Christmas Memories

Marty and Suzanne Price by Pastor Marty Price One of my favorite Christmas memories from my childhood is that it always involved a journey. We would pack up and head to Kingstree, SC to see my Mom’s family, then to Kannapolis, NC to see Dad’s.  It always felt like going home. Most of the time […]

A Full Heart

By Marty Price Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble. (Psalm 107:1-2) This space in the newsletter allows me to share different things that the Lord places on my heart.  Sometimes I seek […]

What makes a church attractive?

By Pastor Marty Price What makes a church attractive?  Our current sermon series, “A Compelling Congregation,” has prompted several questions that we need to explore and understand.  Should a church be attractive to its community? Should we approach our planning as an “attractional” church – meaning should we, as we increasingly get to know the […]

Transitioning back to the West End

By Pastor Marty Price Last week I was talking with a good friend who is going through a time of transition in his life. As he shared his testimony and how God is working in his life, I loved the way he described the changes God is bringing about. He called it his “reboot,” which […]