We wanted to create a space where we could update you on news from around the church, information on upcoming events, follow up to a recent sermon.
Often you will find thoughts on a Sunday message or event stories from our life together as a church.
Whisper Mountain - Alive Summer Camp Letter to Parents
A letter to the parents of Alive Youth Ministries from Matt and Claire regarding summer 2023....
Connect Room Update: Books for your home bookshelf
Looking for a great new read? We've got some updated suggestions in our Connect Room for you—here's a preview of what's new!...
Metro Young Adults Summer Update
Rest isn't aimless. It always has a direction. So let me ask you, where is your rest taking you?...
Keep ReadingPrank Your Pastor: Alive 2021 Summer Fundraiser
The fate of your pastors is in your hands...or better yet, your wallets. Give generously and join us for some fun. It's for the kids....
Keep ReadingA Call To Prayer and Fasting
Metro Young Adults has issued a call to 10 days of prayer and fasting. We want to be a part of exalting Jesus over Central Florida in 2021. Consider joining us in prayer over the next 10 days....
Keep ReadingMetro Young Adults: A Night of Hopeful Lament
A Long Dark Night There have been times in my life where I just couldn't see anyway forward. The circumstances confronting me were so overwhelming, so painful, so dark, that I didn't know where to take my next step. As a matter of fact, I'm not sure I would be able to even get to my feet. The loss of a child. The failing of my body. The fracturing of friendships. It's...
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Resources for better listening to sermons
Have you ever had a hard time remembering specifics from the Sunday morning sermon only a few hours after service? It's embarrassing but I know, I've been there myself. It's so easy to listen and even be encouraged in the moment but forget what I heard as I go about my day and week. It reminds me of one of the most challenging verses I know in scripture, James 1:22-25: "...
Keep ReadingPraying Together
I’ve been a follower of Jesus for over 15 years now. That might be an impressive number to a few and probably laughable to others. I only bring it up because after 15 years I find that I still make some of the same silly mistakes over and over again. ...
Keep ReadingUprising: Alive Summer Camp 2019
Something was different about the way she looked. Did she get a haircut? Should I say something about her hair? I couldn't figure out why this young girl in our church looked so different. And then it hit me, she was smiling....
Keep ReadingHow Can I/We Make A Difference: Funtober Fest
How can I make a difference? I love this question. It's a question that is loaded with ownership. The kind of person who asks this question often looks at a need and then gladly assumes responsibility to address it. As much as I love that question, I think it always needs to be asked underneath a much larger question. How can we make a difference? How beautiful it is when...
Keep ReadingBack To School Supplies Drive and Event
Metro Life has been asked by both the City of Casselberry and the Refugee Church Alliance to collect school supplies for children in need. To pull it off we need your help!...
Keep ReadingMeans of Grace Resource List
Here is a running list of resources the Alive Leaders use in their pursuit of God! ...
Keep ReadingDear Parents of Alive Middle Schoolers
A letter from Shane Kohout to the parents of Alive Youth Group's middle school teens on some important information and updates. ...
Keep Reading[Alive Update] 2017 Summer Plans
Shane gives us a glimpse into the summer of 2017 and the plans that Alive Youth Group has together...
Keep Reading[Local Impact] Neighbor-to-Neighbor Follow Up: Vision for Casselberry
A follow up note by Shane Kohout on MLC's recent Neighbor-To-Neighbor outreach and some photos from the day! ...
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