upcoming events
Self-less
In the early months of 2025, and (by God’s grace) the first months in our church building, we will focus our attention on Jesus. Specifically we will explore various accounts and parables of Jesus from Matthews gospel, in hopes that we and our one more persons will clearly see his selfless heart.
Through our study of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew, along with an optional-and-encouraged shared Lenten devotional, may we lay down our “do more and be better” approach to life so that we might instead come to Jesus. May we come to think of ourselves less, that our deepest desire would be to become Christ-centered in all areas of life.
February 2nd - Comes into the World (Matthew 1-2)
February 16th - Baptism and Temptation (Matthew 3-4)
February 23rd - The Beautitudes (Matthew 5-7)
March 2nd - Calling of Matthew (Matthew 9 & 11)
March 16th - Healing on Sabbath (Matthew 12)
March 23rd - Walking on Water (Matthew 14)
March 30th - Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18)
April 6th - Workers in Vineyard (Matthew 20)
April 13th - Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21)
April 20th - Death & Resurrection (Matthew 26-28)
April 27th - Great Commission (Matthew 28)
COMMUNITY: Art + Faith
The Art + Faith group will meet once a 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. To support local business, we’ve arranged for Main Street Books in Davidson to have copies available.
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.
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
Ash Wednesday Service
As we enter the season of Lent, we invite you to join us for a meaningful Ash Wednesday service at our sister church, Gethsemane Baptist Church (565 Jetton Street, Davidson). This is a special opportunity to reflect on the beginning of Lent together as a community.
The Ash Wednesday service will be held on March 5th at 6:30pm, and we would love to see you there as we mark the start of this sacred season with worship, prayer, and the imposition of ashes. It’s a powerful moment to acknowledge our need for repentance and God’s grace as we journey toward Easter.
Let’s come together as the body of Christ to prepare our hearts for the Lenten season.
There’s no need to register. We’ll see you there!
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease - wk 2
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease - wk 3
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
Women's Worship Night
Join us for the first Storyhill Women’s Event in our new building! On March 21st from 7:00–8:30 PM, we’ll gather for a special night of worship, teaching, and prayer. After having to cancel both our fall retreat (due to Hurricane Helene) and our January Women’s Reset (because of snow/ice), we are especially eager to come together and worship with the women in our community.
This will be a laid-back and welcoming event—come as you are! Amy Gallagher will be teaching, and Tiffany Wilkinson will lead us in worship.
Arrive as early as 6:30 PM to connect with other women in the lobby before the event begins. While dinner will not be provided, we encourage you to grab dinner with friends in town beforehand and then come to worship together!
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, March 22 9am-1 pm | Sunday, March 23 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Gray Segars
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, March 22 9am-1 pm | Sunday, March 23 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Gray Segars
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease - wk 4
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
COMMUNITY: Art + Faith
The Art + Faith group will meet once a 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. To support local business, we’ve arranged for Main Street Books in Davidson to have copies available.
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease - wk 5
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
Men's Retreat
Storyhill men,
We have been longing to gather in our brand new Storyhill Church building and grow as a community through worship, scripture, and prayer. This will be a simple and laid-back two days; come as you are. We hope that you join the adventure, bond with like-minded men, and create lasting memories.
Don't miss out!
Friday | 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Saturday | 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
STUDIES: 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, April 6, during the 9:15 service. The class will meet at the church, and you’re welcome to bring your children to kids ministry while you attend. We’ll share the room number closer to the date.
We can’t wait to walk with you through this meaningful journey!
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease - wk 6
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
LENT | 40 Days of Decrease - wk 7
As Easter approaches, we invite everyone to participate in the season of Lent by using 40 Days of Decrease, a Lenten devotional by Alicia Britt Chole.
For centuries, followers of Jesus have found it meaningful to prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter by removing distractions and deepening their focus on their need for a Savior. As the book puts it, the goal of Lent is to “thin our lives” in order to “thicken our communion with God.” Through 40 different practices, Chole guides us in orienting ourselves toward the grace of Jesus.
Lent is not meant to be done alone—it’s a season best observed in the community. Whether with your family, community group, or another group, we encourage you to engage together. One opportunity to do this is by joining the 40 Days of Decrease Discussion Group at Storyhill. Starting on March 2nd and running through April 13th, we’ll meet at the church (496 South main Street, Davidson) on Sunday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 PM. Each week, we’ll reflect on the Lenten practices and share insights from the devotional. Whether you’re new to Lent, curious about it, or already committed to observing the season, there’s a place for you in this group!
