Coming Soon to Parrish Church of Christ.There you have it -- VBS 2010 -- Journey into Egypt. "Alabama Scott" (a cousin of Indiana Jones) was present Thursday night to make the announcement. "Bama," as he is called, promised to send a video as soon as the camera crew, directors, location finders, production team, and editors … Continue reading VBS 2010
Author: Scott McCown
Our Fifth Marvelous Hero!
What a great VBS. Attendance was good all week. Thanks to all who had a part in VBS! Without our teachers, cooks, registrars, helpers, decorators, counters, and on and on and on and on, VBS could not happen! THANK YOU!Our last hero is the apostle Paul. We called Paul a weak hero. Paul writes of … Continue reading Our Fifth Marvelous Hero!
Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
166 at VBS last night! We have had four great nights of VBS and I am looking forward to tonight as we wrap up VBS 2009 and announce our theme for VBS 2010. Now on to today's hero . . .Esther. Esther was a young Hebrew girl raised by her cousin in exile. Eventually, Artaxerxes, … Continue reading Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
Third Marvelous Hero – Gideon
163 people attended VBS last night. This is our biggest VBS crowd this year. We are trying to break 175 tonight -- come and join us.This morning I am thrilled to report that at the battle for the fertile valley, Gideon's army defeated the Midianites saving Israel from 7 years of oppression.For seven long years … Continue reading Third Marvelous Hero – Gideon
VBS Marvelous Hero 2
Night two of VBS is behind us, and what a great night it was. 153 children, teens, and adults attended last night's classes. Thanks again to all who help make this week great.Today's featured story is about a young boy who acted heroically. His name is David and he brought down a literal giant of … Continue reading VBS Marvelous Hero 2
VBS Is Off to a Great Start.
150 children and adults attended VBS last night. Last night the Adult class, teen class, along with Cradle Role, the 2-3 year old class, and one other class studied about the Hero Joshua and the challenge he faced at Jericho Wall. In the picture, the 5th and 6th grade students stay in the "safety" of … Continue reading VBS Is Off to a Great Start.
Guest Blogger asks a serious question
Today's blog is an inquiry from my older brother, Doug McCown, who serves as an elder in the congregation were he attends. I'll add my answer and his to below the question and let you add yours as comments.Please think about your worship to God...what things distract you? Discuss what you do to put these … Continue reading Guest Blogger asks a serious question
Vacation Bible School
Consider this your invitation to Vacation Bible School at Parrish Church of Christ. Our VBS begins Sunday, June 21 and runs through Thursday, June 25 from 6:30 - 8:00 each evening. This year our over-all theme is MARVELous Heroes. Using this theme we will study events from the lives of five Biblical Heroes. Here is … Continue reading Vacation Bible School
Top Ten Verses About Fatherhood
From the home office in Oakman, Alabama we have a top ten list of Bible verses concerning fathers, and a comment or two as to how we can learn from them . . .10. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. (Pro 17:6) I know grown children … Continue reading Top Ten Verses About Fatherhood
Top Ten Times to Pray
Last night for our second lesson in our Summer Series on Building Together with God, Bro. James Wyers from the Winfield congregation spoke to us about how Prayer plays a part in our building with God. During his message he ran through a list of "when to pray" his list had 12 appropriate "whens." I … Continue reading Top Ten Times to Pray
Driving Thought 