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Send us Fan Mail“From Doubt to Belief” – Pastor Todd ReynoldsIn this powerful Resurrection message from John 20:24–29, Pastor Todd Reynolds challenges the common label of “Doubting Thomas” and reframes the story as a journey from honest doubt to transformational belief.Rather than condemning Thomas, Pastor Todd highlights a deeper truth: all the disciples struggled to believe the resurrection at first. Doubt is not the enemy of faith—it's often the doorway to a stronger, more personal encounter with Jesus.Pastor Todd emphasizes that:Faith is not about blind belief, but personal experience with Christ.What ultimately convinced Thomas was not argument or logic, but an encounter with the risen Jesus—and specifically the evidence of His suffering.Jesus does not avoid doubters; He pursues them, meeting them right in their questions, fears, and uncertainty.The message connects Thomas' story to our everyday lives:We doubt when life doesn't make sense, when prayers seem unanswered, or when pain feels overwhelming.Like the father in Mark 9, many of us live in the tension of: “I believe—help my unbelief.”The turning point comes when Jesus invites Thomas to take a step forward:“Stop doubting and believe.”Pastor Todd drives home a central truth:Faith is not a system of beliefs—it's a relationship with a living Savior.Growth doesn't happen in one leap, but one step at a time toward Jesus.The sermon culminates in Thomas' declaration:“My Lord and my God!”This is more than belief—it's surrender.Key takeaway:No matter where you are—full of faith or full of questions—Jesus is still coming after you. And the path from doubt to belief always begins with one simple step: move toward Him.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful Easter message, Pastor Todd Reynolds challenges us to move beyond simply believing in the resurrection to actually living in its reality. Centered on Jesus' declaration in John 11—“I am the resurrection and the life”—this sermon reframes Easter as more than a historical event or future hope. It is a present, transforming reality available right now. Using the story of Lazarus, Pastor Todd highlights the difference between Martha's belief in a future resurrection and Jesus' invitation to experience resurrection life in the present. Too often, we settle for what he calls an “Easter-less conversion”—a faith that believes the facts but lacks the power of personal transformation. The result? A life of going through the motions rather than experiencing new life in Christ.This message presses a crucial question:Do you believe in Easter, or have you discovered it?Drawing from Romans and 2 Corinthians, the sermon emphasizes that resurrection life begins the moment we encounter Jesus. Even as our outward lives face challenges and decay, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. Resurrection is not something that waits for death—it is something that begins now, bringing new life, new hope, and new transformation from the inside out.Pastor Todd calls listeners to shift from “if only” thinking (looking back with regret) to “what if” faith—embracing the reality that Jesus is present and active today, bringing the power of the future into our current circumstances.Key Takeaways:Easter is not just something to believe—it's something to experience.Resurrection is not an event; it is a person—Jesus Christ.Eternal life doesn't start when you die; it starts when you meet Jesus.God is actively bringing new life into what feels dead right now.The invitation of Easter is not just belief—but transformation.This Easter message is a call to stop settling for less and to step into the full, life-changing reality of resurrection—right here, right now.Bottom line:Jesus isn't just offering life someday.He's offering life today.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us Fan MailShady Grove Wesleyan Church (March 1, 2026), titled "The Way: Invitation," a sermon by Pastor Todd Reynolds based on Isaiah 55:1–14.Sermon Summary: The Way: InvitationPastor Todd Reynolds discusses the concept of being followers of "The Way" and the struggle of maintaining spiritual hunger and pursuit of Jesus.The Covenant & Exile: Using Isaiah 55, he explains how God invites his people back from exile, not with commands, but with an invitation to a banquet.Invitation vs. Command: Pastor Todd emphasizes that Jesus' teachings are invitations to a better, abundant life, rather than mere moral commands.Who is Invited? The invitation is for everyone, especially the broken, ashamed, and thirsty—those who feel they don't fit in.Abundant Life: He challenges the congregation to move beyond simply being "saved" and to pursue the abundant life Jesus promises.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us Fan Mail This Sunday service message, "The Way: Dying to Self," delivered by Pastor Myles Pitts at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church on March 22, 2026, explores the countercultural Christian concept of self-denial based on Matthew 16:23-26.Key Themes and Highlights:The Danger of Self-Obsession : Pastor Pitts highlights how modern culture encourages a self-centered life—focused on personal desires, opinions, and social media validation—which contradicts the teachings of Jesus.The Path of True Discipleship : Based on the text, being a disciple means denying oneself, taking up the cross, and following Jesus. This requires mimicking the life of the Teacher, rather than picking and choosing comfortable parts of the faith.Crucified with Christ : Referencing Galatians 2:20, the message emphasizes that dying to self is not done alone, but with Christ. It is a daily process of clearing out selfish ambition to allow Christ to live through the believer.Practical Application: Pastor Pitts provides practical advice on how to live this out:Listen more to God and others instead of dominating conversations.Trust God's understanding over personal logic.Forgive others to resemble Christ.Submit personal dreams to God's will.The service concludes with a call to treat life not as a throne for self-worship, but as an altar for daily sacrifice to God.  Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us Fan Mail In this sermon, Pastor Todd Reynolds delivers a message entitled "The Way: Belonging" based on Matthew 12:46-50, discussing how Jesus redefined the concept of family (23:07). Pastor Reynolds challenges the traditional view of family by emphasizing that belonging to God's family is based on doing the will of the Father rather than just bloodlines (35:20).Key Highlights:Redefining Family: Jesus teaches that his true family consists of those who follow God, which radicalized the concept in his time (35:55).The Church as Family: The church is meant to be a solution to the modern epidemic of loneliness, provided it functions as a family rather than a place for individualistic pursuits (39:41).Active Participation: Reynolds urges congregants to move beyond simply attending or volunteering, and to instead belong and serve out of love, just as one does within a biological family (43:17).The service concludes with a powerful communion ceremony, reinforcing the idea of gathering together as a family around the table (50:07).  Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Shady Grove Radio, host Dan Loggins chats with preschool director Stephanie DiMora about her personal journey of healing from past hurt and childhood trauma. Stephanie shares her story of a volatile home life, facing abuse as a child, and how she struggled with her identity and feeling fatherless. She emphasizes that healing is a process, not an overnight event, and highlights the importance of choosing to work through pain with God's help and professional support. Stephanie shares her story to offer hope to others, encouraging them to  seek help, and realize they are never alone or too broken for redemption. Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us a text In this episode of Shady Grove Radio, I sit down with Stan and Pastor Denise Sacks at their kitchen table in Oak Ridge to talk about how a simple choir practice invitation led them into a lifetime of missions. You'll hear how God used short-term trips to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and even Cuba to change their hearts, grow their faith, and open doors they never expected. Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Send us a textOn the morning of Friday, September 29th, Ray and Rosanna Eggers woke to the sound of pounding rain in western North Carolina. The gentle stream that flowed near their mountain home had turned into a raging force of nature. Looking out the window, Ray's face grew tense. "We gotta go," he said firmly.Grabbing a few essentials, they headed for the door, but by the time they stepped outside, the water was already knee-deep. The stream had become a flood. Scrambling to higher ground, they reached an elevated road and watched helplessly as the surging waters tore through their beloved home. Furniture, photographs, and keepsakes—all the memories built over a lifetime—were swept away in a matter of minutes.When the floodwaters finally receded, Ray and Rosanna returned to what was left of their house. Mud covered every surface. The floors were warped and buckled, and the drywall had crumbled. It was devastation in every direction. Their hearts sank. Everything was gone.In the aftermath, their first thought was to contact their children. But with cell phone service down, every call failed. Anxiety grew as they desperately tried to let their family know they were safe. Finally, after several agonizing hours, they made contact with their four daughters. Everyone was safe. But the reality remained—Ray and Rosanna's home was gone.What followed in the weeks and months to come was a testimony to compassion and faith. Help began to arrive—sometimes from the most unexpected places. Strangers offered support. A generous family from Maryland donated a beautiful travel trailer, giving them a place to live. Cash donations poured in from people they had never met. Samaritan's Purse sent a team to help clear the debris from their property, cleaning and preparing the land where their home once stood.The Shady Grove Family has been privileged to join in the love and support for  Ray and Rosanna.This story of heartbreak, resilience, and the overwhelming love of a community is the focus of today's episode of Shady Grove Radio. It's a powerful reminder of how, even in the darkest moments, the hands and feet of Christ are present in the kindness and generosity of others.Tune in to hear the full story of Ray and Rosanna Eggers—a story of loss, faith, and the light that shines through when everything else is washed away.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Kevin Rybak is grateful everyday now.  He's made an incredibly difficult journey to get there.  Kevin found his purpose in Jesus Christ.  Through success and failure, addiction and grief, jail, prison and freedom, Kevin found a church and a Savior with open arms.   Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