Participants will need a 40 Days of Decrease copy to join the discussion. You can purchase it online for about $10 (e-book and audiobook versions are available). If cost is a concern, we have copies available for you to keep.
MISSIONS: Church-wide Abaco Team
Team Leader: Amy Lykins
Storyhill has a longstanding relationship with the Caribbean Youth Network in Abaco, Bahamas. We would love for you to join our mission trip in partnership with CYN, where service opportunities may include youth ministry, sports outreach, light construction, painting, and food distribution.
Open to high school students and up, with space for 20 participants. No construction experience required.
To apply, attend one of the required interest meetings: Sunday, 9/15 at 12:15 pm at the YMCA upstairs conference room or Wednesday, 9/18 at 7:00 pm at the Storyhill White House (Zoom option available).
COMMUNITY: Art + Faith
The Art + Faith group will meet once a 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. To support local business, we’ve arranged for Main Street Books in Davidson to have copies available.
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, May 3 9am-1 pm | Sunday, May 4 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Gray Segars
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, May 3 9am-1 pm | Sunday, May 4 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Gray Segars
COMMUNITY: Art + Faith
The Art + Faith group will meet once a 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. To support local business, we’ve arranged for Main Street Books in Davidson to have copies available.
MISSIONS: Western North Carolina
DATE: June 27 - July 1
Rebuilding Western NC will be a years-long process. Join us as we serve our Western NC neighbors and help them recover from hurricane Helene! Exact details of the project and location to be determined closer to the trip in order to fit the needs at that time.
MISSIONS: YoungLives Camp
DATE: July 5 - July 9th
LOCATION: Rockbridge Young Life Camp
Led by: Gracie Nowak
Partnering with YoungLives, team members will serve in childcare at YoungLives camp. YoungLives is a ministry to teen parents and their children. By serving in childcare, team members will love on and form relationships with the kids while teen parents get to hear the gospel and enjoy a typical camp experience.
Open to ages 14 & 15 (if accompanied by a parent) to ages 16 & 17 if accompanied by a guardian, and to men and women 18 & up.
For a closer look into what it is like to serve at YoungLives camp, check out THIS video.
MISSIONS: Bolivia Team 1
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: Bolivia Team 2
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
Men's Abaco Mission Trip
Team Leaders: Billy Flippin + Matt Cuttino
Storyhill has a longstanding relationship with the Caribbean Youth Network in Abaco, Bahamas. We would love for Storyhill men (and young men) to join our mission trip in partnership with CYN, where service opportunities may include youth ministry, sports outreach, light construction, painting, and food distribution.
Open to high school students and up, with space for 20 participants. No construction experience required.
To apply, attend one of the required interest meetings: Sunday, 9/15 at 12:15 pm at the YMCA upstairs conference room or Wednesday, 9/18 at 7:00 pm at the Storyhill White House (Zoom option available).
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.
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 18 9am-1 pm | Sunday, January 19 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Holly Worsley & Gray Segars
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 18 9am-1 pm | Sunday, January 19 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Holly Worsley & Gray Segars
Women's Reset
While the holiday season is full of joy, it can also leave us exhausted and in need of a "reset." We have been longing to gather as women since our fall retreat got cancelled, so we are going to gather on January 10th in Lingle Chapel (on the corner of Main St. and Concord Road) for a night of worship, scripture, and prayer. This will be a simple and laid-back night; come as you are, and we pray that you are blessed by the songs and passages of hope, strength, and encouragement.
Christmas Eve Service
Join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve outside at 490 South Main Street with devotional services at 3:00 PM and 4:15 PM. Bring your own lawn chair and come ready to enjoy a meaningful 30-40 minute service featuring carols and a short message.
If weather does not permit gathering outdoors, we will cancel the in-person services.
Please note: Kids Ministry will not be available for these services.
We look forward to celebrating together!
In View of God's Mercy | Part 2
Romans is a beloved yet challenging book of the Bible. Each chapter is so rich, it could be its own sermon series! But this series will walk through the major themes of Romans to help us see its overarching message:
God’s Righteousness (Chapters 1–4): God makes us right with Him through faith.
God Creates a New Humanity (Chapters 5–8): In Jesus, we are made new and given life.
God Fulfills His Promise to Israel (Chapters 9–11): God remains faithful to His promises.
God Unifies the Church (Chapters 12–16): The gospel unites us as one people across all differences.
