Posts by Linda Wilkins
Vermont Update 6: Exploring, Syrup, & Packing
Today, we had the opportunity to explore Vermont! To start the day off, we went to two local coffee shops. Then the group went to Sugar and Spice (a unique Vermont restaurant) for breakfast and a fun fellowship with the local pastor and some members from the church and yummy breakfast. We also got souvenirs…
Read MoreVermont Update 5: Church Planting & Easter Invites
Wednesday, we went to Mission City’s Middlebury campus. This church launched six weeks ago and meets in the town hall theater. Today, we served the community by and deep cleaning as much as we could and cleaned the bathrooms as a way to thank the theater for allowing the church to meet there. We also…
Read MoreVermont Update 4: History, Pizza, and Fellowship
We woke up bright and early to drive to Bennington, where we had the opportunity to serve the community with free coffee — such a fun and meaningful way to start the day! After that, we visited the First Church and the monument, taking in some of the local history. Next, we enjoyed some delicious…
Read MoreVermont Update 3: Pregnancy Resource Center
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1, ESV Today, we traveled to a pregnancy resource center that our partner church serves. We cleaned up their attic/storage area to prepare for licensing, did some yard work, made flower arrangements, and packed bags for their…
Read MoreVermont Update 2: Mission City Church
Yesterday, we got to attend mission City Church at the Rutland campus for the second service. Pastor Todd spoke on Palms 119:89-96. One thing that we can pray for is that more people will attend the second service. Something very valuable that the pastor shared was how we can rest and find peace in God’s…
Read MoreVermont Update 1: Travel and Worship
Yesterday’s travel went smoothly! God gave Allen, one of our chaperones, an opportunity to share his faith with a man on the plane. We got supplies for the week and settled in at our hospitality house. Today, we are heading to church to worship with our partner church and to serve after the service. Tonight,…
Read MoreThe Exchange: Unite Student Weekend
1-12-25 Service Updates
After consulting weather forecasts and discussing with church leaders, we have made changes to church activities for tomorrow, January 12, 2025. The church service will start at 11 a.m. We will offer K2Way, PACE, and Preschool during the service. No Connect Groups or activities will take place the rest of the day. With questions about…
Read MoreProposed Bylaw Change, Budget, and Nominations
On Nov. 10, we will have our Budget Q&A at 4 p.m. in Building E, Room 100. Ministry leaders will talk through their proposed 2025 budgets. In addition, we will introduce our Elder, Deacon, and Standing Teams Nominees. You can find more information about the nomination and voting process here. Lastly, Pastor Landon will propose…
Read MoreHurricane Helene Relief
Dear Faith Family, I hope you are well and smog-free at this point! In response to the damage caused by Helene, we will be packing a trailer full of supplies to take to a sister church and their community. You can drop these supplies off at our C Building (across from the cemetery) anytime on…
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