upcoming events
Sermon Series | Old Testament, New Covenant
Overview:
In an era of “doom scrolling” and increasing isolation, we remind ourselves that God has given us incredible gifts of community and purpose. He has given us a real, reliable and solid foundation on which to build a meaningful life. As we read in Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Throughout this series, we will study the book of the Bible called Hebrews, which emphasizes (1) Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s work throughout history (esp throughout the Old Testament) and (2) how to live in light of Jesus (i.e. by faith). Eras come and go, and yet God’s plan has been unfolding since the creation of the world. There is great comfort to be found in the words of Augustine, who described the Testaments this way: In the Old, the New is concealed; in the New, the Old is revealed. We are invited to find our place and purpose in God’s compelling and coherent Story.
Know: Jesus is God’s ultimate fulfillment of his engagement with humanity, including each of us.
Do: Respond to his faithfulness by growing in Christ-centered maturity, even when it’s tough.
Weeks:
August 3 – Jesus Fully God (Hebrews 1:1-2:4)
August 10 – Jesus Fully Human (Hebrews 2:5-3:6)
August 17 – Jesus, Source of Rest (Hebrews 3:7-4)
August 24 – Jesus the High Priest (Hebrews 5-7)
August 31 – Jesus, Guarantor of New Covenant (Hebrews 8-9)
September 7 – Live with Perseverance (Hebrews 10)
September 14 – Live by Faith (Hebrews 11)
September 21 – Live with Eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-17)
September 28 – Live in Awe (Hebrews 12:18-29)
October 5 - Live with Godly Love (Hebrews 13)
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Art + Faith | SPECIAL OUTING
Our September Art + Faith gathering will be an outing on September 18 to Charlotte to attend a conference called, The Holy Spirit and the Arts, being hosted by Gordon Conwell Seminary. The conference is free to attend, but they request people RSVP. You can find out more about the event and a link to register at the link below.
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Communion Sunday
Communion, like baptism, is a sacrament, meaning it is both a symbol and an assurance of God’s covenantal love. There is a symbolic nature to communion, like baptism, in that it paints a picture of how Jesus loves his followers. And yet, it is not simply symbolic. In communion, we are strengthened by God’s love.
With communion, we remember the last meal Jesus shared with his first disciples before his crucifixion. Luke 22:14-16 - When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
When the first Christians saw the crucifixion of Jesus, they understood what he meant when he said his body would be broken for us, and his blood would be poured out for us. Jesus offered himself willingly as the Ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice invites us to experience God’s mercy, whose blood seals his followers into a covenantal relationship with God now and forever.
How do we discern the body of Christ in communion? (1) In communion, we remember we are united with Jesus. In communion, we discern the body of Christ by recognizing that Jesus was broken and poured out for us. Jesus was crucified willingly to move our lives in a new direction as people who can be sealed in a covenantal relationship with God, as we say YES to Jesus. In communion, we remember that Jesus was [point] broken for us. So that we might be forever united with him, forever walk with him.
If you would like to read more about Storyhill Communion, feel free to read Lead Teaching Pastor Michael Flake’s latest sermon on the subject.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Art + Faith | Madeline L’Engle Study
The Art + Faith group will meet on the third Thursday of each month to explore how our faith shapes both what we create and how we create it.
Together, we’ll also consider how the act of creating draws us closer to God, strengthens our community, and forms us more fully into the loving image of Christ. In the coming months, we’ll be reading and discussing Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle. This modern classic examines the intersection of faith and creativity.
**Please purchase a copy (print or digital) from your preferred bookseller.
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Welcome 101 - Day 1
If you’re new to Storyhill Church and looking for opportunities to connect and grow in your faith, the best starting place is our Welcome 101 course.
During these sessions, our pastors will lead you on a journey to help you identify where you are spiritually and also help you define your next step. As you discover your role in God’s story, you’ll build relationships, find places to share your gifts, and have an opportunity to become a Ministry Partner (our term for member).
Must attend both Saturday & Sunday. Lunch is provided on Saturday.