Our goal is not to exhaustively study every word of Romans, but to move through significant sections quickly enough to grasp its heart—what theologian Karl Barth called “the supreme statement of theology”: Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.
In a world that changes constantly, what can we truly depend on? What is steady and sure, no matter what happens? Romans points us to a foundation we can build our lives on: Jesus.
We often seek security in good things—others’ approval, finances, health, relationships, or success. But when we ask those things to hold the weight of our lives, they can’t. They were never meant to.
Paul’s words to the Christians in Rome invite us to place our deepest security in the only One who can carry us—Jesus Christ. Because of His mercy, expressed through His life, death, and resurrection, we are invited to live transformed lives “in view of God’s mercy” (Romans 12:1).
May we find our sure foundation in Him.
Know: The true, lasting security for our lives – now and forever – is found in God’s work in Christ.
Do: Look there for your security even in the parts of life where this is hardest.
Weeks:
December 15 – Romans 9:1-11:36
December 22 – Romans 12:1-8
December 24 – (CHRISTMAS EVE)
December 29 – Romans 13:1-14
January 5 – Romans 12:9-21
January 12 – Romans 14:1-15:13
January 19 – Romans 15:14-33
January 26 – Romans 16:1-27
Mentoring Opportunity for Moms of Young Children (Session 4)
For over a decade, Linda Reeb has encouraged moms of young children (typically preschoolers and elementary-aged kiddos) to lean into their God-given roles by applying the wisdom of the Bible to their everyday lives. Together, with Deb Hart and other mentor moms, we will discuss questions like,
How can you align in motherhood with who God has created you to be?
Is there a way to connect with other moms without comparing and competing?
Is your family marriage-centered, or family-centered? If you are not married, was your family of origin marriage-centered or family-centered? What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
This group will give you an opportunity to learn, grow, and center your motherhood on wisdom from the scriptures. We look forward to cheering on moms of young in the roles God has called them to in our world today.
GriefShare - Week 13
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
Kids Serve Team Orientation
The church works best when her people are receiving and serving within the church. As we serve together, we engage in the Holy Spirits redemptive mission. On the Storyhill Kids Serve Team, we get excited about loving kids as they discover and live out their role in God’s redemptive story! Attend the next Serve Team Orientation on the 2nd Sunday of each month to lean more about the Kids Team! Prior to attending orientation class, please fill out THIS APPLICATION.
GriefShare - Week 12
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
GriefShare - Week 11
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
Mentoring Opportunity for Moms of Young Children (Session 3)
For over a decade, Linda Reeb has encouraged moms of young children (typically preschoolers and elementary-aged kiddos) to lean into their God-given roles by applying the wisdom of the Bible to their everyday lives. Together, with Deb Hart and other mentor moms, we will discuss questions like,
How can you align in motherhood with who God has created you to be?
Is there a way to connect with other moms without comparing and competing?
Is your family marriage-centered, or family-centered? If you are not married, was your family of origin marriage-centered or family-centered? What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
This group will give you an opportunity to learn, grow, and center your motherhood on wisdom from the scriptures. We look forward to cheering on moms of young in the roles God has called them to in our world today.
GriefShare - Week 10
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
Storyhill Land Event: looking back | looking ahead
Join us for a special event where we’ll celebrate everything the Lord has accomplished with our Established in Love (EiL) campaign and look forward to the exciting transition into our new ministry space on South Main Street. This gathering will provide an opportunity for us to reflect on our journey so far, share updates on our new building, and look at how we can connect more deeply as a community through new serving opportunities.
Q&A and Serving Opportunities
Have questions about the new space or interested in ways to serve? We’ll have a dedicated time for Q&A, where you can learn more about the vision for our new space, ask questions, and explore serving roles to help you get plugged into our community.
Mark your calendars for this pivotal moment in our church’s story. Together, let’s take this next step with hearts ready to serve and celebrate!
Kids Serve Team Orientation
The church works best when her people are receiving and serving within the church. As we serve together, we engage in the Holy Spirits redemptive mission. On the Storyhill Kids Serve Team, we get excited about loving kids as they discover and live out their role in God’s redemptive story! Attend the next Serve Team Orientation on the 2nd Sunday of each month to lean more about the Kids Team! Prior to attending orientation class, please fill out THIS APPLICATION.
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.
GriefShare - Week 9
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
Foundations Class 3
Foundations is our Youth version of Welcome101. This is led by staff and elders and offers our 8th & 9th-grade students an opportunity to come together and learn more about Storyhill church and how they can live out their role in God’s story. 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.
