages. Children 8 and over may stay overnight without a parent or guardian. 7 and under can come to the day camp but… Read More »

I never knew Rebecca Banks Hoover. She passed away at the age of three in 1884. Her grave lies in the Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle. As I noticed it the other day, I was drawn to the youth of her passing. I imagined a grieving father and mother surrounding her grave. She may have had siblings who… Read More »

Today, is Mother’s Day. It’s a day established for the honoring and celebrating of the mothers who have loved and nurtured us. It was established in the United States in 1908 and became a national holiday in 1914. Ann Jarvis was instrumental in its creation even though she remained unmarried and childless throughout the course of her life.… Read More »

On May 26, 1990, I graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Fortville, Indiana. It’s hard to believe thirty-one years has passed since I received my diploma in that crowded high school gym. I had plans for my life. I was going to go to Lipscomb University. I was going to become a CPA. I was, hopefully, going… Read More »

It’s difficult to be a Christian man in today’s world. It seems like forces gather every day to fight against those men who seek to honor and glorify God through the way they live their lives. The desire to succeed is great and there are always corners waiting to be cut and compromises waiting to be made. Sexual… Read More »

Youth Led Service & L2L Recognition On Wednesday night, April 14, we hosted an evening of celebration and recognition for our young people. I want to start out by thanking Lou Smith and Jeanie Sorrells for their leadership and preparation for this event. Jeanie led our group to Lads to Leaders in Nashville this year… Read More »

“Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and to your descendants forever.” So he went out from his presence a leper, like snow.” – 2 Kings 5:27 Gehazi was privileged to serve Elisha, the prophet. He witnessed an elderly Shunammite woman be blessed with a son in her old age when pregnancy seemed impossible. He saw a… Read More »

Upcoming Graduation Sunday We will have a special worship service and message that day, along with a meal and presentation in the Fellowship Hall.  We ask all parents of Seniors to submit 50-150 photos for their student’s presentation and 2-3 songs no later than NEXT Sunday, April 25.  Please let Michael know if you need… Read More »

“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.” – Proverbs 21:2 The other day I was sitting in our basement when I heard something hit our basement window. At first, I couldn’t tell what it was. There was no one or nothing outside the window that could have caused the noise.… Read More »