Synonyms for the word "uncertain" include "unpredictability,"vagueness," "doubt," and "ambivalence." These words describe the future. How long is the corona crisis going to last? Is it going to get worse? How is it going to impact the future? What long-term affect will it have on jobs and the economy? Then we think of the civil unrest in our country. Will the divide between competing worldviews continue to widen? Will rancor and animosity continue to increase? Will a

We are definitely not going to forget 2020! The corona virus has been unlike any experience. It has literally turned everything “upside down.” Businesses closed. Schools let out. Professional sports shut down. Home quaranteen. Facial masks. Supermarket shortages. Social distancing. Live streaming worship services. And, of course, the fear generated by dire predictions. Then we witnessed on video the tragic deaths of two African-Americans, Ahmaud Arbery and George Fl

Redemption Hill Church has truly been blessed with the spiritual leadership of our Preschool Director, Dawn Stern, for the past four years! She has faithfully served JESUS and our church family! She provided such valuable ministry as we transitioned from our former campus at 801 N. Circle Drive to our current transitional facility at 124 Delaware Drive. In her four years, she has overseen every aspect of our preschool ministry, including our MOPS ministry. Recently, after

Since our Kids Camp has been moved to July, we have moved this year's VBS to June. And, because of the corona virus, VBS will be live streamed! Here are the details: This year's theme is Barnstormers Aviation Adventures: Discovering the Eternal Treasure. VBS will be live stream June 22-24 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you would like to be a part of the live audience (in our worship center), please sign up online or call the church office at 596-4461. Parents, you may pick u

The ministry of Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center has impacted thousands of lives through the years, including members of Redemption Hill Church! While serving as a camp counselor for our church for Kid's Camp, I have seen first-hand the amazing things GOD has done in the lives of so many. The corona virus has severely impacted Ponderosa economically. With camp postponements and many other cancellations, the loss in revenue has exceeded $400,000+. In an effort to sust

I just received word from Stephanie (Swigart) Christian that more than enough signatures have been secured to place Initiative 120 on the November ballot. Currently and tragically, Colorado is one of only a few states that allows abortion for any reason up until birth with no restrictions. It is time to enact a 22 week abortion ban and put an end to late-term abortion in our state. According to a recent Gallop poll, 74% of Americans believe that there should be limitations

Sunday morning was like a family reunion – except without the drama! What a joy it was to see some of our church family gathered in worship in two services for the first since March 8. It was also a joy to read the comments from members who viewed our worship service live stream! Since we have not met in 3 months, we can actually say that COVID-19 has reminded us of the significance of corporate gathering as a church. Just what does GOD’s Word say about gathering as the pe

I received this information from Dr. Bill Lighty, inviting area churches to participate in a prayer gathering this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs. You are invited to participate. Here is the information: OUR CITY AND NATION NEEDS US TO PRAY TOGETHER! On Saturday June 6th at 10am in Acacia Park, the faith community is going to come together for a prayer gathering led by the churches and pastors of the city. We will be praying for racial he

Politics, the corona virus, the economic crisis, the George Floyd tragedy, and violent protests across America have taken many people’s anxiety to an unprecedented level. And then add to that all of the personal issues people face. Such stress affects the mind through weariness, which impacts people emotionally, as they experience sadness, discouragement and for some, depression. Christians certainly are not immune to anxiety (i.e., worry, stress). Because believers have a

I do not have a Facebook account, but my wife does. She showed me a Facebook post by Redemption Hill Church member Nona James. I was so deeply moved by her words that I wanted to share it with the readers of this blog. I stand 110% with Nona. She....her family....and the other African American members at Redemption Hill Church are more than just our brothers and sisters. They are our family. They are greatly loved and valued by our church, and are difference-makers in o