Also, students will be given the opportunity to consider baptism, confirmation and joining Storyhill Church as a Ministry Partner.
Register here.
Sermon Series | Wonder
OVERVIEW
To those who receive Jesus, to those who believe in his name, he gives us the right to become children of God (cf. John 1:12). The language “children of God” is significant, as Jesus says that those who welcome children in his name welcome him (Matthew 18:1-5). Ultimately we must receive his Kingdom “like a little child” (Luke 18:15-17). The invitation is to “believe and ask,” as children do. They make sense of the world by identifying who they most trust and then asking those people an incredible number of questions. This is a humble posture in a world of know-it-alls. And yet, as we grow older, we get less and less comfortable with genuine questions. We may feel dumb for not knowing or unsure if our question is okay to ask. Authentic, heartfelt questions are an essential part of the journey of faith!
In this series, we will highlight some specific questions that the children have asked of our church as a way to talk about things that many adults also think about. We will ultimately respond to the kid-asked questions with a kid-understandable response (whether an answer, a further question, or an object lesson). We invite you to honestly wonder, as an important part of the Christ-centered life – to receive Jesus and his Kingdom with child-like wonder.
Know: Asking genuine, heartfelt questions is part of the journey of faith and deeper intimacy with God.
Do: Come to Jesus and His kingdom with wonder, asking genuine questions and believing He is with us in them.
November 3 – Did God create bad guys?
November 10 – If heaven is perfect and so happy, why are people afraid to die?
November 17 – Can God touch in the deep end?
November 24 – How does God speak if I don’t hear an actual voice?
December 1 – Is this story real or pretend?
December 8 – Why doesn’t God come to earth to visit us?
GriefShare - Week 8
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
Coat Drive
Join Storyhill Church and our sister church, Gethsemane Baptist, as we collect winter-wear for those in need in our community!
From now through November 10, we’re accepting new and gently used coats, sweaters, hats, scarves, new socks, and gloves in all sizes to help bring warmth this winter season.
Drop off your donations at the Lake Norman YMCA during Sunday services or at the Storyhill Cotton Mill office (209 Delburg Street, Davidson) during the week.
Together, we can make a big impact for families in Davidson and surrounding areas—thank you for being part of this season of giving!
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 Class 2
Foundations is our Youth version of Welcome101. This is led by staff and elders and offers our 8th & 9th-grade students an opportunity to come together and learn more about Storyhill church and how they can live out their role in God’s story. 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.
Also, students will be given the opportunity to consider baptism, confirmation and joining Storyhill Church as a Ministry Partner.
Register here.
Worship Night
Join us for an intimate evening of worship as we gather to reflect on God’s presence in this season.
When: October 24th, 7:00–8:30 PM
Where: The Perri Home | 1110 Churchill Road, Davidson, NC
Come as you are, and let’s lift our voices together in a time of connection, reflection, and reverence. We can’t wait to worship with you.
GriefShare - Week 7
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone--wherever you are in the grieving process, you are welcome in this group.
Meets in Storyhill’s Cotton Mill Office Living Room at 209 Delburg Street #136, Davidson, NC 28036.
Please order your workbook through the GriefShare website if possible.
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, October 19 9am-1 pm | Sunday, October 20 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Holly Worsley & Gray Segars
Foundations Class 1
Foundations is our Youth version of Welcome101. This is led by staff and elders and offers our 8th & 9th-grade students an opportunity to come together and learn more about Storyhill church and how they can live out their role in God’s story. 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.
Also, students will be given the opportunity to consider baptism, confirmation and joining Storyhill Church as a Ministry Partner.
Register here.
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, October 19 9am-1 pm | Sunday, October 20 - 1:30 - 3 pm | Led by Holly Worsley & Gray Segars
Mentoring Opportunity for Moms of Young Children (Session 2)
For over a decade, Linda Reeb has encouraged moms of young children (typically preschoolers and elementary-aged kiddos) to lean into their God-given roles by applying the wisdom of the Bible to their everyday lives. Together, with Deb Hart and other mentor moms, we will discuss questions like,
How can you align in motherhood with who God has created you to be?
Is there a way to connect with other moms without comparing and competing?
Is your family marriage-centered, or family-centered? If you are not married, was your family of origin marriage-centered or family-centered? What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
This group will give you an opportunity to learn, grow, and center your motherhood on wisdom from the scriptures. We look forward to cheering on moms of young in the roles God has called them to in our world today.