Hedges Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union

06/05/2026

After our first night of VBS this week, I started thinking about summer memories from when I was a kid. You know, the kind that just make you smile without even trying.

For me, VBS was always one of those highlights—running around, singing loud, dancing, laughing, and learning about Jesus in ways that were just plain fun. It never felt like “just church”… it felt like something special.

And watching the kids and volunteers this week at Hedges Chapel brought all of that rushing back. It’s pretty incredible to see a new generation experiencing those same moments.

It also made me stop and think about all the people over the years who poured into me—and later into my kids. And honestly, I’m not sure I said “thank you” enough along the way.

So I want to say it now.

To all the folks from Johnstown, Columbus, Logan, Bethel, Greenville, Wakarusa, and Ashville/Circleville… thank you. Thank you for investing your time, your energy, and your love into me, into my children, and into so many others. You made and are making a difference—more than you probably ever realized.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

🌟 VBS Starts TONIGHT! 🌟

Join us at Hedges Chapel for an exciting Vacation Bible School happening on Wednesdays in June!

📅 June 3, 10, & 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
👧👦 Ages 3–13
🎉 A fun-filled time with Bible lessons, games, and great friendships each week!
Don’t miss the first night TONIGHT!

👉 Register now: hedgeschapel.org
Bring a friend and come be part of something special! 🙌

05/30/2026

🎉 Join Us for Mission Sunday! 🎉
We’d love for you to be part of our Mission Sunday Celebration at 10:30 AM with special guest missionary Teresa Bowman!
After the service, stick around for a potluck meal 🍽️—a great time to enjoy delicious food, connect with one another, and get to know Teresa personally!
Don’t miss this special morning of worship, mission, and fellowship—we can’t wait to see you there!

05/27/2026

You’re invited to Bible & Beverage tonight!
We’ll pray together, dive into the life of Joseph, and take a moment to celebrate our graduates.
It’s a great mid‑week boost — hope to see you this evening.

05/26/2026

Ever had someone “find faith” just to make a sale? 👀

In this clip, Pastor Rob shares a real story—and a powerful reminder:

👉 People of faith don’t cut corners to get ahead.

Our integrity matters because our reward isn’t here… it’s eternal.

💭 So the question is: Are you working for people—or for God?

05/25/2026

Is Your Work Worship?

That’s the question we wrestled with as we looked at Ephesians 6:5–9 on Sunday.

It’s easy to separate our faith from our work—Sunday feels spiritual, while Monday feels… ordinary. But Scripture challenges that mindset. What if your daily work is actually meant to be worship?

To help us see that, I shared the story of Emil Kapaun.

Kapaun was one of the most decorated chaplains in military history. During the Korean War, under intense enemy fire, he didn’t run away from danger—he ran straight into it, rescuing wounded soldiers.

When others were ordered to retreat, he made a different choice. He stayed behind. He knew he would likely be captured. But he refused to leave the wounded behind.

Even in a prisoner-of-war camp, he continued to live out his faith through his work. He gave away his own food. He encouraged the weak and the dying. He served others faithfully—right up until his final breath.

That’s what it looks like when work becomes worship—not just what you do, but how and why you do it.

On this Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. And stories like Kapaun’s remind us that a life lived for others—and for God—has eternal impact.

So as you step into your work this week, here’s the challenge:
👉 Are you honoring God in what you do?
👉 Are you working for what’s eternal, not just what’s temporary?

What is one way you can honor God at work this week?