On Sunday, July 28 at 5 p.m., we will host our 3rd annual River Baptisms at the Finley River in Ozark. This is one of our favorite times of the year as we celebrate people getting baptized and enjoy a fun evening together with a …
Schweitzer Kids Spotlight: Sydney Pillman
Sydney began attending Schweitzer as a teenager, and like many in their teen years, she admits that following God was not always “top of mind.” Yet, no matter where she went, her roots of faith drew her back. “I got to a point in my …
Share Some Sunshine
A little extra sunshine in life can make a difference. We feel this in the summer especially. At times, we even wish for a cool breeze to counterbalance the sweltering heat, but few will complain about the extra daylight to enjoy life outdoors, host get-togethers, …
Embracing More Than Happiness
During the fall of 2023, 12 expectant mothers participated in Schweitzer’s first Embrace Grace group. The journey with this group of single, pregnant ladies was truly beautiful. Carolyn Larsen, a volunteer leader with Embrace Grace shared, “Through a message of love, we helped the women …
A Perspective on Saturday
Mark 8:31-33, 9:30-32 We gather together as friends and family. It is a quiet day as we feel the weight of grief. There are moments of silence. It is hard to know what to say. Some of our closest friends are missing; they scattered, trying …
A Perspective on Palm Sunday
Everyone knew about our two donkeys. In fact, they had become a village joke. No matter how hard my father tried to train either animal, neither the mother nor her young colt lovingly named “Sarar” wouldn’t cooperate. We couldn’t get them to work and Sarar …
Change the World with $1.85
What’s your first response when you see someone on the side of the road holding a sign with the words, “Anything Helps”? Do you roll down the window and share some change, pass along a care package, or offer a bottle of water? Most likely, …
Happy New Year
There is something refreshing and reflective as one year ends and a new one begins. Perhaps as you wrap up 2023 and launch into 2024 you are celebrating some goals achieved, or realigning expectations and setting new ones. I am doing a bit of both. …
Getting to Know the Schweitzer Kids Team
Each week our Schweitzer Kids team spends time getting to know kids and families at our church and community. We have two leaders who help guide this ministry. Stiffany Taylor leads as the Director of Kids Ministry, K-6th, and Taylor Zen as the Director of …
Celebrate the Season
From the Ladies’ Tea Party to small group gatherings to a special Christmas lunch for Second Season, the month of December at Schweitzer has much to offer. SATURDAY, DEC. 2, a packed room of over 160 ladies will gather for the “White Christmas” tea party …
A Story of Transformation
Refurbishing & the addition of a Mural for Hoffman Hall“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry …
Find Your People: A Path Out of Loneliness
In May of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” It turns out that even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, people were already experiencing high levels of loneliness. Add in a global pandemic, loss of a job …
Building Something Big! A Troll Adventure
This summer, I embarked on a unique opportunity! To build a giant troll with a team of people led by an artist from Denmark. Thomas Dambo is the mastermind behind the creative pieces that are made from recycled materials. To date, there are more than …
Summer Sermon Series: David
This summer at Schweitzer we are diving into the life of David. His story is one of victory and battle both physically, spiritually and emotionally. As we look at his life we find encouragement for the ups and downs of life and are reminded of …
Outdoors in the Ozarks
God’s creation is often on full display as we enter spring and summer. The Ozarks is filled with places to explore – including many hills, hollers, lakes, rivers, caves, and creeks. Growing up a country girl climbing trees in Christian County, I’ve long considered nature …
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