CoreGroup Guide | Three Weeks of Thanks - Part 1Written by Christopher Burford and Sherrill WallWelcomeHello friends! Welcome to the first week of a new sermon series titled “Three Weeks of Thanks.” In this series, we will take a deep dive into giving thanks during hectic times. Showing gratitude can be tricky when life gets in the way and thanking God and others in authentic ways may not even cro...  Read More

I want to thank everyone who participated in Much Given. Much Expected. by turning in a commitment card last Sunday. It was a powerful moment for me as I watched so many of you come forward to offer your commitment and pray for the future ministry of our church. I am deeply grateful. If you missed it, please fill out a card online or turn in a physical card Sunday in worship by dropping it in the ...  Read More

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