weeds growing in the cracks
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weeds growing in the cracks

Pastor Layne spoke recently about the many ways “blessings” can be defined. We are blessed to be member-stewards of the abundance that includes Central Christian Church, Austin. We share an abundance of joyful spirit, knowing as we do and practicing as best we can right now the teachings of Jesus. We accept and share the...

We’re Growing a Congregation of Weeds
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We’re Growing a Congregation of Weeds

We're growing a congregation of weeds - drought tolerant natives that will keep flowering
throughout the summer, hopefully with another bursting of blooms in the fall. Gardening with God
begins with "Let it Be" - observe, discern. Then devotion in works of faith.

The Earth Is My Garden
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The Earth Is My Garden

Yo howdy all y’all! It is Memorial Day as I write, sitting this early morning in the shade of one of our heritage pecan trees. The light of the rising sun reflects off the windows of the Capitol – random sparkles briefly on the golden star held aloft by the goddess of Liberty atop the...

Gardening with God
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Gardening with God

Yo howdy, All Y’all. Early in his presence as our Senior Pastor, Pastor Layne placed little signs in ourgarden, two of which read:“Watch the space!Wildflower garden in progress!” Just so y’all know, “Wild!” precedes “flowers!” Some of our gardens are clearly in the “wild” phase. “But if we hope for what we do not see,...

Help for the Harvest
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Help for the Harvest

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:12-13 Our gardens downtown embracing our church are growing vigorously! Spring is the season ofrebirth and Resurrection. Already we have begun sharing the harvest of healthy greens –spinach, kale, chard – and herbs...

Watch This Space!
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Watch This Space!

Yo Howdy Church! Let’s share in the knowledge, comfort and process understanding that Central Christian Church,Austin (Disciples of Christ) is growing! We are growing weeds and other wildflowers, herbs, vegetables and produce, roses and floweringnative drought tolerant perennials – we’ve even been joined by new members. This is the season I find most interesting –...