The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

End-of-Year Giving Dates

As you plan your end-of-year gift to our church, please note the following dates for the 2022 tax year. You can find details on ways to give at stonebriar.org/giving. Thank you for your faithful support of our ministries!

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Jesse and David

Early Childhood Sunday Praise Pack

Virtual Clubhouse Video Download Parent’s Guide God chooses Jesse’s son David as Israel’s king and reminds Israel that the Promised One—a branch from Jesse’s family tree—will one day arrive and change everything. Wonder Truth: God Sees the Big Picture Scripture: 1 Samuel 16; Isaiah 11 Word of Wonder Work together this week on memorizing this …

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An Update & Message from Pastor Chuck Swindoll

Thank you for praying for Pastor Chuck as he’s been recovering from his fall. We are happy to share that he is continuing to heal very well and that all follow-up visits with his care team point toward a full recovery ahead. As we look to the weeks to come, Pastor Chuck asked us to …

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Church Offices Closed December 22–January 5

Church Offices Closed

Our church offices will be closed from December 22 through January 5 to allow our staff time to rest and celebrate with their families. If you have an urgent need for pastoral care during this time, please call 469-252-5200 and follow the prompts to reach a pastor-on-call.

Abraham

Early Childhood Sunday Praise Pack

Virtual Clubhouse Video Download Parent’s Guide God promised Abraham a son, but as the years wore on, this seemed impossible. Abraham was far too old for children! But God keeps His promises in His time. Wonder Truth: God Keeps His Promises Scripture: Genesis 15; 17 Word of Wonder Work together this week on memorizing this …

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Stonebriar Minute

Throughout the month of November, with our Grateful for His Greatness journals, we’ve been pondering the attributes of God and praising the Lord for who He is. Now, as we enter the Christmas season, we have a new resource for you—Grateful for God’s Word, a 25-day devotional that celebrates the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ. …

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Christmas Concert

Joy of Every Longing Heart

This weekend, come and celebrate the birth of our long-awaited Savior with Joy of Every Longing Heart, a concert of worship presented by our Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. Invite a friend and join us on Saturday, December 2 at 11 a.m. or Sunday, December 3 at 9 or 10:45 a.m. in the Worship Center.

Grief, Holiness, and the Holidays

Grief, Holiness, and the Holidays

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one this holiday season, come find encouragement and support at Christ Brings Light to a Grieving Heart, a two-part holiday series from our Grief: A Pathway to Holiness program. Learn more and register to join us on Tuesdays, December 5 and 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Children’s and Youth Christmas Concert

Make My Heart Your Bethlehem

Join us on Sunday, December 10 at 9 or 10:45 a.m. for Make My Heart Your Bethlehem, a concert of worship presented by our Children’s and Youth Choirs. Through songs and Scriptures, they will tell of the Child promised to bring light out of darkness, inspiring us all to respond to Jesus with hearts of …

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Featured Volunteer Opportunities

Featured Volunteer Opportunities

Get in the holiday spirit by helping to stuff Christmas stockings for Christian Community Action next Monday, December 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up are welcome to serve, so bring your kids, too! Want to commit to serving in 2024? Now’s the time to start exploring all the different ways to …

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