Saturday, November 1 - 9am - 1 pm | Sunday, November 2 - 1:30 - 3 pm
Welcome 101 - Day 2
If you’re new to Storyhill Church and looking for opportunities to connect and grow in your faith, the best starting place is our Welcome 101 course.
During these sessions, our pastors will lead you on a journey to help you identify where you are spiritually and also help you define your next step. As you discover your role in God’s story, you’ll build relationships, find places to share your gifts, and have an opportunity to become a Ministry Partner (our term for member).
Must attend both Saturday & Sunday. Lunch is provided on Saturday.
Saturday, November 1 - 9am - 1 pm | Sunday, November 2 - 1:30 - 3 pm
Discovering Baptism
We’re excited that you’re interested in learning more about baptism!
Whether you’re considering baptism for yourself, your child, or seeking confirmation of your baptism, this class is a great opportunity to explore the significance of baptism in your walk with Christ. Together, we’ll dive into what baptism means to us as a church and discuss the steps involved.
Join us on Sunday, November 16, during the 9:15 service. The class will meet in the Storyhill White House (on Storyhill Church property), and you’re welcome to take your children to kids ministry while you attend (you can drop them off in their classrooms before walking over for the class).
We can’t wait to walk with you through this meaningful journey!
Art + Faith | Madeline L’Engle Study
The Art + Faith group will meet on the third Thursday of each month to explore how our faith shapes both what we create and how we create it.
Together, we’ll also consider how the act of creating draws us closer to God, strengthens our community, and forms us more fully into the loving image of Christ. In the coming months, we’ll be reading and discussing Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle. This modern classic examines the intersection of faith and creativity.
**Please purchase a copy (print or digital) from your preferred bookseller.
Art + Faith | Madeline L’Engle Study
The Art + Faith group will meet on the third Thursday of each month to explore how our faith shapes both what we create and how we create it.
Together, we’ll also consider how the act of creating draws us closer to God, strengthens our community, and forms us more fully into the loving image of Christ. In the coming months, we’ll be reading and discussing Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle. This modern classic examines the intersection of faith and creativity.
**Please purchase a copy (print or digital) from your preferred bookseller.
MISSIONS: Bolivia Winter Team
DATES: December (days are to be determined)
Partnering with Children’s Impact Network, this team will form relationships with the boys and staff at the Bolivia Life Center, CIN’s home for boys, through various fun activities. The team will also celebrate the high school graduations of the oldest boys at the Bolivia Life Center.
Suggested for ages 10 & up | Room for 15 on each trip
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Questions & Conversations (in partnership with Search Ministries)
The last thing Jesus asked us to do was to “go and make disciples” and to “baptize them” and to “teach them to obey everything” that Jesus had taught them. (Matt. 28:18-20) The church does a beautiful job of this, but what about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. that God has put in our path, that aren’t ready for church just yet? What about those have been beat up by life and believe that God has let them down? This 8 week study will help us to more naturally and conversationally talk about the very real questions adults have about faith and life. When you think about it, where do adults who aren’t in church take their questions about God? We believe that God is intersecting them with our lives so that we might be part of those conversations. Here are some of our topics we will cover: Can we trust that the Bible is what God and Jesus originally did and said? Isn’t it narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the “only way” to God? If God is good, how do we account for evil and suffering in our world? How would you respond to the statement, “Well, that may be true for you, but it is not truth for me?” We want to be people who love deeply and can relationally have natural faith conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives! Hope you can join us! This course will be led by Stefan Wiltz and April Zuiderveen in partnership with Search Ministries.
September 8 - October 27 | Monday Evenings | 7-8 PM | Storyhill Church Youth Room
Free Childcare Provided
College Dinner
College-age friends!
You're invited to a college dinner on Sunday, September 7th at 5 pm! Dinner is right off Davidson's campus at the home of ministry partners, Tim & Diane Dreffer. It's open to anyone, so please feel free to bring friends. We'd love to see you there!
Welcome 101 - Day 2
If you’re new to Storyhill Church and looking for opportunities to connect and grow in your faith, the best starting place is our Welcome 101 course.
