the eclipse
The eclipse of August 2017 was an incredible sight to see. I was curious and startled, not only by the blazing glory and sheer power of the eclipse but also by the reactions of the people in attendance. As I
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But what if I’m killed?
This article is the story of Rehan (not his real name) and missionary efforts to share Christ with him. Please pray for him and the ministry God used to reach him.
…Months went by before I was able to see
cook-out reminder
We are having church and lunch at American Creek Park on August 27. Church will start at 10:00 and lunch will follow, about 11:00-1:00. We will have hot-dogs; bring something to share if you’d like. There are picnic tables to …
Charlottesville follow-up
Following up on my post from yesterday, I wanted to link to the EFCA statement on racism. It begins,
“We in the EFCA are grieved by the events last week in Charlottesville, Virginia. Any individual, group or movement that elevates …
thoughts about Charlottesville
It was sad to watch the events of Charlottesville unfold recently. I lived in Virginia for 15 years, working in the public schools, shopping in the stores, and worshipping at church, all with people of many colors; even today at …
supporting missions
An excellent article from Tim Challies on supporting our missionaries….
…An army without supplies and transportation is an army that will soon be surrounded, defeated, and destroyed. A missionary without a network of support is a missionary who cannot long
Sunday cook-out
A time of worship and lunch will be held at America Creek campground on Sunday, August 27 beginning at 10:00 am. Central Plains E-Free church will provide hot-dogs; bring something to share if you are able! Invite a friend – …
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Central Plains Church is meeting at American Creek Park in Chamberlain to celebrate American Island Days on Sunday, August 20, at 9:30 am. God bless you!…
What a Friend We Have in Jesus!
“Old friends, old friends, sit on the parkbench, like book-ends” begins a song by Simon and Garfunkel. It is rare to have friends for so long a time in this age of hyper-mobility and relocation. Even with the help of
staying in for the long haul
Missions’ work is hard, as is discipleship and evangelizing – just even being a Christian can be difficult. “How to stay in when it’s hard” is a great article by Jim Bloom. His three points, “Look, Lean, Learn” are a …