As Pastor Barry Van Steenburg begins as our Youth Pastor this podcast will help you get to know him!   Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

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The friend who became a loving wife. Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

There is hope & healing after divorce.  Pastor Warren Delling shares his story of recovery following a divorce that derailed his ministry, family and life.  He is leading a Divorce & Discipleship Group at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church in Colfax, NC.  Details here www.shadygrove.net/ministries.  DIVORCE CARE Discipleship GroupJoin anytime for these sessions on Wednesdays, September 13 - December 6th, 6:30-8:00 PMMeeting location - Class B102, across from the elevator to the right.To register, text DIVORCE to 336-525-5870.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Warren Delling was a seasoned, experienced pastor when his ministry and life were rocked by divorce.  It was a long and difficult journey but he eventually found healing.  That's why Shady Grove and Warren are offering DivorceCare beginning September 13, 2023.  If you know someone who has experienced divorce please share this podcast with them.   For more information on DivorceCare at Shady Grove check out this link https://www.shadygrove.net/ministries and scroll down to "DivorceCare".Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Mothers Of Presschoolers sometimes need a break!  Shady Grove Wesleyan offers a MOPS group led by an experienced, energetic & wise Mom, Dawn Hooker.  She shares the details here. Check out the MOPS FB page along with other links below: MOPS FB page https://www.facebook.com/SGWMOPSClick here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/eventsFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurchShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Pastor Todd says church membership is a way to get connected more closely with the mission of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church.  There's a place for everyone to serve and church membership might be you next step!  Hear all about it!Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurchShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

