Stephen always dreamed he would one day be an evangelist just like his father. But when he was 12 years old, his life took an unexpected turn. After his parents divorced, Stephen became angry at God and spent the next 10 years of his life running from his call. Nine years ago God found Stephen homeless, standing on a street corner and he made the decision to give God a … [Read more...]
How To Find The Strength To Be Brave
I love stories about people who are brave. The story of Desmond Doss comes to mind, an army medic in World War II, Doss risked his life over and over again to save wounded soldiers from certain death. I also think of the story of Ernest Shackleton who sailed a small life boat across a stormy antarctic sea in order to save his shipmates who were stranded in ice. Of course there … [Read more...]
We Haul Boxes and Dorm Stuff for UCA Students!
On Academy registration day August 21, we will be helping students move into their dorm rooms. All able-bodied church members are encouraged to help haul student's belongings from their cars to their dorm rooms. The students and the parents really appreciate the help. With so much to do on registration day it is a really big help to student's and their families when we all … [Read more...]
Prayer and Praise Sabbath
The summer is just about over and school will begin before we know it! Are you thankful for the way God has been leading in your life in the last few months? His goodness is something to share! And that's our focus this week at UCA Church. For our worship service you will be invited to share: What God has done for you this summer and... What challenges you face … [Read more...]
Find Out Who Is Ashamed to Say “No”
One of the most interesting parables Jesus spoke was the story of the begging neighbor. He told the story right after he taught the disciples how to pray, what we commonly call The Lord's Prayer. Jesus said, "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You say to him, ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have … [Read more...]