by Church @ 434 | Oct 20, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
On June 6, 1944, the D-Day invasion sealed the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany, yet the fighting continued for another 15 months. In this message from The Carpenter Shop, we explore how Jesus’ death and resurrection served as our spiritual D-Day—the enemy’s fate was decided, even though the daily skirmishes are still real. If you feel discouraged by the challenges in your life, take heart: nothing has gone wrong. Because of Jesus, you aren’t fighting for victory; you are fighting from a victory that is already secured. Discover how knowing the war is already won gives you the daily confidence to face every battle until final deliverance comes.
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by Church @ 434 | Oct 19, 2026 | Conspiracy Cases
Imagine opening your mailbox to find a chilling, jagged note detailing your darkest secrets alongside a threat to end your life. In 1976, this nightmare became reality for the small community of Circleville, Ohio. What started as venomous, anonymous threats against school bus driver Mary Gillespie soon escalated into a master class in psychological warfare that held an entire town hostage for nearly two decades. When Mary’s husband, Ron, received a frantic call and raced out to confront the writer, he ended up dead in a suspicious crash with his gun fired once—leaving behind more questions than answers. Who was watching Circleville from the shadows, and how did they know everyone’s darkest secrets? Join Jeff Dixon as he opens up the terrifying, unsolved conspiracy case of the Circleville letters.
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by Church @ 434 | Oct 19, 2026 | Celebration Worship Series
The Echo of Generosity explores how generosity transforms more than our finances—it reshapes our hearts, strengthens our faith, blesses others, and advances God’s kingdom. Generosity whether we realize it or not, bounces back, echoes through our lives and the lives of others, and blesses the world.
Because God has generously given to us through Jesus, we are invited to live with open hands rather than closed fists. This series will challenge the church to see giving not as an obligation, but as an act of worship, trust, obedience, and participation in God’s mission.
Together, we’ll discover that generosity creates a ripple effect: it changes the giver, meets real needs, builds community, and points people toward the generous heart of God.
When we live generously, God uses what we give to create an impact far beyond what we can see.
Generosity begins with recognizing that everything belongs to God.
Giving reveals and reshapes the condition of our hearts.
Trusting God frees us from fear and scarcity.
Generosity blesses both the giver and the recipient.
Our giving becomes part of God’s work in the world.
Small acts. Big impact. God-sized echoes of blessing.
by Church @ 434 | Oct 18, 2026 | Rise Above, Worship Services
Today we conclude our series entitled Rise Above with the last installment, The Strength of a Champion. Each week of the study we have been introducing you to The Champions Code and each ingredient is essential to living life like the champion you are created to be. Peace, wisdom, service, ownership, and today we add strength. Each one is necessary and interconnects with the others. Once you have the pieces to put together, it is easier to start living life a higher level, you can Rise Above the crowd and be who you were created to be.
by Church @ 434 | Oct 17, 2026 | Faith in Action
Using the nostalgic backdrop of Gilligan’s Island, this message unpacks how the church is designed to be a unique community where every “misfit” finds a home and thrives as their best self. Grounded in Ephesians 4:16, the teaching illustrates how the entire body of Christ grows and builds itself up in love only when each individual part does its work. Whether it is a natural talent, a spiritual strength, or an undeniable “X-factor,” God has uniquely equipped you with something essential to the kingdom. Through a fun, interactive exercise where participants write anonymous words of affirmation and encouragement on one another, we are reminded that no contribution is too small for God—and that you truly have a place where you belong.
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