Living and Dying
One of my favorite moments of each day is the quiet moment I share with my sons well after they have gone to sleep. In the quiet of night I slip into each of their rooms to make sure they are covered up and warm before I go to bed. Often I stop and think… “holy cow, I have two boys!” Most of the time I whisper prayers on their behalf praying for things like strength to stand against temptations I know they will face. I will pray... [Read More...]
A Boys Imagination
Finding the treasure! I think fathering boys was everything God built me for…I am not always the best daddy of boys, but I am a work in progress. Some of the things I love about my boys are the moments of adrenaline, the sense of urgency, the need for adventure, and the list goes on. I have tried to feed many of those needs in my little men. One of the ways I have been working with Brady is through story. I have concocted an 8 day story this... [Read More...]
Need Your Courageous Words
This will be an exciting week, but I need your courage to help pull it off. As we discuss Speaking Up for Jesus I want to show people real life examples of what I am talking about. Sound like fun? Want to give it a shot? Here is what I need: Wanted: 3 people to share their story of how God changed their lives. In 2-3 minutes talk about the following things: How or when did you become aware of your need for Jesus?Specifically, how does God make... [Read More...]
Missions Night: February 15th
In an effort to inform and ready our church for missions involvement in Anna and throughout the globe, our own Dr. Chuck Vance, will be hosting a special missions awareness night on February 15th at 7:00PM. The evening will highlight the many ways we are reaching our community, our nation, and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will look at missions in Honduras, China, Africa, Louisiana, and right here in Anna, Texas. We will be doing anything... [Read More...]
Get In, Hang On, & Do Your Part!
Each week is a joy. Every week is a challenge. As is with most great adventures there are valleys for every peak, distractions at every place of focus, and discouragement before success. While working on the Colorado River I noticed something unique about the best of white water rafting guides: they never let their guests “feel” what they knew to be most true. They had a way of reminding people that they were about to embark on the best part... [Read More...]
2 Services 1 Church
We are excited to announce that we will be offering two services beginning January 31. The Children’s Ministry is fully staffed and ready to go. Here is what our new schedule will look like starting January 31. 9:00 AM First Service 10:30AM Second Service Both services will be identical and offer the same content and style. This new format will allow us the opportunity to try some other new things as well, like a 10:30AM Bible Study w/ Dr.... [Read More...]
Being Moved to Generousity!
Each Christmas we have unique chances to share the love of Christ in practical ways…ways that will make a major difference in the lives of those who receive our gifts. This year is no different. There are 3 ways that you can help others this Christmas through Pin Oaks and make an eternal difference in the lives of those you help. First, with over 50 angels left at Texas Star Bank you and your family can go pick up an angel from the tree. Go... [Read More...]
Christmas Eve at 6:30pm
Celebrate the wonder of Christmas. Join us in gathered worship at the Collin County Adventure Camp as we celebrate the wonder of Christmas in Jesus Christ. The evening will be the perfect way to capture the heart of what Christmas is all about with your family and friends. The service will begin at 6:30 PM and last approximately one hour and will include many new and familiar elements. Invite a friend to join us as we worship this Christmas…they... [Read More...]
Second Location!!!
Yes it is true. For a long time we knew this day would come. The last few months have seen our church reaching more and more people and the most disappointing thing I have heard from those who visit is, “It is just so packed, I don’t think I can come back.” Well, they were right. It’s hard to admit. Either we change or we will always be what we are today. What we are is great but what we need to be is a perpetual offering of... [Read More...]
Enlarge Our Hearts
Every Christmas we are surrounded by anything and everything to steal our attention away from what we should be celebrating. The mad rush to find the right gift, the desperate dash to transfer money to cover credit card balances, the disappointment of family fights, and even the horror of our favorite coffee place NOT serving eggnog. We tend to get lost in the trivial and miss the significance of a birth. A baby. Lying in a manger and surrounded by... [Read More...]
