“It’s all about the relationships.” I heard this over and over again from Restoration’s West Virginia trip veterans as I prepared last spring for my first church mission trip. Last July 4th weekend marked the fourth year Restoration has sent a team to partner with Appalachia Community Care, an organization committed to supporting the small […]
May 25, 2014 – Clay Morrison [display_podcast] 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 / Psalm 16 / John 15:1-8 Listen to Sunday’s songs here.
Hey folks, As I said in a blogpost a couple of weeks ago, Restoration is taking our annual trip to Philippi, West Virginia this summer from July 2-6. And just to remind you, the last day to register for the trip is this Sunday, April 27th. You can register here, and also sign up for […]
April 17, 2014 – Clay Morrison [display_podcast] Exodus 12:1-14 / Psalm 116:1-9, 16-19 / John 13:1-15
Hey folks, We’re getting ready to take our 6th annual trip to Philippi, WV. This experience is a significant part of the DNA of our church, as members have been going since before Restoration officially started! I got to go for the first time last year, and I had a fantastic time. On Sunday we […]
March 16, 2014 – Clay Morrison [display_podcast] Matthew 23:37-29 / Psalm 98 / Isaiah 49:1-18 Listen to Sunday’s songs here.
Hey Restoration, Nearly a quarter of residents of the D.C. metro area were born in other countries. These neighbors of ours have fascinating stories, talents and abilities, and valuable perspectives to offer us. Many of these folks also have great needs, like friends, community, resources, legal aid, and a knowledge of the Gospel. God has […]
February 16, 2014 – Clay Morrison Sermon did not record. John 2:13-22 / Psalm 122 / Revelation 21:9-27 Listen to Sunday’s songs here.
Last trimester Rachel and I led a small group called Welcoming the Stranger that focused on connecting with immigrants in this area. We talked about making practical life choices that allow this to happen, from budgeting a little extra time to chat with the person behind the counter at the convenient store, to teaching ESOL, […]
I’ve been doing some reading recently on communication, especially about communication from a theological perspective. One theme that I’ve seen again and again is the creative ways that God reveals himself. In the Scriptures and elsewhere, we see that God goes out of his way to communicate who he is and what he desires for […]
