Missions

Missions

Are Humans Really Different than Animals?

Evolutionary biological theory makes some pretty remarkable assertions about human beings in relation to the rest of life on our planet.  Most of us are familiar with many of these, which include that all life has evolved from a common single-celled ancestor, random mutations produce beneficial results, and that humanity is nothing more than a primate with elevated…

#SBC Thoughts – Part 3

This week’s thought is from Marie Babcock, who served as a messenger to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention this year.  I am thankful for her – as well as the other messengers’ – prayerful and thoughtful participation this year.  I thought it would be a good thing for you to hear the perspectives of some of those who attended and not just my own. …

The Mission Field at Home

Last week, we hosted a missions team from Parkland Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, who came to our area to engage in Kingdom work throughout our association.  Around 70 people made the trip, most of whom were middle school and high school youth.  They began working almost immediately:  after unloading the truck that contained all of their luggage, supplies, and…

Thanksgiving Food Drive

We will be having a food drive from now until Thanksgiving.  Donations should be non-perishable in nature and will be going to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan.  People can place their donations on the altar around the backdrops.