by smrm | Aug 7, 2013 | Going Deeper
My church used to have a “Fifth Sunday Sing” on those odd months when you had five Sundays. I always enjoyed those Sunday evenings even as kid. I could choose any song I wanted and call it out. The choir director would be forced to sing...
by smrm | Mar 25, 2013 | Going Deeper
The Festival of Nations kicks off another season at Dollywood, and so too, we begin another year of ministry among the Hosts and Guests. In Chapel this first week we took a trip around the world- opening with a children’s choir from Uganda, I was...
by smrm | Mar 18, 2013 | Going Deeper
Sunday, March 17 marked the end of the Ober Gatlinburg 50th Anniversary Ski Season! The day was planned to be a fun one with many public race and jump competitions, Ski School versus Ski Patrol competitions, and a pond skimming...
by smrm | Mar 6, 2013 | Going Deeper
Ober Gatlinburg celebrates its 50th Anniversary this season! And Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries has celebrated worship on Ober’s slopes for 31 of those seasons! Skiers and snowboarders gather each Sunday at the top of...
by smrm | Dec 4, 2012 | Going Deeper
It is the season of Advent. This is the first season of the Christian church year; the four weeks prior to and leading us into the Christmas celebration! The air is fresh with new beginnings. We eagerly anticipate celebrating the birth of Jesus with...