Waiting with Mary

Waiting with Mary

From the Pastor Waiting with Mary by Chris George, Senior Pastor Advent is the season of waiting. Nobody likes waiting alone. This is why we like to have a family member or a friend beside us in the waiting room before our surgery. This is why the ministers at Smoke...
Called to Serve

Called to Serve

A new year of ministry grounded in compassion, humility, and faithful presence. by Mike Holt, Deacon Chair Elect We will soon be entering a new deacon service year at Smoke Rise. We are deeply grateful to Dorothy Swindle, who has led with grace and wisdom as our Chair...
The Gifts of Christmas

The Gifts of Christmas

End-of-Year Stewardship Campaign November 16 – December 31Goal: $600,000 Ways to Give MailGive the traditional way by check or cash each week through the mail or in the offering plate. TextGive through text, by texting “givesrbc” to 73256 followed by...
Get to Know Betty Bedsole

Get to Know Betty Bedsole

For the love of God is broader than the measure of our mind;And the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind. The above lyrics are from the hymn, There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy, one of Betty Bedsole’s favorite hymns. Her love for God and trust in God’s ...
Get to Know Dave and Shirley Riggs

Get to Know Dave and Shirley Riggs

Dave and Shirley Riggs Smoke Rise Members since 2010 When you enter the home of Dave and Shirley Riggs, the first thing you notice is an old Edison cylinder phonograph atop a stereo system. However, the showpiece of Dave’s collection is found in the next room: a...
Blessed to Go

Blessed to Go

Serving in GAP by Carol Ann Fulgham, Trip Leader One Kentucky lady at GAP said, “I finally got peace with myself by the forgiveness of others.” Kayla was just one of dozens of people we ministered to, loved, prayed with, cut their hair, fed and who blessed our lives....

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