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From our Pastor


On Mother's Day
Beloved, as we celebrate Mother's Day this month, I want to share with you a wonderful poem I came across several years ago entitled The Meanest Mother by Bobbie Pingaro. This so serves as a step back into time as I reflect on how my home was run as well by my mother as well. The following is that wonderful article. The Meanest Mother I had the meanest mother in the whole world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs or toast. When others had cok
Robert Tibbs
May 6


In Gratitude
My goodness, this year has been a whirlwind. I am reminded of what Pastor James told his church at Jerusalem. "Put not your trust in tomorrow, for you know not what a day will bring." If ever that has been driven home in my family personally, it has certainly been with the advent of this new year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the church family for your copious prayers and various acts of love and care for both Deb and myself. At a time when I have been at a
Robert Tibbs
Mar 5


Concerning the Resurrection
We have spent the month of October with our emphasis being the fifteenth chapter of I Corinthians. Within this text we find the most comprehensive teaching in all the Bible concerning the resurrection. As we prepare for our All Saints Service next week, it is important to realize the promise of our resurrection that we have in and through the work of our Lord on that first Easter morning! For in the message before that empty tomb, we find the most emphatic event (with its dua
Robert Tibbs
Oct 30, 2025


Homecoming Impressions
After our wonderful centennial service, in this afterglow moment, I would like to take a moment as your pastor to thank so many of our...
Robert Tibbs
Oct 3, 2025


Wonderful Opportunities
As we enter into the fall semester here at First Christian, I want to share with you some wonderful opportunities that we will be...
Robert Tibbs
Aug 28, 2025


Reflections on Summer
My goodness, it's hard to believe that we're halfway through 2025. I can recall as a child being out of school on summer break and I...
Robert Tibbs
Jul 8, 2025
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