Family & Kids Ministry Update
Fall into something new (our plans for "Prayer and a Plate' and "Back to Church Sunday" and more!)

Michelle Brown-Alford • Church Mother & Women's Department Leader
August 23, 2026

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Prayer and a Plate Outreach and Back to Church 🌸

Our Fall Evangelistic Community Outreach is coming soon on the 3rd Weekend in September, and we could not be more excited! We still need about 20 volunteers to help with tent setup, cooking, and final cleanup from 10:30 am setup onward, and 1 pm breakdown and cleaning.

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Many hands make light work, and honestly, it's one of the most fun weekends of the year. Bring sunscreen and love.

Our Sunday Kids Church curriculum this month is walking through the story of David. We’re talking about courage, failure, grace, and restoration—big themes, told in ways that actually land for a 6-year-old.

Parents, ask your kids about it on the drive home! This week's lesson focuses on 1 Samuel 16:7: "The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." We're teaching our kids early that they are seen and valued for exactly who they are.

We also want to spotlight one of our incredible volunteers, Missionary Tracy Harris, who has served our Children's Church classroom on Sundays for the past five years. She works diligently alongside another faithful worker, Deaconess Edith Smith. Sister Tracy, you are the definition of faithfulness. Our kids light up when they see you walk through that door. Thank you for your service. We are praying for your successful relocation to Missouri.

Is God calling you to take your next step? Join Deaconess Edith Smith’s team and start volunteering today.

Coming up: Prayer and Plate Outreach and Back to Church Sunday on 3rd Weekend of September – mark your calendar.😊🙏
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August 23, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Family & Kids Ministry Update
Prayer and a Plate Outreach and Back to Church 🌸 Our Fall Evangelistic Community Outreach is coming soon on the 3rd Weekend in September, and we could not be more excited! We still need about 20 volunteers to help with tent setup, cooking, and final cleanup from 10:30 am setup onward, and 1 pm breakdown and cleaning.Sign Up Here Many hands make light work, and honestly, it's one of the most fun weekends of the year. Bring sunscreen and love. Our Sunday Kids Church curriculum this month is walking through the story of David. We’re talking about courage, failure, grace, and restoration—big themes, told in ways that actually land for a 6-year-old. Parents, ask your kids about it on the drive home! This week's lesson focuses on 1 Samuel 16:7: "The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." We're teaching our kids early that they are seen and valued for exactly who they are. We also want to spotlight one of our incredible volunteers, Missionary Tracy Harris, who has served our Children's Church classroom on Sundays for the past five years. She works diligently alongside another faithful worker, Deaconess Edith Smith. Sister Tracy, you are the definition of faithfulness. Our kids light up when they see you walk through that door. Thank you for your service. We are praying for your successful relocation to Missouri. Is God calling you to take your next step? Join Deaconess Edith Smith’s team and start volunteering today. Coming up: Prayer and Plate Outreach and Back to Church Sunday on 3rd Weekend of September – mark your calendar.😊🙏

Michelle Brown-Alford

Church Mother & Women's Department Leader

July 26, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Women's Ministry Update
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Michelle Brown-Alford

Church Mother & Women's Department Leader

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Michelle Brown-Alford

Church Mother & Women's Department Leader