upcoming events
Sermon Series | Foundational
Overview:
The motto of our denomination is “In essentials, unity. In nonessentials, liberty. In all things, charity.” This widespread Christian statement is as simple as it is profound. Followers of Jesus can have unity in a handful of core tenets without requiring uniformity. Nonessentials do really matter, and yet Christians of sincere conviction will not all agree on them. Therefore we need charity (i.e. love) to govern all things, so that we can push the love of Jesus further out as we also love one another in our disagreements.
In this series, we want to emphasize and teach on those things which are foundational (cf the EPC’s statement of essentials on the next page). If the work of our life is to know and trust Jesus, it matters that Jesus is knowable and trustworthy. Thus there are foundational matters that we must get in place and guard in our own lives, so that we may follow Jesus faithfully. So that we may love God with our minds and well as our hearts, so that we might love our neighbors by speaking accurately about core tenets and giving freedom on those important-but-not-core. Preachers may decide to focus on one key passage or might decide to move throughout the Scriptures. (Ideally, he/she will offer some Biblical references for people to research more.) Preachers may also decide to draw on statements similar to the EPC’s essentials from other global churches and/or to speak to historical situations that led to certain phrases or emphases in these sorts of Christian statements (including the earliest creeds, i.e. Apostles and Nicene). Ultimately he/she is not teaching a class but preaching a sermon, inviting people to a more Christ-centered life.
Know: The historic and global essentials of the Christian faith and why they are foundational.
Do: Pursue Christ-centered unity, freedom and charity.
Weeks:
October 12 – SERVE DAY
October 19 – God/Trinity
October 26 – Jesus
November 2 – Holy Spirit
November 9 – Church (COMMUNION)
November 16 – Salvation
November 23 – Return and Great Commission
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
Foundations | Youth Welcome 101
Foundations is our youth version of Welcome101. Led by staff and elders, this 2-week class offers our 8th grade & high school students an opportunity to come together and learn more about Storyhill church and how they can live out their role in God’s story.
Students will need to attend both sessions:
Sunday, November 2 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm*
Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
*We will have a snack break. We will reach out closer to the event if we think this session will end before 5pm.
Content:
Content covers an overview of who is God, what is sin and why did we need a Savior in Jesus the Christ. We will also talk about the church’s role (as well as the role of the Holy Spirit) in continuing to carry out Jesus’ earthly ministry. We will then encourage students to think of how they can engage in the mission and vision of Storyhill Church.
Faith Decisions:
Students will be given the opportunity to consider baptism, confirmation and joining Storyhill Church as a Ministry Partner.
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.
Foundations | Youth Welcome 101
Foundations is our youth version of Welcome101. Led by staff and elders, this 2-week class offers our 8th grade & high school students an opportunity to come together and learn more about Storyhill church and how they can live out their role in God’s story.
Students will need to attend both sessions:
Sunday, November 2 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm*
Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
*We will have a snack break. We will reach out closer to the event if we think this session will end before 5pm.
Content:
Content covers an overview of who is God, what is sin and why did we need a Savior in Jesus the Christ. We will also talk about the church’s role (as well as the role of the Holy Spirit) in continuing to carry out Jesus’ earthly ministry. We will then encourage students to think of how they can engage in the mission and vision of Storyhill Church.
Faith Decisions:
Students will be given the opportunity to consider baptism, confirmation and joining Storyhill Church as a Ministry Partner.
Surviving the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of loneliness and dread for people in grief. Surviving the Holidays is a two hour seminar designed to equip you with practical suggestions on how to prepare for and deal with emotional ambushes, what to do about family traditions and yearly events, how to handle invites and uncomfortable moments at social events, and more.
Wherever you are in the healing process, you are welcome here. We will meet in the Storyhill Church Youth Room (upstairs).
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.
Led by: Andy Crane
Suggested for ages 10 & up | Room for 15 on each trip
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, January 17th - 9am - 1 pm | Sunday, January 18th - 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, January 17th - 9am - 1 pm | Sunday, January 18th - 1:30 - 3 pm
Abaco Men's Mission Trip
Abaco Men’s Mission Trip
Saturday, January 31-Saturday, February 7 in Abaco Island, Bahamas
Partnering with Caribbean Youth Network, the team will mainly work on the youth building but will also help with the youth ministry and distribute food. Construction skills not necessary.
