by The Smiths | Jan 31, 2020
We are so thankful for the support of the Connection ministry at Countryside ! So many have asked what our needs are. I wanted to share here about some of the current needs and what God has been up to in and through this ministry. Our team has come up with our focus...
by The Smiths | Nov 10, 2019
Our 1st couple of weeks back at The Connection have flown by ! This past week, we were on our family vacation so i had TIME to reflect and process all that the Lord has done during this time !!! Now, I want to share it with all of you! First, if you were surprised by...
by The Smiths | Jun 29, 2018
I am not sure why I have been feeling the tug of the Lord to blog again but it is definitely there. So many of you have asked what we have been up to and many times I just have not had the energy or the heart to share it . When I read my last blog post this morning I...
by The Smiths | Jun 29, 2018
I am not sure why I have been feeling the tug of the Lord to blog again but it is definitely there. So many of you have asked what we have been up to and many times I just have not had the energy or the heart to share it . When I read my last blog post this morning I...
by Shanda Mackey | Nov 16, 2017
I remember after momma passed from us to Heaven, I dreaded the holidays. The pain that came with them was so unbearable! Now my boys are adults!!! But God is pouring his Grace into me and brought me joy in family, neighbors, and the holidays! The Thanksgiving Meal for...
by Shanda Mackey | Sep 22, 2017
This afternoon, I drove up Evans Road en route to Manhattan to eat with a friend. As always, I look at The Connection to make sure everything is “Okay”. Many times there are boys playing basketball… other times soccer… and sometimes everything...
by Shanda Mackey | Aug 19, 2017
On January 15-22, 2018, I will be traveling to the island of Roatan, Honduras to participate in a annual joint effort with the local missionaries on the island and supporters from the United States. Together we assist the children that live at the dump on the island...
by Shanda Mackey | Aug 16, 2017
Four years ago, God provided an opportunity to heal my broken heart still mourning over the death of my mother. I had just returned from a mission trip to Peru, and God lead me to The Connection's Homework Helpers. I began to help an hour or two a week and the...
by Shanda Mackey | Aug 13, 2017
It has been an amazing summer! 4 Vacation Bible Schools, a short term mission trip to Honduras, 5 Day Club, Victory Sports, a cook out, a visiting mission team from Alabama, Youth Serve, The Way, a mission to serve at Walt’s Chapel, a free yard sale of school...
by Shanda Mackey | Aug 12, 2017
Tonight was one of those nights when you know that God has been glorified! When you know the smiling faces and the squeals of delight from the children reached the ears of the Lord. His Church loved and provided book bags and school supplies for 92 from Countryside...
