James 1:16-18
Rev. Barr Overcast
The last time we were in James, we learned that the man who perseveres under trial is blessed, but the road of faithful perseverance is fraught with temptations to take the easy, sinful way out. The question remains then: How are we to remain steadfast amid these temptations? The answer is simple (though not easy): trust in the goodness of God.
Acts 6:1-7
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we’ll be installing Barr Overcast as our Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Shepherding! Join us as we celebrate God’s grace in providing us an excellent pastor! In light of his installation we’ll be diving into Acts 6 to take a closer look at what a pastor is called to do in the life of the church. See you soon!
Matthew 16:13-20
Rev. Brandon Hawkes
Let me prove this to you from God's word: Jesus Christ is building the Kingdom of God through the planting of churches! How does he do that and what does it look like for you to be a part of that great mission?
About Rev Brandon Hawkes: A native of Charlotte, NC, Brandon is married to Annalee and they have 3 children. He graduated from NC State University (Forestry) and Reformed Theological Seminary (M.div). He served in campus ministry, youth ministry, and church planting in North and South Carolina before moving the GA to help with the church planting effort in Toccoa. Brandon loves playing sports in his free time (especially basketball and disc golf) and being outside with his whole family.
James 1:12-15
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever felt that your suffering is a testing of your faith, and that you’re holding on for dear life?! Or that you too easily give into temptation, but desire grace to fight it? If so, James has wisdom for you! Join us this Sunday as we worship, learn, and approach the Lord’s table for grace!
James 1:7-9
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What keeps you up at night? What do you worry about? Keep that thought in your mind and ask yourself this question, “should I worry about this given that I’m a child of the King?” Join us this Sunday as James encourages us in our unstable world to find our stability in Christ.
James 1:5-8
Rev. Barr Overcast
Trials can leave you reeling, unsure where to turn or what to do. In times of hardship, you face decisions you weren't prepared for and never thought you would have to make. This is why God invites us in those moments to ask him for what we lack: wisdom.
1 Samuel 14:1-23
Rev. Corey Pelton
The Lord calls a people to Himself designating them as His ambassadors to bless their families, neighbors, communities, and nations with His good news of rescue. Perhaps he is calling you to take a step forward and trust Him? What could it look like to see the Lord work through you?
About Rev. Corey Pelton: He's a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America, and currently the director of Rural Church Development and the director of Rural Church Planting for Mission to North America. . He and his wife, Holly, moved to the north Georgia mountains in January 2022 after years of pastoring throughout the South. They both grew up in East Tennessee and are University of Tennessee alum. They spent 8 years in Jackson, MS where Corey attended seminary and worked with Reformed University Fellowship at Belhaven College. In 2002 they moved to Hot Springs, AR to organize a mission church into a fully organized church. After pastoring there for 8 years, they were called to Travelers Rest, SC to pastor Redeemer Presbyterian Church. 2019 took them to Baton Rouge, LA where he assisted South Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church. Corey and Holly have three grown children: Miller, Maggie, and Miles.
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
Rev. Barr Overcast
There is much to learn about the Christian life from gardening and plants. Jesus used countless farming images as he taught his disciples, and many other places in the Bible use the images of a tree, a vine, fruit, etc. to describe God's people and His work in their lives. At the heart of all these metaphors is the idea that a life of following Jesus is cultivated rather than made. Join us this Sunday as we look at how we can cultivate a life of following Jesus.
Mark 1:35
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This past week we talked about Jesus as “the way”—that Jesus modeled for us by His pattern of living a means of thriving in this world. Join us this week for part two as we discuss a secret weapon for living that empowers us to take our next steps. Pray for the Spirit's leading as you come to worship!
John 14:6a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
So far in our series on discipleship we’ve talked about the call and cost of following Jesus, both of which are astounding in depth and have enormous implications for our lives. Scripture tells us that we come with Jesus at great cost in order that we might become like Jesus in great measure. But are there any helps along the way? How might we become like Him? Join us this Sunday as we talk about the “catalyst” for discipleship.
Jonah 1:17-2:10
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Suffering…desperate prayer…redemption…resurrection—all themes of Jonah chapter 2. If you’ve ever felt alone or dejected in your suffering, this chapter is for you. Not only do we encounter a prophet reoriented to his calling in life…not only do we see the Gospel once again going forward…but we also see redemption taking effect in the last place anyone would ever expect—in the belly of a whale! See you Sunday!
Jonah 1:4-16
Rev. Barr Overcast
The trials we experience are often compared to a storm, and with good reason. Storms can be dangerous and deadly, and they are always completely out of our control. This is even more true of a storm at sea: the wind and waves crash against the side of the boat, tossing the passengers back and forth above the watery depths. This Sunday, we'll look at Jonah caught in the storm and learn what his storm has to teach us about the struggles and pain of our own lives.