During these sessions, our pastors will lead you on a journey to help you identify where you are spiritually and also help you define your next step. As you discover your role in God’s story, you’ll build relationships, find places to share your gifts, and have an opportunity to become a Ministry Partner (our term for member).
Must attend both Saturday & Sunday. Lunch is provided on Saturday.
Saturday, September 6 - 9am - 1 pm | Sunday, September 7 - 1:30 - 3 pm
Welcome 101 - Day 1
If you’re new to Storyhill Church and looking for opportunities to connect and grow in your faith, the best starting place is our Welcome 101 course.
During these sessions, our pastors will lead you on a journey to help you identify where you are spiritually and also help you define your next step. As you discover your role in God’s story, you’ll build relationships, find places to share your gifts, and have an opportunity to become a Ministry Partner (our term for member).
Must attend both Saturday & Sunday. Lunch is provided on Saturday.
Saturday, September 6 - 9am - 1 pm | Sunday, September 7 - 1:30 - 3 pm
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen | Season One
Join Chris Perri and Paul Skoch this fall to view and discuss Season 1 of The Chosen. This show/season is a narrative composite of the beginning chapters of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each week, participants will watch an episode of the show together and then participate in a guided discussion based on the book The Forgotten Teachings of JesusRediscovering the Bible with The Chosen Season One (written by Pastor Brandon Robbins).
**Please purchase a copy of the book if you plan to participate.
Prayer on the Porch
As unrest, uncertainty and division seem to only grow more pronounced in the world around us, let us be ever more attentive to the power of praying together. Please join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 for Community Prayer on the Porch.
This 30 minute gathering, hosted by Gethsemane Baptist Church (565 Jetton St.), has become a powerful time of spiritual encouragement and unity in the church.
Elementary | Summer Nights
At “Storyhill Summer Nights” your elementary aged kids will have an epic night with their friends and neighbors! As all good “Summer Nights” require, there will be laughter, play, lots of games and a hotdog dinner! Unique to a "Storyhill Summer Nights” your kids will be introduced to Jesus and discover more about His deep love for them in creative & fun ways. Your camper will get to make lots of friends & build relationships with amazing volunteers who value safety, fun, and relationships. See you at “Storyhill Summer Nights.”
By Faith
We’re excited to celebrate 14 years of Storyhill! Now worshipping together at 490 S Main St. in a “tool for ministry” that is both beautiful and practical, we remember that we are rooted and established to bear fruit. Each of us is the fruit of someone else’s faith and faithfulness. With that in mind, we’re launching our 3-year By Faith campaign (Sept ’25 – Aug ’28). Our hope is that Storyhill will always be a place where people grow, fruit is multiplied, and seeds of faith are scattered. We are witnessing Jesus transform us, and we pray our community will remain, for generations, an outpost and a launching pad of His hope and mercy in a world that desperately needs it.
By Faith has three key parts: God stories | Vision projects | YOU
We would love for you to join us, celebrate with us, and learn more about By Faith.
Communion Sunday
Communion, like baptism, is a sacrament, meaning it is both a symbol and an assurance of God’s covenantal love. There is a symbolic nature to communion, like baptism, in that it paints a picture of how Jesus loves his followers. And yet, it is not simply symbolic. In communion, we are strengthened by God’s love.
With communion, we remember the last meal Jesus shared with his first disciples before his crucifixion. Luke 22:14-16 - When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
When the first Christians saw the crucifixion of Jesus, they understood what he meant when he said his body would be broken for us, and his blood would be poured out for us. Jesus offered himself willingly as the Ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice invites us to experience God’s mercy, whose blood seals his followers into a covenantal relationship with God now and forever.
How do we discern the body of Christ in communion? (1) In communion, we remember we are united with Jesus. In communion, we discern the body of Christ by recognizing that Jesus was broken and poured out for us. Jesus was crucified willingly to move our lives in a new direction as people who can be sealed in a covenantal relationship with God, as we say YES to Jesus. In communion, we remember that Jesus was [point] broken for us. So that we might be forever united with him, forever walk with him.
