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Journey to the Cross

Journey to the Cross

Take a journey from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through the events of the last week of Jesus’ life, ending with the Crucifixion and the hope of the new life that is to come on Easter Sunday. This journey consists of 13 Prayer Stations that provide an interactive, multisensory opportunity to reflect [...]

2012 Youth Mission Trip

2012 Youth Mission Trip

Sunday, June 24th thru Saturday, June 30th Sumter County is in the central western part of Alabama and is close to Meridian, Mississippi. This is ARM’s founding site and began in 1998. Livingston is located in Sumter County and is best known for being the home of The University of West Alabama. Sumter County is [...]

Career Ministry Quick Start Workshop

Career Ministry Quick Start Workshop

Weathering the Storm Cherokee, (http://weatheringthestormcherokee NULL.org) on Saturday, April 14 at 8:30am will kick-off a one-day “Quick Start” workshop teaching important strategies to quickly find the work God designed for you. It covers a variety of topics such as managing the stress of job loss and job search, finding your ideal job, navigating career transi- [...]

Not A Fan!!!  Post #6

Not A Fan!!! Post #6

When I first heard/read the story of Nicodemus I thought what a great story.  Here is a Jewish leader who is willing to learn more about Jesus and “convert” to following Jesus.  For a long time I just assumed that that is in fact what Nicodemus had done.  He went to Jesus, heard him out [...]

Not A Fan!!  Post #5

Not A Fan!! Post #5

“Have you made a decision for Jesus or have you committed to Jesus?  There is a difference.  There shouldn’t be.  But there is a difference.  Many have made a decision to believe in Jesus without making a commitment to follow Jesus.  The gospel allows for no such distinction…. When we decide to believe in Jesus [...]

Not A Fan!  Post #4

Not A Fan! Post #4

In the book of John we read about the story of Nicodemus, a man who comes to Jesus “in the night”.  Nicodemus knew that a relationship with Jesus was going to cost him.  At night he could spend time with Jesus, speak with Jesus, learn from Jesus without anyone seeing him.  He knew that to [...]

Not A Fan!!  Post #3

Not A Fan!! Post #3

I love football.  I watch it every chance I get.  My family laughs at me as I go through withdrawal when the Super Bowl is over.  I have my favorite teams, or teams I will cheer for over others, because I am familiar with them in some way.  I lived in the town or state [...]

Not a Fan!   Post #2

Not a Fan! Post #2

So, I am reading the book Not A Fan.  The premise of the book is that Jesus does not want us to be fans (enthusiastic admires), but followers.   And of course Chapter One begins with the question…“Are you a follower of Jesus?” Before we get to that, lets talk a minute about the prologue.  [...]

Not A Fan…1st Post!!!

Not A Fan…1st Post!!!

Here I am on the Pastor’s Blog for the first time in a very long time.  I have been using an old and ridiculous excuse…”I don’t know how to use it.”  (Said with a very pitiful whine)   Our techno guy, Patrick, has been very patient with me.  He has never pressured me but just says [...]

Shoes For Tomorrow

Shoes For Tomorrow

Shoes For Tomorrow is a new ministry that puts shoes on the feet of those who otherwise would not have any. During November and December we will be collecting shoes to take to the homeless and others in need in Atlanta in the month of January. We are looking for shoes of all sizes, new [...]