
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)

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.

MEN'S AM STUDY | In the Light of Eternity
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

MEN'S PM STUDY | In the Light of Eternity
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

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.

MEN'S A.M. STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (2nd meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

MEN'S PM STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (2nd meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

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).

Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a time of celebration, renewal, and joy as we worship the resurrected Jesus together. This year, Easter holds special significance as it marks our first Easter in the new building!
Join us on Sunday, April 20, 2025, for a meaningful time of worship, reflection, and community. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, family, and neighbors to experience the hope of the gospel. We look forward to celebrating with you as we continue to see God’s faithfulness in this season of growth. Stay tuned for more details, and let's prepare our hearts for this special day!
P.S. To help make room for guests, we encourage our regular attendees to attend the 9:15 AM service if possible. Also, please note that Middle School Pathfinders will not be meeting on Easter Sunday so families can worship together. The Youth Room will also serve as overflow if the Sanctuary is at capacity.

MEN'S A.M. STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (3rd meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

MEN'S PM STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (3rd meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

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.

MEN'S A.M. STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (4th meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

MEN'S PM STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (4th meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

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

MEN'S A.M. STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (final meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

MEN'S PM STUDY | In the Light of Eternity (5th meeting)
Many are the books about life in heaven, but what happens when heaven’s population is transferred to earth? In this Bible Study, you’ll discover answers to this question and many more, such as these:
- Who will be in the Millennium?
- What will our bodies be like?
- What will planet Earth be like?
- What will we do in the Millennium?
- Who are Gog and Magog?
- Will there be interaction with angels?
- What will the rewards of the saints look like?
- Will there be rank and authority?
- Will there be marriage and procreation in the Millennium?
The Bible addresses all these questions. Join us for this five-week men’s study taught by Dr. Jay Zinn. There will be a Tuesday morning option and a Thursday evening option. Both groups will meet at Storyhill Church.

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
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.
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: 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 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

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 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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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.