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God's Word says in Lamentations 3:22-24: 22  The  Lord’s   loving kindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. 23  They  are new  every morning; Great is  Your faithfulness. 24  “The  Lord  is my  portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I  have hope in Him.” With all that is going on in our world today, these words bring an important message to us. No matter what, God is faithful in his compassion, mercy, and love! I hope you will enjoy this (very homemade) recording of the beloved hymn, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."  The words are listed below for you to reflect or sing along as you listen. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not As Thou has been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy ...

Greetings Church, Though we may be distant physically, we know that we are united together in Christ!  We invite you to visit these links below for your Sunday (or any day) sermon and worship. Call to Worship:  Great Is Thy Faithfulness Music for Prayer and Meditation: Please check out Westin’s beautiful rendition of How Can I Keep From Singing Sermon: “The Prophetic Work of Christ” CLICK HERE to read the scripture (Luke 4:16-30) CLICK HERE for the sermon Song of Reflection: Do It Again Prayer:  As we prepare for the start of a new week, we don't know what lies ahead, but we do know that God is in control. Here's a great prayer: Credit to the YouVersion Bible app for the prayer Be sure to check out these other recent blog posts as well: If the Mountains Won't Move, Let It Be by Katelyn Beebe Perseverance, Character, and Hope by Robert McKethan You can give your tithes and offerings on the church website

Thank you to my wonderful wife Katelyn for sharing this great song with us!  The song is called "If the Mountain Won't Move, Let It Be" and was written by Eric Nanz.  It serves as a great reminder that no matter what we face, God is still in control. "For the God of my tomorrow is the God of my today" If the mountain won't move, let it be, let it be If the storm clouds won't cease, let it be, let it be If the sun just won't shine, let it be, let it be For the God of my tomorrow is the God of my today For the God of my tomorrow is the God of my today If the oceans rage on,  let it be, let it be If the water's too strong,  let it be, let it be If the sun just won't shine,  let it be, let it be For the God of my tomorrow is the God of my today Yes the God of our tomorrow is the God of our today If the mountain won't move, let it be, let it be If the storm clouds won't cease, let it be, let it be If the sun just won...

Some great thoughts and reflections from Robert McKethan: This week, our Sunday school lesson is from Paul's letter to the Romans…focusing on Chapter 5 verses 1 through 11.    Verses 3-5 really caught my attention: 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  4 perseverance, character; and character, hope   5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.     Paul's discussion of tribulation was related to the persecution and trials of the early church.    In the 21st century, tribulation is defined as grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering. It is not necessary to detail the current world circumstances but by this definition, we are in a time of severe trial and suffering. I see evidence of this perseverance, character and hope among the Greenway family.    We c...

Hello Church! We are really happy to share with you a wonderful multi-track guitar recording that Westin made to the hymn "How Can I Keep From Singing."  Not only is it beautifully arranged and played, but I can't imagine better timing for the song's message. CLICK HERE to listen to the song. We've included the words to the song here so you can reflect on them, pray, or even sing along: My life flows on in endless song; Above earth's lamentation, I hear the sweet, though far-off hymn That hails a new creation Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing It finds an echo in my soul How can I keep from singing? What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth How can I keep from singing? I lift my eyes, the cloud grows thin I see the b...

Greetings Church! It's time for a Sunday (or any day) of worship, scripture, prayer, and reflection. Check out Pastor Darrell's last two sermons in his "Letters to the Seven Churches" Series: 6.  "To the Angel of the Church...In Philadelphia"       CLICK HERE to read the scripture ( Revelation 3:7-13 ESV)             CLICK HERE  for the sermon 7. " To the Angel of the Church...In Laodecia"       CLICK HERE to read the scripture ( Revelation 3:14-22 ESV)       CLICK HERE  for the sermon Want some Sunday morning worship music? Check out the links below! You Never Let Go See A Victory Hymn Playlist You'll Never Walk Alone Finally, check out this wonderful Prayer for a Pandemic , and remember to thank God for what He has blessed you with, even during these challenging times. Remember, church is not the building.  WE ARE THE CHURCH!  I hope and pra...

