The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Shelter from the Storm

Shelter from the Storm

Shelter from the Storm is our support group for women who have been sexually abused. Our goal is to provide a safe place for survivors to pursue hope and healing in Christ. We invite you to find comfort and friendship among women who understand your struggle.

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He is Good

Psalm 118:28-29: Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good; His love endures forever

As September begins, and fall activities resume in new ways, let us remember our God’s goodness and how His mercies are new each day.

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Modern Day Expectations of Christians: Part 1

Parenting Pathway

Parenting Pathway Podcast with Pastor Dave Carl invites regular guest Student Ministry Pastor, Nathan Kocurek to a conversation with two friends Julie MacManus and Sarah McFarland. We will dig into a discussion that examines what young adults believe about Christianity and following Christ. Sarah, a millennial, helps us understand that this generation looks at God and Church with distrust because this generation came of age in a time when institutions and leaders are perceived to have failed them. She also explains how millennials are fearful of offending people and not being accepted.

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Royal Priesthood

In God’s Word, Peter tells us that each believer is a member of a royal priesthood, sent to visibly represent God and demonstrate Him to all people. God is pleased when His beloved children imitate Him! Follow along with Pastor Roy Williamson, associate pastor of care ministries, as he walks us through scripture and tells us how we can imitate God’s actions to “Be the Church”.

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Hearts Set on Pilgrimage

Are we taking our strength from the past, or are we searching for strength from the Lord? Come alongside Barbara Deatherage, Elementary Ministry Leader, as she teaches us precious lessons to set our hearts on a pilgrimage to discover the Lord’s strength as we face the future. We must learn to relinquish to God what is lost, in light of what we are gaining, and set our hearts on a personalized pilgrimage to follow the Lord.

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