On Sunday morning in Hebrews 11, we recently learned about the severe test that the Lord sent to Abraham by asking him to offer his son Isaac. The testing of faith is a......
The last few months in these monthly articles we have been looking at the new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church. The statement reads as following:...
As we turn the calendar from November to December, that wonderful time of year is upon us. As we decorate our homes, play Christmas music, and wrap gifts. What a wonderful......
As mentioned last month, we as a leadership have crafted a new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church......
If you were to go out on the street and ask people about some hot-topic issue in society right now you would have no trouble eliciting opinions. People readily give their opinions about any number of topics under the sun. But if you were to ask a follow-up question of how they came to that opinion, I imagine most if not all would have a very difficult time explaining their...
Keep ReadingOn Sunday morning in Hebrews 11, we recently learned about the severe test that the Lord sent to Abraham by asking him to offer his son Isaac. The testing of faith is a......
Keep ReadingAs you read this article hopefully you are well into the Christmas Season with decorations, presents, and songs. This truly is a wonderful time......
Keep Reading"Blessed are those whose strength is in you,in whose heart are the highways to Zion.As they go through the Valley of Baca,they make it a place of springs;the early rain also covers it with pools.They go from strength to strength;each one appears before God in Zion."Psalm 84:5-7 "Strength to Strength" is a weekly devotional series designed to encourage you in your spirit...
Keep Reading"Blessed are those whose strength is in you,in whose heart are the highways to Zion.As they go through the Valley of Baca,they make it a place of springs;the early rain also covers it with pools.They go from strength to strength;each one appears before God in Zion."Psalm 84:5-7 We are continuing the weekly "Strength to Strength" series this summer with a new topic cal...
Keep ReadingAs we adjust to life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Church Leadership at Smyrna Presbyterian has decided to reopen for in-person worship on Sunday, May 17. God has blessed us immeasurably even in this season of great challenge and trial. By God's grace things will continue to get better and we as His people will continue to grow in trusting Him for provision, protection, and...
Keep ReadingThe last several days have brought unprecedented change to us personally and as a nation. It seems that each day brings a new wrinkle to the freedom and lifestyle that we are accustomed to living. But I trust that all your daily physical and spiritual needs are being met and that you continue to look to the Lord to find strength in this time of change. The pastors, sessio...
Keep ReadingAfter conferring with the elders, the pastoral staff has made the decision to cancel all activities for the time being EXCEPT for Sunday morning worship (11:00 AM).This will be the practice until otherwise notified. We believe this takes serious the consideration of our governing officials to limit exposure, but still maintains our priority of "not forsaking our assemblin...
Keep ReadingOnce again it is that time of year! Hard to believe that another year has passed, and we are once again celebrating the Christmas season.......
Keep ReadingThe last few months in these monthly articles we have been looking at the new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church. The statement reads as following:...
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