For men ages 16 & up
Abaco Women’s Mission Trip
Abaco Women’s Mission Trip
Saturday April 11th to Saturday April 18th in Abaco Island, Bahamas
Led by Amy Lykins and Nicole Perri
Partnering with Caribbean Youth Network (hyperlink to organization website), team service opportunities could include: helping with CYN’s youth ministry, light construction, food distribution, and more
For women 16 & up
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
Women's Breakfast
You are invited to a morning designed just for you. A space to pause, connect, and be reminded that you belong.
Whether your faith feels strong or you’re just barely holding on, whether you’ve been part of Storyhill for years or this is your very first time, this morning is for you!
Come just as you are, with your questions, your hopes, your story… past and present.
We’ll gather around the table, share a meal, connect with other women, hear an encouraging word, worship together, and experience the truth that we were made to belong. Storyhill’s Director of Small Groups, Amy Sylvestre, will be our speaker.
What to expect:
A warm and welcoming atmosphere
Delicious breakfast and coffee
Real stories and encouraging teaching
A sense of connection and community
Time to reflect and be refreshed
You belong here.
*Childcare is available, please let us know if you are bringing children when you register. To ensure a spot for childcare, please register by October 19.
*The cost of this breakfast is $10. Financial support is available. We do not want the cost to be a barrier to you connecting in community!
Worship Night
Join us for our Storyhill Worship Night at Storyhill! On October 24th 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!
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
Men's Fall Social
On Sunday, October 19 from 4-6 PM, the men of Storyhill Church will gather for a fall social. We will have a football game on in the lobby, cornhole on the front lawn, and snacks for you to enjoy while you meet and connect with other guys. Whether you’re brand new to Storyhill or you’ve been part of our community for a decade, we hope you’ll join us on the 19th!
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.
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.
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
Serve Day
On Serve Day our Sunday worship takes the form of serving in our community! We will serve at various projects across Lake Norman and Charlotte. Serving together is one of our foundational practices, and we invite you to join us as we engage in the Holy Spirit’s redemptive mission right in our backyard.
We have projects that are family-friendly, indoors, and at our church building to accommodate various needs. New this year, we will also have projects on Saturday, October 11th. If you prefer for your Sunday worship to take the form of a church service, we invite you to worship with our sister church, Gethsemane Baptist, at 10 am.
We will be gathering for an optional, but encouraged, send off at Storyhill at 9:15 for all serve day projects!
Serve Day Projects
210 Collective | Help with Citizens' Products
Access2Success | Packing Shoes
Ada Jenkins Center
Alongside Families | Help around the house
Ambassador Christian School
Angels and Sparrows | Deep Cleaning and Fix-Ups
Bags of Hope | Food Packing for School Children
Card Making
Caterpillar Ministries | Yard Work and Cleaning
Charlotte Rescue Mission Dove's Nest | Serving Dinner
Coffee Bar
College Care Packages
Community Pregnancy Center | Baby Bottle Fundraiser Prep
Davidson Green School
Davidson Housing Coalition
Davidson Land Conservancy | Park Clean-Up
Facilities Maintenance Team | Wash Whitehouse and Trim Bushes
Gethsemane Baptist Church | Sunday Worship
InterVarsity: Sunday Dinner Fellowship
Kids Ministry | Childcare
Kids Ministry | Create Christmas Kids Bags
La Escuelita | Playground Landscaping
Lakeside Nursing Home | Visiting the Elderly
Lifeline Christian Mission | Meal Packing
Neighborhood Care Center | Build a Shed
One Huntington Green | Home Repairs
Operation Christmas Child | Packing Gifts for Kids
Parking Team
Photography Team
Roof Above | Sandwich-Making
Room in the Inn | Packing Toiletry Bags
Senior Community Connections | Build a Ramp for a Senior
Servants with a Heart | Meal Packing
The Odd Sock | Sort Socks for the Homeless
The Pines | Lead a Service for the Residents
Young Life | Office Clean Up
YMCA | Outdoor Preschool Projects
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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