Hello, Greenway family!  We are enjoying social distancing today with drive thru Chick-Fil-A at a remote picnic table at Price Park. Thankful that God has sent beautiful sunshine, fresh mountain air, and more family time to us during this season. After lunch, we took pictures of details in His creation that we found amazing! What things have you taken notice of? “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small. All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all!” Blessings, Max, Christy, Leah and Julia

From Robert McKethan: This past Thursday, I had the privilege to work at the Greenway Food Pantry.  Because of the COVID-19 precautions we distributed boxes of food to the clients in their cars.  In one of the cars was an older lady sitting in the back seat. It was clear to me that this lady was of very limited means.  When getting her box, she asked if she could have a birthday cake. I did find brightly decorated cake for her.  This lady was extremely appreciative and told me that she was 81 years old.  She gave credit to our Lord for her longevity.  I took particular note of her next statement. In that statement she said, "the Lord knows me!" I want the readers of this blog to know that this lady of limited means was a great witness to me. Her statement has a message for me and you.  This lady of limited means was focused on her Lord rather than her circumstances.  In the midst of th...

Greetings Everyone! Pastor Darrell will soon be sharing the next sermon in his series "Letters to the Seven Churches."  This sermon will be from Revelation 3:7-13 and is the letter to the church in Philadelphia. CLICK HERE to read the scripture ahead of time. In the letter, God instructs the church in Philadelphia through John to "hold fast to what you have."  He commends them for "patiently enduring, keeping God's Word." As we know, scripture tells us there will be hard times.  But we have to  patiently endure  and remain in God's Word .   Even (and especially) when times are tough! I wanted to share a song that we introduced a few weeks ago from Elevation Worship called "See A Victory." The words are simple, but the message is one of encouragement: The weapon may be formed but it won’t prosper When the darkness falls it won’t prevail Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph My God will never fail I’m gonna see a ...

Hello Everyone - One of the things I enjoy most as your Worship Director is the opportunity to play for you.  I am always humbled when I hear folks say that they are able to worship, reflect, and connect with God through the music.  I know that for many, music can be one of the best ways to experience God and to worship Him. I am sharing below a few recordings that I did several years ago of some of my favorite hymns.  I hope to be able to make some new recordings to share soon, but in the meantime, I hope these may be a blessing to you. Don't forget to check back regularly on this blog, as we are adding lots of new content throughout the week! In Christ, Justin CLICK HERE to listen to the music.

Jan Martin and her crew worked tirelessly to provide food for over 70 families at Thursday’s Food Pantry at GBC. The volunteers packaged the food and delivered them to the cars that drive up. What a way to serve those who are in need!  (Please note that no recipients are pictured, only volunteers)

Can I Sleep Through a Storm? A rancher was looking for help and he put the word out. A week or so later a man came around to talk about filling the job. The rancher asked if he felt he was capable and willing to do all the necessary tasks to keep the place running smoothly and without letting anything slip through the cracks. The man simply replied, “I can sleep through a storm.” The rancher took a step back and eyed-balled the man and said, “I didn’t ask about your ability to sleep nights, I’m asking you, are you a steady hand or a slouch?” Again, the man repeated his qualifications, “I can sleep through a storm.” Desperate, the rancher hired him on and hoped for the best. Sure enough, within the week, a storm rolled onto the plains and came in hard! The farmer jumped out of bed and ran out to the barn to see if the stock had been put up. Sure enough, the horses were in the barn, the various coops, cages and pens were closed and secure. The hay loft door was latched, and ...

Why not start (or end) your day with this prayer? Remember to always be thankful, no matter the circumstances.  And let us pray for those less fortunate, and ask God to show us how He can work through us to shine the Light of Christ.

This song is definitely a favorite for many in our congregation!  I am sure this is a timely message for a lot of us. Remember the words of Deuteronomy 31:8 - "The  Lord  Himself goes before you and will be with you;  He will never leave you nor forsake you.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” I hope this serves as an encouragement to you! - Justin

Thank you to Martha Addison for sharing this great song!  It reminds us to walk on through the wind , walk on through the rain, walk on with hope in your heart.   Because no matter what happens, we know that God is with us.  One verse that comes to mind for me is Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Remember, even when you are in the storms of life,   you'll never walk alone!

Thank you to Dale Maddux for sharing these thoughts! CLICK HERE to read the scripture he references from John 11:1-44.

Greetings, Greenway Family! As we prepare for what looks like an extended hiatus from our regular worship services, I am tasked as your Worship Director to find new ways that we can engage in worship outside of the worship service setting.  As we navigate these difficult times, we are all presented with new challenges. However, I am reminded of the words of James 1:2-4:  “ Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” The days ahead will certainly test our faith in many different ways, but we are called not only to tolerate the situation, but to embrace the situation and consider it pure joy .  We know that God is in control and that He has a greater purpose and plan than we can even imagine.  Our job is to persevere so that our faith may become stro...