TESTIMONIAL FROM A 2023 COACH HOUSE RESIDENT Being human, we are full of emotions, desires, needs, and fears. We want to feel accepted and loved. One of life’s greatest desires is to know that we are known, chosen, and enough. Life takes us through many …
Each Christmas season, the radical generosity of the Schweitzer congregation serves as a shining light to our community. This generosity makes it easier to live out our mission of being a community-focused church. In recent years, Schweitzer has partnered with Pittman Elementary to provide Christmas …
When we think of Christmas, what comes to mind? There are many answers, but one in particular rings in the hearts of many . . . MUSIC!!! The feelings and memories of Christmas cannot be imagined without the music that accompanies the season. Over and …
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18. The longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice, occurs on Thursday, December 21, just days before Christmas. This time of year provides the Church a unique opportunity to …
Christmas is such a busy season. Ironic, isn’t it? Sometimes we push God aside to get it all done. The songwriter, Matt Maher, must have had an “aha” moment when he posed an intriguing question, “Is there room in your heart for God to write …
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 …
Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. The Lord has spoken! – Isaiah 40:5 When I was a young teen I was introduced to O. Henry’s short story, “The Gift of the Magi.”The story centers around …
How would the following explanation be accepted at your gift opening? “Oops, I forgot a gift for you.” No need to answer! Preparation obviously is key for a joyful Christmas. At Schweitzer, the team is busy praying, rehearsing, creating, writing, studying, and organizing. At home …
In Isaiah 40:3 we read: “A voice of one who cries: Prepare in the wilderness the way of the Lord ; make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God!” (AMP) I love the Amplified version for this verse because we are …
Sloppy agapē (sacrificial love) characterizes incidents when in the name of love, and hoping to keep the peace, we refuse to address seemingly impenetrable issues, bad choices, and/or volitional sins. But any peace we may experience in such circumstances is artificial and never lasts. Some …
Many months ago, I had a rather unexpected conversation with my father. We were on the way to work at a festival, whereupon arrival we’d sell handcrafted sodas – or so we thought. The back and forth had covered many topics, but as we pulled …
Sunday, December 18, at 9 and 10:30 am, the Schweitzer Choir, along with several guest instrumentalists, will share the story of Christmas through song and narration (aka, a cantata). Cheryll Moll, Director of the Schweitzer Choir (and Traditional Worship) who began preparing and selecting music …
Life transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, it is a journey of moments that are both challenging and beautiful. This year, Schweitzer has had an opportunity to witness incredible transformation in the lives of people engaged with the ministries of Flourish. This not-for-profit ministry that launched …
Before Jesus, there was John the Baptist. He had a very strange ministry out in the country calling people to repentance and baptism. People said all kinds of strange things about him: he ate locusts and wild honey and wore clothes made of camel hair. …