Talking With Children About Communion

Talking With Children About Communion

In preparation for our family Sunday (October 30, 2022), we've made this explainer for you: When a local church participates in communion it is commemorating the once-for-all death of Christ for our sins. Thus, participation should be taken seriously (and joyfully),...

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Understanding The Elders’ Responsibility

Understanding The Elders’ Responsibility

“Aren’t the elders supposed to . . .?” is a question that people throw into church conversations a good bit. Feel free to fill in the blank with whatever interest you see fit. “Aren’t the elders supposed to be the ones to follow up with anyone at any time?” “Aren’t...

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God’s Great Grace

God’s Great Grace

When we gather together and sing about God’s amazing grace, we likely have some idea of what that might be. Grace can commonly be defined as “unmerited favor” or “getting what you don’t deserve” (avoiding the punishment for sin and gaining eternity with God). However,...

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Why the Incarnation?

Why the Incarnation?

We have just finished a season where believers remember Christ’s suffering, death, and His burial and celebrate His resurrection and victory over death. These reminders draw our attention to our Savior’s humanity and His deity. It seems fitting, then, to examine some...

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What Does it Mean to Say “Scripture is Sufficient”?

What Does it Mean to Say “Scripture is Sufficient”?

Before we can answer this question, it’s important to ensure we are working from a solid foundation: Scripture is (1) inspired by God, (2) the perfect representation of truth, and (3) alive. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for...

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2021 in Review: Worship

2021 in Review: Worship

We'll take some time over the coming weeks to review some of our major areas of ministry (largely reflected in our disciple's pathway). We'll begin with worship. Leading a church in worship is always interesting. For many who are looking for a church, the worship...

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Covid Update (April 2021)

Covid Update (April 2021)

Genesis Family: In our March update we shared with you that, while we were keeping our COVID protocol in place, we were optimistic that we would only be needing to do so for a few more months. We were (and still are) monitoring our area, and our optimism continues....

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Covid Follow-Up (March 2021)

Covid Follow-Up (March 2021)

We know that there are those who are interested in our thoughts regarding Governor Abbott’s statements from March 2nd. We are acutely aware that this issue can be one that frustrates some and causes anxiety in others and we eagerly await the Day when none of those...

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2020 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

Looking Back . . . 2020 was certainly a year we had not expected, but we wanted to spend time sharing God’s faithfulness to us through it. Certainly, many of us found ourselves weary at some point. Even in our own church family, we’ve had people suffer physically from...

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