by Staff | Jun 27, 2016 | Family
If there is one word to describe Caroline, it is JOY. Every Sunday, she has a big grin on her face. She is always ready with a hug or high-five. Caroline has a way of making people feel extra-special. She shows love indiscriminately, greeting strangers and friends...
by Staff | Jun 27, 2016 | Family
Last week, St. Michael’s welcomed 84 children each day where they learned that Jesus gives us hope, courage, direction, love, and power. We shared modern-day and Biblical faith stories, played games, and conducted science experiments! It was a memorable time filled...
by Staff | May 31, 2016 | Outreach
In April, members of St. Michael’s visited Vida Joven de México (Tijuana), a home for children who have been abandoned or have parents in prison. We spent a fun, joy-filled morning with the children, playing games, making crafts, and capturing lots of memories. We...
by Staff | May 24, 2016 | Carlsbad Community
The pickleball courts at St. Michael’s by-the-Sea were born out of community, and exist to serve the community. St. Michael’s was first introduced to this budding sport through neighbors at Carlsbad by the Sea (CBTS). In the fall of 2013 residents of CBTS...
by Staff | May 16, 2016 | Family
My first exposure to Mount Hermon was not as a camper, but as an employee. I spent two summers during my college years being paid to hike in the Redwoods and coach rock climbing. Now in attendance as a pastor’s wife, parent, and pilgrim, I am on the...
by Staff | May 10, 2016 | Family, Outreach
Each summer at St. Michael’s, children, teens, and adults gather to enjoy a week of Vacation Bible School together. Children who attend are blessed by experiencing the love of Christ while making friends, playing games, doing fun science experiments, and more. Teens...
by Staff | May 2, 2016 | Church Life, Encouragement
My mother—preacher’s wife, Sunday School teacher, VBS director, Prayer Band president, hostess to visiting evangelists, missionaries—and mother to four—was a quiet helper to my father and a woman who had hot soup ready for lunch when we rushed in from school. She...