CoreGroup Guide | Much Given. Much Expected. – Part 5Written by Denee Bowers and Melissa RossWelcomeWe have reached the end of our Much Given. Much Expected. sermon series, but in a lot of ways it is just the beginning. This week we will consider everything we have talked about over the course of the series as we take the step of making a financial commitment to the church. What can feel like a ri...  Read More

Last week, I celebrated some of the exciting new ministries that are taking off at The Gathering. This week, I want to share 4 opportunities for you to get involved and grow in your faith this season: 1. A new round of wellness groups is beginning next week. I want to highlight one that is important to me. One of the new groups is Peace with Finances. This group is focused on how to take control o...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Much Given. Much Expected. – Part 4Written by Denee Bowers and Melissa RossWelcomeA key focus for our conversation this week is this question: What makes a gift generous? You can probably remember a really great gift that you have received. Or a time when you were eagerly anticipating a special present, but felt disappointed when you opened the surprise. In the scripture passage ...  Read More

It is easy for me to get so busy with what I have coming up, that I don’t spend time celebrating what is happening around me. This past week is one worth celebrating here at The Gathering. Last Sunday afternoon, The Gathering West County had its first preview worship service ever. The anticipation for something brand new is high, and when I arrived, it was amazing to see so many people helping to ...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Much Given. Much Expected. – Part 3Written by Denee Bowers and Melissa RossWelcomeThe overarching story of the Bible is one of a generous God. God is not one to withhold or skimp on taking care of us. As we grow in our faith, that same generosity is meant to become a defining feature of our lives. We weren’t designed to keep everything we have for ourselves. Generosity is a path ...  Read More

Look! I’m doing a new thing;     now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it? -Isaiah 43.19 God’s nature is newness -- in our lives and in the church. And right now a lot of new things are happening at The Gathering, and I have three ways for you to be a part of it all. Sunday afternoon (Oct 19), The Gathering’s West County site will have its first preview worship service at 4pm at The Reverie in Ch...  Read More