Raelyn Nast’s heart was broken. Her father, Davey, had passed away from a battle with colon cancer. At the tender age of six, Raelyn was a true “daddy’s girl”, and she missed her daddy. As she stood outside on the porch of the funeral home that held his body, she was alone in her grief. Until Emily Beineman… Read More »

$$$ Change Can Drive $$$ Beginning Sunday, October 3, we will be doing a can drive to collect funds for Jorge from our Child Sponsorship Program.  We ask that your family take a can, decorate it, and fill it up with change and/or money.  In the past, on average, we received $30-$40 per can. Cans… Read More »

As this school year begins, please join me in daily prayer for our schools. August 1st Pray for the teachers in our schools. August 2nd Pray for the principals and vice-principals in our schools. August 3rd Pray for the office staff in our schools. August 4th Pray for the nurses in our schools. August 5th… Read More »

“7 Excuses for Not Doing What God Calls Us to Do” by www.churchleaders.com There’s always an excuse if we’re looking for one for when God calls us. Even when we are certain God has called us to something, we will stall because an excuse is always near. But when God calls, we need to listen.… Read More »

On June 8, AD 632, Muhammad, the founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Qur’an passed away. He is buried in a tomb in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The tomb lies under “The Green Dome” (see picture above). Many Islamic followers make a pilgrimage to this site to pay their respect to Muhammad. Muhammad’s tomb is not the only… Read More »

Mark Your Calendar July 31 — Kayak & Canoe Trip @ 9am (RSVP ONLY) Duck Canoe in Lewisburg. The cost is $20 per person. Kids 4-12 years of age $10 per child. No kids under 4 years old per Duck Canoe. July-Oct — Teen LifeGroup’s July 25 – Huff’s Aug 1 – Simon’s; 8,15, 22… Read More »

Last week, I made a quick trip to southern Louisiana for a funeral. One of our close friends passed away after several years of battling various health ailments. Her husband was one of the elders at the church and we have a close friendship. I went down to assist with the funeral and to provide comfort and support… Read More »

“Why Is Youth Group Important?” by www.churchleaders.com Dear Parents of Teenagers,  Thanks for all you do to invest in the life of your teenager(s). You probably feel like an Uber driver (ready to pick them up/drop them off when they call), coach (helping them perfect their sport), tutor (working with them on homework), guidance counselor… Read More »

Last year, I started a tradition of watching the musical “Hamilton” around the Fourth of July. Hamilton tells the story of founding father, Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton, like many of us, was a person of complexity and contradictions. He was a brilliant scholar, a prolific writer, and a courageous leader on the field of battle. He was creative and… Read More »

  Over the last 2 months, the FYM has enjoyed our “Share Your Story” series on Wednesday nights. During this series, we had the chance to hear from 14 different families at Fairlane. Each family shared their story of faith, from growing up to this present time of life.  They shared about their motivations, their… Read More »