This Worship Life

Peru Day 3 – 4
Day three was very exciting at both the VBS sites. The children who have been attending have really worked their way into our hearts and our youth have built some great relationships with them. This day of VBS was devoted to continuing the story of creation, our sin and God’s gift. [...]

Our night’s sleep was great – it is VERY quiet in our rooms except for the chatter of the girls next door. Once we got over the fact that there was almost no background noise – air conditioning, appliances and traffic – we slept pretty soundly. Breakfast was at 7 am – we had eggs, [...]

Our first ‘Day’ on the Peru Mission trip started early Wednesday morning, July 21 at 2:30 am when the alarm clock went off. The Jenkins family rallied and made it to FBC OC in time for loading and a 3:30 am departure. Traveling in large groups always takes a bit more time, but we made [...]

Sweet By and By is one of the songs featured in a medley for our choir anthem in the number three  spot in our February Favorites. This tune was composed by Joseph P. Webster (1819-1875) while the words were penned by Sanford F Bennett (1836-1898). These gentlemen lived and worked in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Webster was [...]

Our church voted Revelation Song as one of their top four favorite anthems from 2009. We’re worshiping with this song on February 7. If you’re in Starkville, come join us at 10:55!
The Story Behind “Revelation Song”
By Jennie Riddle
I gave my life to Jesus back in 1988. There was a new song out at the time [...]

The youth are working in five different Backyard Bible School sites this week, teaching Bible stories, helping children in crafts, serving them lunches and of course, playing with the kids. There might be five to over thirty children at a site, and the kids come at different times. Our youth are excellent leaders! They are [...]