School children received free backpacks, pencils, clothes, markers, notebooks, folders and more as 330 members of the church, adults and children both, showed up to volunteer their time at the event.
With the start of school right around the corner, some parents may wonder what they will do about buying school supplies.
Events for back-to-school giveaways will take place this weekend and beyond.
Rev. Matt Steinhauer and John Grant attended a class through Lipscomb University to learn how to become spiritual directors. The class began in August and consisted of five meetings in two-day spans, making ten days the class met overall, as well as study in between class sessions. As of May, both are certified spiritual directors. Steinhauer is the senior pastor of Faith Lutheran Church and Grant serves as the connections minister for College Hills Church of Christ, although according to the pastors spiritual direction transcends denominational boundaries and even the label of Christianity.
Across Wilson County the church has become known for showering compassion upon people, and this virtue has steadfastly been reflected through the servant hearts of this couple.
I have discovered an ancient Christian practice that relieves stress, guides decisions and offers encouragement because it helps me pay attention to the work of God in my life. Since 2004, I have met monthly with a spiritual director.
In recent years, God has been giving me a growing sense that this relationship is personal. Yes, God loves the world, and God loves John Grant. Personally. Specifically. By name. Even when I sin and act like God’s enemy, even then God loves me. And it has changed my life. God loves you in the exact same way.
In my heart is an image of God isolated from trouble. The omniscient one knows life can be tough, so He hears prayers and helps when possible. Yet the music in Heaven is angelic and sweet, with beauty and light everywhere.
It’s a break-up world. Relationships and organizations fall apart because people are unable to work through differences. Misunderstandings morph into confrontations, with friends rushing into judgment before listening.