If you would like to read more about Storyhill Communion, feel free to read Lead Teaching Pastor Michael Flake’s latest sermon on the subject.
Reshaping Our View of Finances
Date | Thursday, August 7 from 7 PM-8:30 PM
Led by | Mike Whittington
So many voices speak into our personal (or familial) view of money. The world, our family of origin, our life experiences, the church…we could go on. These voices can create fear and guilt, or hope and freedom if you can believe it.
The Bible has 2,350 verses that inspire, protect, and redirect our perspectives regarding money. You have been given personal gifts by the God of the universe, who gives you the freedom to choose how you will “steward” them.
This class will point you towards utilizing modern and simple tools to help organize and streamline your financial and career decisions.
Freedom can be found for all of us. There is hope and inspiration to be found in every situation! Come join a community of people seeking hope, freedom, and empowerment in their finances
How to Walk Alongside Those Who Are Grieving
Date | Monday, August 4 from 7 PM-9 PM
Led by | Jay Johnson
In this study, we will introduce the key points everyone should understand about grieving and what those experiencing grief need from their friends, families, and co-workers. We will help you understand the basics and point you to valuable resources if you want to learn more.
This session is not for those who are grieving themselves, but rather for those who want to feel confident coming alongside those who are dealing with the results of a tragic event in their lives. We plan to have about 90 minutes of material and 30 minutes for Q&A at the end.
The Adventure and Gift of Prayer
Date | Saturday, August 2 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Led by | Bill and Katie Satterwhite
Our modern life is not conducive to prayer. Sometimes our spirits can feel dry and thirsty for the presence of God, like a dry, wilted plant in need of water, or like a dry, hard sponge that can’t even function as a sponge until it gets some water! Practicing the Presence of God through prayer is living water for a thirsty soul. Still, most of us are so busy getting things done for God that we forget to be with God, allowing time and space for the Holy Spirit to bring living water to our spirits.
Katie and Bill Satterwhite will facilitate a day retreat for prayer on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 to 3:00. This day is a chance to pull away from the busyness of life and join a smaller group for teaching, discussion, and experiencing the Presence of God through prayer in solitude and in a group. Rest assured: no one will call on you or make you pray out loud! Come and see and learn in a safe and quiet place where the love of God will fill your thirsty soul. The Adventure and Gift of Prayer will take place at Storyhill Church.
Coffee and lunch will be provided.
Elementary | Summer Nights
At “Storyhill Summer Nights” your elementary aged kids will have an epic night with their friends and neighbors! As all good “Summer Nights” require, there will be laughter, play, lots of games and a hotdog dinner! Unique to a "Storyhill Summer Nights” your kids will be introduced to Jesus and discover more about His deep love for them in creative & fun ways. Your camper will get to make lots of friends & build relationships with amazing volunteers who value safety, fun, and relationships. See you at “Storyhill Summer Nights.”
Preschool | Camp Ollie (day 3)
Storyhill Kids is excited to host "Camp Ollie" for your 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Your preschooler will spend the week learning about the God who made them, loves them, and sent Jesus to be their forever friend! The wise owl “Ollie” will teach them a Bible lesson each day. A team of loving volunteers will create a safe, fun, and relational space for them to make friends with other campers.
Snack provided. Please send them with a water bottle and sunscreen!
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Thursday Jul 31, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Preschool | Camp Ollie (day 2)
Storyhill Kids is excited to host "Camp Ollie" for your 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Your preschooler will spend the week learning about the God who made them, loves them, and sent Jesus to be their forever friend! The wise owl “Ollie” will teach them a Bible lesson each day. A team of loving volunteers will create a safe, fun, and relational space for them to make friends with other campers.
Snack provided. Please send them with a water bottle and sunscreen!
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Thursday Jul 31, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Preschool | Camp Ollie
Storyhill Kids is excited to host "Camp Ollie" for your 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Your preschooler will spend the week learning about the God who made them, loves them, and sent Jesus to be their forever friend! The wise owl “Ollie” will teach them a Bible lesson each day. A team of loving volunteers will create a safe, fun, and relational space for them to make friends with other campers.
