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Why go to Church

Posted on August 20, 2023

Thought for a Sunday People-watching statisticians are telling us that more people are choosing to do other things on Sunday morning besides go to church. There are lots of choices from a…

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Experience the Good Things of God’s House for Yourself

Posted on January 21, 2018

If you are one of those who tries to get by without actually attending church much, I urge you to reconsider!  Often I’ve said, “It is a blessing to be able to…

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Websites are now the church’s foyer

Posted on May 27, 2013

I’ve been saying for many years that a church’s website has now become it’s primary way to get information to prospective attenders.   Here’s an article by a blogger on Christian Post agreeing…

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What should you look for in a good church?

Posted on May 5, 2012

During our 50th celebration we received many compliments as a church family.  Some were for relatively unimportant things.  Others for very significant factors.  The highest compliment we received, I believe, was from one person…

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Why should we attend church?

Posted on May 2, 2012

Here’s a very thoughtful article on the subject that is well worth thinking about.   It’s so easy to get out of the habit that we need reminding from time to time why…

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Why going to church is important to you and your children

Posted on March 30, 2012

Often people ask me if they can be a Christian and not go to church.   I think it would be like trying to be a gourmet cook without frequenting the produce department…

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Not 500, but many good results

Posted on December 28, 2011

Setting a goal encouraged us to invite others Some of you have asked me already, “Did we make 500?”   I almost don’t want to answer the question because I am so excited…

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Alliance Bank Stadium and Community Wesleyan Church

Posted on October 7, 2010

It’s October and the Major League Baseball play-offs are beginning already.   It reminds me that I was happy to attend the last home game for the Chiefs this summer.   By now, I’ve…

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Kelvin Jones recently retired as pastor at Copper Hill United Methodist Church. He is married to JoAnne DeSerio Jones. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. He served as a pastor for 44 years. His hobbies are blogging, gardening and walking.

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