Last night’s Members’ Meeting was an encouraging time, and I wanted to write a quick update for those unable to attend. Perhaps the best part of the evening was seeing Kyo Oh ordained to serve as an elder. For a number of years now Kyo has been serving as an elder “ex...
That’s the title of the chapter from Jeramie Rinne’s book Church Elders that our elders discussed last night. We’re reading through this little book to further grow in the charge we have been given. Rinne made two points in the chapter that especially stood out to me. The...
As we look ahead to the holiday season for our House of Jacob food pantry, we would like to stock up on some staples and add a few extra items to help our families enjoy some special meals. If you would like to donate, here are some suggestions: Instant Potatoes Canned Meats (tuna...
It's been almost ten years since our last church photo directory, and we'll be doing one again with Lifetouch this fall. If you consider Five Points your church home, please sign up for a photography session during the week of October 6-10. Each participant will receive a...
At the November 2015 Members’ Meeting, the elders will recommend that the congregation approve amendments to our constitution and bylaws and a statement on marriage and sexuality. These amendments and statement are based on recommendations from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission...
After this morning's service, the covenant members of Five Points voted with 97% approval to affirm the elders' recommendation that Pastor JJ Sherwood be called to serve as Lead Pastor. Join us in praising God for this display of unified discernment of God's leading us as a local church. Pray...
Below is a summary of Pastor JJ's philosophy of ministry. Join us on Sunday, August 2, at 6:00 pm as we gather to hear Pastor JJ further explain his vision for Five Points. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for Q&A so please bring your questions as we prepare for...
Hopefully you have seen or heard about by now of the undercover videos that capture the admission of Planned Parenthood representatives to selling the body parts of aborted children. I read a few articles over the weekend about it and thought I'd share a brief round up. Ross Douthat, writing...
Yesterday morning we announced the launch of the Becca Prange Ministry CarePoint through the work of Christ’s Hope International. This ministry center will endeavor to provide for some of the basic necessities of children in Kenya as a context for sharing the hope of the gospel...
This post is part of a series from the book Man of God by Octavius Winslow. “But first gave their own selves to the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 8:5 Oh, what a lovely spectacle it is to behold a young believer just emerging from the world and traveling to Calvary...