Earlier this year, Mitch had a sermon series entitled, Who’s your 1?  That series really resonated with me.  I continue to work on encouraging my one.  I hope you are to. During a recent Bible study, I came across the following quote from the commentator: “Jesus was never interested in big crowds. He spent most of his time with a small number of people and gave most of his attention to one person ...  Read More

Hello Family!It is with great joy that I see the expansion of this family, and increased activity in our established ministries and in new and exciting programs. How wonderful to have additional opportunities to meet together, encourage one another, and to reach out and spread the love of Christ.When I was a small boy, I would talk to everyone in the congregation. (I know this shocks many of you!)...  Read More

Dear Friend, The Western Heights elders have begun writing to the church each month in an effort to improve communications and strengthen fellowship. This month’s letter is an update on some of the pledges that the shepherds made to the church in January. We pledged to keep you informed about the church’s finances and about the weekly contribution in particular.  We are pleased to report that the ...  Read More

We live in a world inundated with all kinds of news.  Murders, child abductions, battles over sex education in the classrooms of our elementary children, wars in Europe and the middle east, our country’s young men and women killed while serving in our military, racial conflict and the list goes on.  There was a day not too long ago when there was no news.  One evening in 1930, the BBC News reporte...  Read More