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Friday, May 28, 2010

Awaken: Series Finale

Don't miss the series finale of Awaken: The Big Picture this Sunday @ 9:30 and 11 a.m.


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Monday, May 17, 2010

Awaken: The Mind of Worship

Brennan Manning, a devout Christian author and Franciscan Priest, once said, “Worship is the raising of the mind and the heart to God.  It's a sense of wonder, awe and profound gratitude.” So many times we reserve this “raising of the heart and mind” for Sunday morning, but where do your thoughts go when your outside of church? 
 
As we continued in our series, Awaken: The Big Picture this past Sunday, we...

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Flood Relief: We've Just Begun

Over the past 2 weeks, Rolling Hills has been able to work and spend significant time in over 35 different homes doing flood relief. As a church we have mobilized over 325 volunteers, which have contributed 2500 hours to flood relief here in our community, in addition to the countless donations and supplies you have given. Over the next several days we will be assessing the long-term, ongoing needs of the many homeowners and neighbors we have been...

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Flood Relief: Week 2 Preview

Over the past week most of us have watched in dismay as our community and the surrounding areas have been devastated by flooding. We often see these images and hear such difficult stories and want to do something to make a difference. Thank you Rolling Hills for the ways you have stepped up, given of your time and supported those here in...

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Friday, May 7, 2010

Flood Relief: Join Us This Saturday

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Reaching Out, Growing Up and Giving All: Join Us This Saturday

What a week this has been! We have been overwhelmed with the support, manpower, donations and time so many of you have given to the flood relief efforts here in Franklin. Since Monday, Rolling Hills has had over 100 volunteers working in 5 different neighborhoods on over 20 homes. So many of you have shown up to help and have already made a huge difference. Yet, in some ways our work is just beginning as we partner with families and individuals...

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Wednesday Recap / Thursday "All Call"

Today was the day when it all sunk in. Most of us have been running on adrenalin since the weekend – and praise God for adrenalin because there has been a lot to do in the first 72 hours.

But today the impact of this past weekend resonated in a whole new way among our volunteers. The working...

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Wednesday Recovery "All Call"

Thanks to everyone who has given of their time and resources to help with the recovery efforts the past two days. Given the feedback we've received from our teams in the field today, there is a great need for additional volunteers. Therefore, we are asking all available volunteers to meet at the WareHouse at 9am or 1pm Wednesday. We will assign teams when you arrive.

If you have access to any of the supplies below, we have a special need for them in one of our hardest hit...

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Day 2 Recap

At Rolling Hills our vision has always been, “A People of God, Reaching Out, Growing Up and Giving All.” The past two days we’ve put that vision into action as we sent team after team into our flood damaged community.

While our tasks included moving furniture, pulling up floors, taking down drywall and handing out supplies, the value of our presence was most felt in the conversations. The families...

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Flood Relief: Day 2

Yesterday we sent three recovery teams into our community to start the clean up efforts. We are so thankful for those who have given of their time and resources, and based on our reports from teams in the field yesterday, your prayers and support are still very much in need.

Thanks to an amazing display of...

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