Facility, Gospel, restoration 0
I set off the alarm at church a couple weeks ago. It was awful. I unlocked the door, ready to punch in the code, which I did. But, it was the wrong code. The blinking red light indicated as much. And, so, I punched the wrong code in again. And again. Beads of sweat formed […]
Generosity, Outreach, restoration 1
A post from Jesse Blaine: Recently, a friend of mine sent over a link for me to watch a YouTube video titled “Stella’s Voice”. Based on what he heard about our church’s involvement in a far off land called Moldova, he thought that his video was worth the watch. He was right. The short set […]
Life Together, Outreach, restoration 2
From Bananas to Jesus a post from Louise Brooks I am so grateful that I have friends and family who like bananas. Really. Like. Bananas. This week I needed to have some ready to eat the day I bought them and others for later in the week. So, at the grocery store on Wednesday, I […]
Beauty, Quiet Times, restoration, Thoughts 0
Post by Louise Brooks Outside my kitchen window, in a tree at the edge of my little Arlington backyard, there was a bird that sat on a branch. But this bird was so still that I thought it was simply a leaf shaped like a bird. I spent at least one full minute staring out […]
Gospel, Justice, Outreach, restoration 0
A post from Global Outreach Team leader Mary Ann Calhoun: I remember being pretty intimidated by the thought of going on a “mission trip.” I didn’t think I was a spiritual giant and was pretty sure I didn’t have a whole lot to offer. I loved the thought of adventure but was wondering things like […]
Getting Involved, Life Together, restoration 2
My Dear Restoration, Back in 2008, early in our life together, we gathered once a month to pray and ask what sort of church God might be calling us to plant in Arlington. Over an 8 month period, Restoration was born with a mission to connect people to God, to others, and to the needs […]
Leadership, Life Together, restoration 6
What do you do? I love this question. Especially when it is followed by– I see you on Sundays, but… what do you do? How do you spend your time? I really do love this question– and I love hearing about how you all spend your time. I’m always curious about what lawyers and bankers […]
Beauty, Outreach, restoration 0
Here’s something several Restoration members are working on that you’ll want to make space for in your calendar: Art/Music/Justice It’s a weekend event featuring concerts (Sara Groves & Jars of Clay), an art show, and a day full of thought-provoking speakers in interactive seminars. Come for all or part of it! Throughout the weekend, we’ll […]
Hope you are enjoying a different kind of weekend. As you watch and shovel snow, I invite you to take a few minutes to read some thoughts from Cindy D. Where is God bringing restoration for you? Cindy: I’ve been pondering what “restoration” means and I’m curious what it means to you. Right now I […]
Gospel, Life Together, restoration, Sunday Corporate Worship 6
We’re gathering this evening at 4:00 and at 7:00 to hear the great good news of God’s love for us, from the beginning all the way to that manger in Bethlehem. Come hear the story and join in singing some of the great Christmas carols! Whether you can recite Luke’s gospel right along with Linus […]
