"From the Ground Up."    

"From the Ground Up."    Third and final of a three part series about creation, our role in it and our responsibility towards it.  Part 3 - The Ordained Institutes (Family, Church, Government).    9/6/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"From the Ground Up."    Second of a three part series about creation, our role in it and our responsibility towards it.  Part 2 - Us.    8/30/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"From the Ground Up."    First of a three part series about creation, our role in it and our responsibility towards it.  Part 1 - The Earth.    8/23/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

This is the story of Patrick Flaherty; a man who, by his own admission, is guilty of the crimes for which he has been serving time in prison.  This is just where the story begins.  

Patrick's story is one of rehabilitation, growth and perseverance - an example of success.    Will he get his second chance?  

What you can do:

Patrick's contact information:  

   Patrick Flaherty    #344019    

   Jefferson City Correctional Center    HU 5D-209    

   8200 No More Victims Rd    Jefferson City, MO 65101

If you'd like to learn more, send an email to [email protected].  We will respond with: a copy of his original letter;  a character reference letter from the prison chaplain; a transcript of his awards, education and achievements accomplished while incarcerated as well as other information to help you understand this young man's situation.

Other resources:

CBS News story (48 Hours episode co-hosted by Erin Moriarity) https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/QZV8h_wWlOjx5mSBdoYSulQySLk0jMFS/missouri-man-who-robbed-stores-with-bb-gun-and-got-40-years-wants-2nd-chance/

St Louis Dispatch article 3/8/20

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/columns/tony-messenger/messenger-state-flips-the-script-in-attempt-to-enforce-40-year-robbery-sentence/article_0f079ab8-3547-5dd9-b7dc-bad8860210f2.html

Submit an online message to Governor Mike Parson  (you can select "Clemency/Pardon" beneath 'Subject')

https://governor.mo.gov/contact-us

"Experiencing God."    When you hear from God is it a shout?  A whisper?  Trumpet blasts and a rush of wind?  An overwhelming sense of peace?  There are some certainties when you experience God.    8/16/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"Close Your Eyes and See."    Faith is not blind.  Faith is not false optimism or ignorance.  "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."  (Hebrews 11:1)   8/9/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"Reflected in Truth."    Viewing ourselves objectively, but in light of the truth (God made you, God cares about you, God has a plan for you, God will not forsake you and God is looking forward to an eternity with you).  How do we measure-up against the best version of ourselves?   8/2/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"Take What You Need."    It's OK to be in a season where you need to step back from serving others so that you can be served and ministered to.   7/26/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"Contactless Christianity"    Continuing the ministry of Jesus Christ and His disciples.    7/19/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.

"Entertaining Angels"    Called to serve as an expression of the love we share.    7/12/20.  Sunday morning message delivered by Tyler Bennett.