Tag Archives: fellowship

Not Returning to Church After COVID-19?

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I have had at least three conversations in the past two weeks with individuals who have told me that when their church goes back to regular in-person worship services, they will not. All three of these people were from different congregations representing Southern Baptist, Pentecostal, and Nondenominational but all three cited a similar reason as to why they are not planning on returning their church. All three agreed that they are happy watching their pastor’s … Continue reading →

Chapel vs Fellowship

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I had a conversation with my family recently about the name change history of our church fellowship. Steph said, I never heard of churches changing their names until I was involved with ours. I responded, You haven’t been part of non-traditional church until ours. Payton walked into the room and when she figured out what we were talking about she said, don’t change the name CrossHope Chapel because it sounds like a wedding venue. Steph … Continue reading →

After Thoughts

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Last Saturday evening’s CrossHope Chapel’s Christmas Party was such a blessing! I have to admit that my knee was starting to really ache and just before everyone arrived I was beginning to feel like I would rather curl up in the corner with a pain pill and a nap. Of course, I am glad I didn’t and I am glad we were able to gather and enjoy fellowship together. It still amazes me that we … Continue reading →

Steadfastness

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A few weeks ago at CrossHope Chapel we were challenged by Steph to pick a word that has meaning for us as we go into a new year. I picked the word “steadfastness” and gave an emotional attempt to share with you the meaning for me. That same day, CrossHope Chapel launched into its seventh year of gathering as a fellowship for the glory of God and growing in grace together. Not particularly a long … Continue reading →