For the Birds

Date: June 21, 2020

Bible Text: Matthew 10:24-39 |

Jesus tells his disciples that God is for the birds, and God is for us, too. God’s loving, watchful eye follows us every moment of our lives, and God stands with us through every trial we undergo for the sake of following, learning from, and obeying Jesus.
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Compassion in Action

Date: June 14, 2020

Bible Text: Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5-8a |

Jesus has compassion for the people he meets, and he sends his disciples to minister to those very people. With the power of Christ at work in them, Christ's disciples are sent to the neighbors near and far to proclaim the nearness of God's kingdom and to put Christ's compassion into action by curing the
By | 2020-06-13T23:21:54+00:00 June 13th, 2020|0 Comments

Trinity Sunday

Date: June 7, 2020

Bible Text: Matthew 28:16-20 |

The doctrine of the trinity helps us understand that God lives in perfect harmonious community. Some describe God in the persons of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as existing in a divine, perfectly choreographed dance. This idea helps us understand God's design for human relationships - that we were created to live in perfect harmony
By | 2020-06-06T13:22:34+00:00 June 6th, 2020|0 Comments

Together In One Place

Date: May 31, 2020

Bible Text: Ats 2:1-21 |

The first thing the disciples did after they received the gift of the Holy Spirit was leave the place where they had been gathered. It is a powerful reminder that the church was never meant to be confined to a particular location. The power that we receive from the Holy Spirit is the power to
By | 2020-05-30T20:19:49+00:00 May 30th, 2020|1 Comment

I’m (Not) Outta Here

Date: May 24, 2020

Bible Text: Acts 1:1-11 |

When we think about the ascension of Jesus, we may be tempted to think that Jesus left his followers behind to fend for themselves. Scripture and lived experience show us this just isn't the case. Today we worship our ascended Savior, giving thanks for the power we have through him. We also pay tribute to
By | 2020-05-22T20:45:01+00:00 May 24th, 2020|0 Comments

Signs All Around

Date: May 17, 2020

Bible Text: Acts 17:16-34 |

God places signs all around us that point us to opportunities to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our worship this morning helps us reflect on the importance of paying attention to what God is up to in our midst. We are also joined by some special friends and hear a
By | 2020-05-16T09:23:05+00:00 May 16th, 2020|0 Comments

A Dwelling Place

Date: May 10, 2020

Bible Text: John 14:1-14 |

Jesus left his disciples to prepare a place for them, so they could continue to dwell with him forever. We do not have to wait until we die to abide with Jesus. He invites us to dwell with him right now, offering us peace and comfort while equipping us to serve him in the world
By | 2020-05-09T15:01:25+00:00 May 9th, 2020|1 Comment

Devoted

Date: May 3, 2020

Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47 |

Remembering the past can bring us comfort during a difficult present. Beyond solace, by reflecting on the past we can also see the ways that God might be leading us into our future. Like the early Christians, we are challenged to devote ourselves to learning God’s Word, spending time in prayer, sharing with
By | 2020-05-02T11:13:50+00:00 May 2nd, 2020|1 Comment

Open Eyes

Date: April 26, 2020

Bible Text: Luke 24:13-35 |

Two of Jesus' disciples, overwhelmed by grief and despair, are unable to recognize their risen teacher when he approaches them along the road. During times of hardship and difficulty we may have trouble recognizing Jesus' presence with us. He is with us nonetheless. He listens to us, opens our eyes, and sends us
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