Snack provided. Please send them with a water bottle and sunscreen!
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Thursday Jul 31, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Relying on God Youth Ministry Workshop for Dudes
Date | Sunday, July 27 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Kevin Feighery
What might it mean for you to rely on God instead of yourself? Join ministry partner, Kevin Feighery, a former NFL player, as he shares his God story and his journey of learning to rely on God. Kevin learned how to trust in God’s plan and unconditional love from Ireland, to the states, to the NFL and adulthood. This youth ministry course is open to high school students, college students, and young adults (dudes only).
Worship Night
Join us for our Storyhill Worship Night in our very own Sanctuary! On July 25th at 8PM, we’ll gather for a special night of worship while being in community together!
This will be a laid-back and welcoming event—come as you are!
We encourage you to grab dinner with friends in town beforehand and then come to worship together!
Back to School Drive
Each summer our sister church, Gethsemane Baptist Church collects donations for their annual back-to-school supply drive. We will be supporting them by collecting school supplies from July 20th to August 10th. You can bring any of the items listed below to the table in the church lobby, Sunday-Thursday from 9am-5pm. If you'd like to send supplies to the church via our Amazon registry, you can do so HERE. This year the school supplies will go to Winding Springs Elementary (a title one CMS school). If you'd like to serve and join Gethsemane to drop off the school supplies, please fill out this interest form HERE.
Supply List | composition wide ruled books (top item needed), pencil pouches, spiral notebooks (single and multi-subject), pocket folders, glue sticks, erasers , rulers, color pencils , markers, disinfectant wipes, kleenex or facial tissue , deodorant, soap, wash cloths, feminine hygiene products
Seen, Whole, Called | Rethinking Singleness in the Church
Date | Thursday, July 17 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Kelly Hill
Not yet married, never married, divorced, widowed — singleness is something that we all experience at one time or another. Yet, single people can feel unseen, undervalued, and underresourced in both the church and mainstream culture. This study invites single and married believers into a hope-filled and heartfelt conversation about how singleness can be a powerful and God-honoring path. Come ready to dive into what scripture has to say, explore common challenges, and dream together about building a community that reflects God’s love and purpose for every member of the Body of Christ.
Praying the Psalms + Worship in Song | Youth Ministry Workshop for Ladies
Date | Tuesday, July 15 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Lindsey Ammons (Storyhill Youth Ministry Director)
Learning to pray can feel intimidating, but the Psalms offer a powerful starting point. In this, we will use the Psalms to guide and connect our real-life emotions to Scripture and be encouraged to bring our whole selves to God. This class will also include learning how to write your own prayer and join in worship through worship music.
This youth ministry course is open to middle and high school girls, college students, and young adults (ladies only).
Wired for Connection | Crack the Communication Code
Date | Monday, July 14 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Dr. Jay Zinn (Ministry Partner | Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) and a Ph.D. in Theology)
Why do some people get you instantly while others leave you baffled?
Unravel the mystery of how you’re wired—and how others tick—in this game-changing evening with Dr. Jay Zinn. Married or single, employer or co-worker, you’ll walk away with the ultimate toolkit to confidently communicate, bridge differences, and turn every interaction with others into a win.
There is Always More
Date | Thursday, July 10 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Bill and Katie Satterwhite (Ministry Partners | Storyhill Prayer Room Intercessors)
Imagine if you could text with God. Better yet, what if you could call God on your cell phone anytime you had a question, a need, or a problem? And what if God could contact you anytime He wanted to tell you something? Prayer is Heaven’s cell phone for conversing with God. It is a gift that informs our earthly adventure with the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, including you! Yet sometimes praying feels like a foreign thing, like trying to participate in an unknown language. In this one-session class, Bill and Katie Satterwhite will share their personal testimonies and address common questions that they have had and sometimes still have:
Why can’t I hear from God?
What if I hear from God but am afraid to do what He is telling me to do?
I don’t know how things are going to turnout or where they are going to go. Any advice?
Sometimes, I don’t even know what to pray. My problems seem too big, personal, or even small for God. He has more important things to deal with.