This is part 1 of a 2 part series "Remembering Richard Reynolds". Richard & Cecile Reynolds have two sons & we hear from both on this episode.  Pastor Todd Reynolds is our pastor at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church.  His brother Pastor Mike Reynolds live in Greenville, SC. Richard was retired Police Chief of Kings Mountain Police Department where he served the community of Kings Mountain for over 30 years. After retiring from Kings Mountain Police Department, Richard continued to serve the citizens of Cleveland County as a deputy of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department for 15 years.Richard was a faithful member of the First Wesleyan Church of Kings Mountain. Richard's passion and friendships evolved around the Midway I and Midway II fishing lakes in Kings Mountain where he loved to fish. Most of all, Richard loved and served his family with all he could give.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Today the Puerto Rico SG Missions Team is busy with repairs & construction on a sister Wesleyan Church.  The team is assisting Bethel Wesleyan Church from Rose Hill, NC on a project that began two years ago.  It's a veteran team with Stan Sacks, Bob Beaver & Floyd Holmes.  Take a listen!Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

In 1980 longtime pastor Dixon Wood retired and Shady Grove welcomed Pastor Don & Carol Milstead along with their children Ben & Corey.  For eleven years their lives intertwined with the good people of Shady Grove for God's glory.    Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Pastor Don Milstead hired Margaret Gasperson as youth pastor in 1980.  She and her husband George moved to Shady Grove and stayed twenty years.  They made new friends, grew to know God better and serve Him better.  Dan talks with George and Margaret about the hard  times interspersed with  laughter.  Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

For more than 30 Years Pastor Dixon & Naomi Wood served our Shady Grove Wesleyan Church Family and the Colfax, NC community.  Joan Wood Rampey was five years old when she moved to Shady Grove.  She along with her four siblings called the parsonage on the east of of Bunker Hill Rd home.  Joan joins us to celebrate 150 Years of Shady Grove. Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

This is Part 2!  Pastor Scott & Laura tell us about their kids, Amelia & Allester!  And a very special personal journey Pastor Scott & Laura traveled by God's grace.  Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Scott & Laura Bryson were married right out of college.  Wooo hoo!  College sweethearts headed full steam into life.  Laura a public school teacher and Scott a Worship Pastor spent 15 years at Kannapolis First Wesleyan Church, NC.  Now they are being welcomed to Shady Grove Wesleyan Church with Scott as the Worship Pastor and Laura bringing her musical talents.  Their two children Amelia & Allester will taking Colfax, NC by storm! Get ready!Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

This Wednesday SG Radio presents "Meet The Brysons!".   Pastor Scott & Laura tell us all about themselves as we welcome them to Shady Grove.  Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Coming soon on SG Radio! Celebrating150 years with pastors & others from Shady Grove. Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

In 1997 Pastor Wes & Terry Brown were called to Shady Grove.  What lay ahead of the church required leadership, unity and above all the blessings of God.  The property on N. Bunker Hill Road had more than thirty decaying, dilapidated vacant buildings.  Plans and decisions had to be made.  Lighthearted at times, Pastor Wes & Terry recount their years when there was construction, destruction and dependence on the leading of God.  Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Pastor Todd and his son Andrew Reynolds talk with Dan about their relationship with humor and candor!Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

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Pastor Todd preaches about hearing from God on Pentecost SundayShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

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Dan sits down with Joey Simcox to chat about his mother who passed away a year ago.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan sits down with Pastor Todd to talk about Shady Groves upcoming 150th anniversary.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan sits down with Missions Pastor Denise Sacks and her husband, Stan.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan chats with Pastor John Vernon, Chaplin of the High Point Police DepartmentShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan sits down with Jeff Geary and talks about his testimony and how he's caring for anyone God puts in his path.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan talks with Mike Murray, director of Under the Bridge Ministries in Greensboro, NCShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan talks missions month at Shady Grove with Pastor DoreenShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan sits down with Pastor Todd and discusses the upcoming membership class, board meeting, and other important news from Shady Grove Wesleyan ChurchShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan talks with Bo and Nell Smith about Bo's fight with Covid in December and how God was with them.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan interviews Diana Andrews, executive director of Reach Out Pregnancy CenterShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan talks with several kids in the Shady Grove Awana programShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Pastor Todd and Michelle Reynolds reflect on her cancer diagnosis and how God was with them in 2020Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan talks with Pastor Todd and Michelle about how God has brought them through Michelle's cancer diagnosis and treatment this past year.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

Dan talks with Pastor Todd about what's in the future for Shady Grove in 2021Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

A conversation with Pastor Todd about advent, relationships, and all things Christmas at Shady Grove Wesleyan ChurchShady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch

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