Mario Villella

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So I Heard The Building Is Totally Paid For!

So I Heard The Building Is Totally Paid For!

March 31, 2016
by Mario Villella

Recently, on a Sunday morning, someone said to me, "So, I heard that this building is totally paid for. That's great." Yeah, that would be great! ...if it were true. But it isn't. I'm not sure where the rumor originated, but Gary Haverdink (director of ministries and operations) said he's heard it several times recently, too.
Why Don't We Pass An Offering Plate?

Why Don't We Pass An Offering Plate?

March 31, 2016
by Mario Villella

At Good News Church, we feel that it is very important that we explain to you not only what we do, but why we do what we do. In this article, we wanted to share with you why we do not pass an offering plate and instead have boxes at the back of the room.
Want To Like Your Church Even More? Serve!

Want To Like Your Church Even More? Serve!

May 11, 2016
by Mario Villella

This was an interesting observation from this past month. It seems to me, and to the people that I talked to, that the people who quickly grow discontent with their church (or feel that their church isn't doing a good enough job) tend to be people who don't play a significant role in serving others who are a part of their church. And the reverse also seems to be true.
Why Doesn't Good News Church Have A Typical Youth Group?
At Good News Church, we feel that it is very important that we explain to you not only what we do, but why we do what we do. So, for this article, I wanted to answer the question, "Why doesn't Good News Church have a typical youth group?"
Five Reasons To Donate To Good News Church This Summer
There are five reasons why we think you should use your money to support Good News Church. These are primarily reasons for people who consider Good News Church to be their church home.
Bringing A New Elder Onto The Governing Board

Bringing A New Elder Onto The Governing Board

September 15, 2016
by Mario Villella

The point of this article is to let you know that Lance Powers has been nominated to serve on the board of Good News Church as an elder. Let me fill you in on the details...
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