Family Skate Night
A Simple Tradition That Opens DoorsFamily Skate Night I have always loved our Family Skate Night at the Springfield Roller Rink. Our church has been gathering there for fifty years, and this February’s event carried that same mix of laughter and quiet ministry that has made it a favorite tradition. Twice a year, we reserve […]
No School Play Day
A Simple Space to Play and ConnectNo School Play Day Ever since I stepped into ministry with families, I had been hearing the same request: we just needed a simple, safe place for kids to run and play. President’s Day, with no school and plenty of restless energy at home, felt like the perfect time […]
The Dad Collective
Dads Don’t Have to Do It AloneThe Dad Collective When I first started dreaming about The Dad Collective, it came from a heavy realization: many of us dads were trying to navigate the same challenges on our own. We were all asking how to raise our kids well and follow Jesus in the middle of […]
Prayer Service
Let His House Be A House of PrayerEvening Prayer Service On February 4, I sat in the sanctuary for our third annual Night of Prayer, feeling a mix of gratitude and nerves. As the person responsible for planning our services and events, I usually arrive with a detailed itinerary. This time, I felt challenged to […]
Veterans Group at Haven of Rest
Continuing to Serve Beyond the UniformVeterans Group at Haven of Rest I was incredibly grateful to be part of our Community Church Veterans in Christ group, a small band of brothers united by military service and a shared calling to follow Jesus. Our friend Harry Warner helped launch the group and provided our initial direction. […]
Mona Retirement
Quiet Faithfulness in Kids MinistryMona’s Retirement When I thought about Mona’s retirement this past December, I didn’t picture a big party. There wasn’t an official event or a big program. What came to mind instead was a quiet, steady presence in our church nursery and our twos and threes room that has stretched over more […]
Coventry Elementary Choir
Bridging School and Church together at ChristmasCoventry Elementary Choir For years, we’ve welcomed students from Coventry Elementary into our church at Christmas, but this past year felt uniquely special. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a beautiful blending of lives. Out of forty-two kids in the choir, forty joined us that Sunday morning. The […]
Family Christmas Carol Sing
Singing Our Way Into the SeasonFamily Christmas Carol Sing I had the joy of leading our second annual Family Christmas Carol Sing on Sunday, November 30, 2025. We had tried this gathering for the first time the year before, and people responded so warmly that it felt natural to bring it back. Even though the […]