Announcements – January 4th

Shayla Hudson   -   January 3, 2026

 

Start the year off right by participating in our 21-Day Sober Fast, January 5-25th. This fast is an act of surrender—choosing sobriety in every form and intentionally creating space for God to work in us. Where addiction, unhealthy habits, or misplaced dependencies have left cracks, God steps in as the Master Restorer. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold or silver, honoring the cracks as part of the object’s story rather than something to hide. Throughout Scripture, the testimonies of imperfect people have been the foundation of our faith—powerful reminders that God works through surrendered lives, not flawless ones. To join, sign up here today, and watch how God transforms you through your sacrifice.

 

Are you ready to level up in your finances this year?  Join us for The Money Summit on January 24th from 10:00AM to 12:30PM. We’re covering budgeting, debt elimination, credit building, investing and more. Interactive workshops will be led by our own Pastor D and Karla along with leaders from our Finance Ministry.  It’s a family-friendly experience with financial literacy workshops and activities for the kids as well. Registration is $10, and kids are free.  If you’re serious about your finances and your future, you don’t want to miss it. Sign up today!

 

Looking for a group of men to walk with you through the real issues of life? Our Men’s Bible Discussion meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, creating space for honest conversation around topics that matter most to men. This is a safe, supportive environment to grow in faith, learn together, and build meaningful relationships. If you’re looking for connection, accountability, and spiritual growth, sign up today and be part of a dynamic men’s community.

 

Soul Rise Sessions are back!  If you enjoyed the morning calls during the fast, or if you’re simply looking to start your day with your mind and heart focused on Christ, this is for you. Soul Rise Sessions are 30-minute morning prayer calls where we spend a few moments in a quick devotional and then pray together to start the day. It’s a powerful way to grow in your faith and connect with a community pursuing a deeper relationship with the Lord. If you’re seeking more intentional time with God and want to start your mornings centered in Him, we invite you to join us. **Soul Rise Sessions will resume 2/3/26, after our 21-Day Sober Fast!**

We’re circling back to our Brown Bag Food Pantry initiative. We’re still collecting donations to help stock our shelves—but we want to make sure we’re offering quality to those in need. As you bring your items in, please make sure they are new, unopened, and not expired. We had to toss a few donations in April because they weren’t usable, and we want to ensure that what we give is something we’d gladly receive ourselves. If you’d prefer to support financially, you can do that too! Just text the keyword Food Pantry followed by the dollar amount to 312-313-1800. Let’s continue to be a blessing to our community.