MISSIONS: Bolivia Team (summer)
TEAM LEADER | Debbie Aull
DATES | July 6-14
Partnering with Children’s Impact Network, these teams will form relationships with the boys and staff at the Bolivia Life Center, CIN’s home for boys, through various fun activities. The teams will also partner with a local church to reach children in local communities and complete service projects at the Bolivia Life Center.
Suggested for ages 10 & up | Room for 15 on each trip
Please note participants on both trips will serve in the same ways. The only differences between trips are the dates and leaders.
MISSIONS: YoungLives Camp
YoungLives, a ministry of Young Life, reaches teen parents and their babies with the love of Christ. At YoungLives Camp, our team serves in childcare, giving teen moms the chance to enjoy camp, build community, and hear the gospel—while their little ones are loved and cared for!
Why serve? YoungLives is all about breaking cycles and transforming lives—impacting not just teen moms, but their children as well. By showing love to these little ones in childcare, you’re giving their parents the space to experience the joy of camp and the hope of the gospel. This is a chance to serve in a way that truly changes generations!
WHEN | July 5-9
WHERE | Young Life Camp, Goshen, VA
WHO CAN SERVE | Ages 14 & 15 (with a parent) | Ages 16 & 17 (with a guardian) | Men and women 18 & up
COST | Estimated $690
LED BY | Gracie Nowak
Have questions? Reach out to Emily Newton (YoungLives staff member) or Gracie Nowak (trip leader) for more details.
For a closer look into what it is like to serve at YoungLives camp, check out THIS video.
MISSIONS: Western North Carolina
Team Leader | Jack Schultz
Rebuilding Western NC after Hurricane Helene will take years—but together, we can make a lasting impact! Join us as we serve our neighbors, helping them recover and rebuild their communities.
WHEN | June 27 – July 1 (a long weekend)
WHERE | Asheville area
WHO | Ages 14 & up
COST | Estimated $450
WHAT | The exact projects will be determined based on the area’s needs at the time, but this trip will be shaped by the skills and gifts of the team members—so there will be something for everyone!
WHY | The road to recovery is long, and we want to stand with our neighbors as they rebuild. By joining this team, you’ll play a meaningful role in restoring communities right in our backyard. Whether you bring construction experience, organizational skills, or simply a heart to serve, your help matters.
How to Study the Bible
Date | Thursday, June 26 from 6:30-8:00 PM
Led by | Heidi Karant (Ministry Partner | 210 Collective Founder and Executive Director)
Join us for a class designed to equip you with the tools for responsible Bible study. This class will explore key techniques to deepen your understanding of scripture and grow closer to God. Together, we will:
Understand the timeless principles and truths found throughout the Bible, which are affirmed across different passages and books of scripture.
Explore how viewing the Bible as a unified story, rather than selectively focusing on individual verses, can lead to profound transformation and insight.
Learn how to approach and reconcile apparent contradictions within the Bible.
Delve into the historical context of biblical times to understand the text's richness and uncover additional layers of meaning.
Get practical guidance to help newcomers to the Bible start their study journey confidently and clearly with practical strategies and approaches.
Elementary | Summer Nights
At “Storyhill Summer Nights” your elementary aged kids will have an epic night with their friends and neighbors! As all good “Summer Nights” require, there will be laughter, play, lots of games and a hotdog dinner! Unique to a "Storyhill Summer Nights” your kids will be introduced to Jesus and discover more about His deep love for them in creative & fun ways. Your camper will get to make lots of friends & build relationships with amazing volunteers who value safety, fun, and relationships. See you at “Storyhill Summer Nights.”
Preschool | Camp Ollie (day 3)
Storyhill Kids is excited to host "Camp Ollie" for your 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Your preschooler will spend the week learning about the God who made them, loves them, and sent Jesus to be their forever friend! The wise owl “Ollie” will teach them a Bible lesson each day. A team of loving volunteers will create a safe, fun, and relational space for them to make friends with other campers.
Snack provided. Please send them with a water bottle and sunscreen!
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Thursday Jun 26, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)