Christmas on Purpose by Zoro Mer, Connections Pastor at Granada Heights Christmas on Purpose is an annual event hosted by Granada Heights Friends Church. We put this even on because people are generally more open to church during the Christmas season.This year, Christmas on Purpose was held on December 9th and it exceeded all of […]
The Account of Mrs. Magi
The Account of Mrs. Magi by Kent Walkemeyer You know the Christmas story of the Magi. But do you know the story behind the story? The story of Mrs. Magi? You see, the events surrounding the Magi almost didn’t happen. One of the Magi almost didn’t get out of town. It happened like this. […]
Grace and Peace for Thanksgiving
Grace and Peace for Thanksgiving by Lori Anderson, Director of Local and Global Initiatives Grace and peace. It’s a common greeting found at the beginning of nearly every New Testament letter. It’s easy to skip over the greetings. In early 2013, I was certain God was directing me to seriously engage with the book of […]
Reflection
Reflection by Stan Leach, EFC Southwest Superintendent Almost twenty years ago, I was invited to accompany a medical mission team to southern Nepal. I wasn’t sure why they wanted me to go, until we arrived in Katmandu – these doctors needed someone to carry their stuff. Sisautiya, the area we served, is different than the […]
Better than Okay
Better than Okay by Stan Leach, EFC Southwest Superintendent Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” (Exodus 33:22) People ask me if I have a firm date for closing the door on this chapter of ministry. The answer is, “Yes. August 31, 2017.” The next question is almost always, “Well, what are you going […]