We Are FA-MI-LY!
We Are FA-MI-LY McFarlin’s Bonus Years ministry is a beloved staple for many people. At each monthly luncheon, those who attend get to check in with friends, share a meal, sing hymns, celebrate monthly birthdays and anniversaries, and learn from members and leaders of the community. On monthly trips, they pile into church vans together […]
Good News at McFarlin
Good News: Reflecting on the Goodness of God at McFarlin from Pastor Rockford, Pastor Wendi and Pastor Trey Easter was a captivating celebration of the Good News of saving faith, hope, and love made known in the gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. Good news of course translates the word “gospel” and McFarlin was […]
VBS 2023
VBS 2023 // June 19-22 // 6:30-8:30pm Participant Registration Volunteer Registration *VBS is open to 3-year-olds (must be potty-trained) through children who have completed 5th grade. At Stellar, kids discover how they can shine Jesus’ love and hope in everyday life! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games and experience one-of-a-kind […]
New People, New Plan, New Potential
New People, New Plan, New Potential As we enter an exciting year for children, youth and families at McFarlin, we want to celebrate the ways that our young people have been flourishing and what’s in store for 2023. Children & Family Ministries has been blessed with the hiring of Katie Lanier as Director and Zach […]
Encountering God in the Fun of VBS
Encountering God in the Fun of VBS Vacation. Break. Fun. Extra Time. Those buzzwords remind us that summer brings an interruption from the normal routine, especially for those whose lives revolve around the school schedule. For Caryn Short, it offers her more time to seek God’s presence and spend more of her time worshipping, growing […]
Sisters in Discipleship
Summer Snapshot: Sisters in Discipleship The McFarlin chapter of United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) has always made their small groups a core part of their ministry here. This summer we sat down with Circle Five to ask them a few questions about why they prioritize this weekly gathering of fellowship, prayer and […]
Summer Snapshot: Youth Choir Tour 2022
Summer Snapshot: Youth Choir Tour 2022 This summer, after waiting three years to take an annual choir tour, 34 McFarlin choir members traveled to Florida and shared God’s love to others through song and worship. Below, Christina Miller, her two kids Rose and Isaac, and Lindsay Hawkins share how their experience on this trip has […]
Sundays Are Sacred
Sundays Are Sacred It’s summer 2020 and longtime McFarlin members Polly Christian and her son Michael have just sat down for worship with coffee on one side, Bible on the other, and a computer screen in front of them. Pastor Rockford, Pastor Wendi, Dr. Z and others lead worship from the Sanctuary as Polly and […]
Love is a Verb
LOVE is a VERB “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” – Jesus, in Matthew 7:12 It’s a simple notion we teach our children at a young age and what it’s really saying is that our actions speak volumes when it comes to reflecting the love of Jesus to others. Jesus […]
Friendship in the Midst of Grief
Friendship in the Midst of Grief Have you ever had a moment in your life where you took a step back and marveled at the way God brought someone into your life at the exact moment you needed them the most? Maryann had one such moment two years ago when one of McFarlin’s Congregational Care […]