Storyhill Events
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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).
Church-Wide Abaco Mission Trip
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).
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: July 13 - 21
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.
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.
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.
GriefShare - Week 6
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.
Serve Day
During Storyhill Serve Day, our Sunday worship takes the form of going out and serving in our community. Teams serve nearly twenty different projects, hoping to meet a need for an organization doing great work in our backyard. Serving together is one of our foundational practices as a church family, and we hope that Serve Day will be one way that we discover more about how we can engage in the Holy Spirit’s redemptive mission.
Are you interested in helping with planning, logistics, or leadership? Email missions@storyhill.org.
GriefShare - Week 5
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.
Parent's Night Out
In partnership with the Davidson Fellows Program, we are thrilled to offer Parents Night Out to the families of Storyhill Church!
Prepare your kids for fun, silliness, and friendship! We will provide a pizza dinner and sweet treat for each child. Please note any special needs or allergies in your registration.
Youth VANTREAT
VANTREAT is our fall retreat for middle and high school students. We’ll be taking a road-trip together, completing challenges, making fun pit stops, and learning more along the way about what it means to be journeying with Jesus.
Destination: Unknown! As part of the adventure, the destination is a secret. Parents, you will get a full itinerary once we depart Davidson. If you want to know more, we will of course tell you, but ask you to help us keep the destination a surprise.
We hope our middle school and high schoolers will join us as we continue to grow together in community alongside of our leaders and each other.
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 4
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.
Women's Fall Retreat
The Storyhill Women’s Ministry Team would love to worship, learn, and grow alongside you in the mountains this fall. We will gather at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC on for a weekend of teaching, fellowship, and worship from September 27-29! We are full of hopeful anticipation for this weekend that Jesus set aside for the women of Storyhill Church to draw near to him and each other. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at grow@storyhill.org.
Mentoring Opportunity for Moms of Young Children (Session 1)
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.
Men's Speaker Event | Luke Witte
Join Luke Witte, former collegiate (Ohio State) and professional (Cleveland Cavaliers) basketball player, as he shares his life story. Luke will highlight how being “at the center of the worst event in sports in the 20th century” shaped his faith and his family.
GriefShare - Week 3
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.
Abaco Interest Meeting
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).