All Saints’ Day Join us this Sunday as we celebrate those who have gone before us on this All Saints’ Sunday. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallow’s Eve or Hallomas, is a Christian celebration in honor of all the saints from Christian history. In Western Christianity, it is observed on November 1 by the Roman Catholic Church, the…
The Never-Ending Story Join us as Pastor Michelle leads us, on this Consecration Sunday, in a discussion about another parable, the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl. Why does Jesus talk in such cloaked language? Why all these parables? Just spit it out, Jesus! And how many images do we need of God’s Kingdom anyway? As we zero…
Sharing Our Story Stewardship Series: Week 2 This Sunday, Pastor Jayde discusses the Parable of the Talents and stewardship as they relate to us in these modern times. How can we overcome our fears and trust in God to help us as we put our gifts to work to take care of others and do good in His name? Tune…
The book of Lamentations is a hard pill to swallow. What’s behind all the poet’s ranting? Is there any hope? Perhaps we need to look “Beyond the Conjunctions…” Read Lamentations 3: 19-26 in preparation for the sermon. World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October…
Some conversations are difficult. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. As Christians, we are called to love one another; to take care of each other. This Sunday, Pastors Michelle and Jayde have a conversation with Judy Cushing, former CEO of Lines for Life and current board member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, about how our church…
This Sunday, as we continue to experience and hear of others’ suffering due to wildfires, hurricanes, pandemics and more, Pastor Michelle assures us that God sees our suffering. And God is there for us, and offers us hope. Read Ezekial 37: 1-10 in preparation for the sermon. CCLI License # 1221789 Steaming License 20276592 Disclaimer: The Allstate ad used in…
The Discipline of Simplicity In continuing the series on the Celebration of Discipline, Pastor Michelle discusses the Discipline of Simplicity. What would it mean if we could simplify our lives to free us from anxiety and worry? How can we simplify in our modern age? Read this part of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6: 25-33 and hear…
The Discipline of Solitude Pastors Jayde and Michelle continue the 6-week sermon series based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster in this video. Today, Pastor Jayde discusses the “Discipline of Solitude” and how times of silence and solitude can be used to open up a space to allow God to come to us and refuel and guide…
The Discipline of Sabbath-Keeping (With Hints of the Practice of Fasting) Pastor Michelle and Pastor Jayde continue their 6-week sermon series based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster this Sunday. Pastor Michelle discusses the Discipline of Sabbath-Keeping (with hints of the Practice of Fasting). Read Exodus 20: 8-11 in preparation for Sunday worship. Pastor Michelle recommends several…
Introduction and The Discipline of Prayer Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up… ~Luke 18: 1 This Sunday, Pastor Michelle introduces the sermon series Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. She and Pastor Jayde will be preaching over the coming six weeks on assorted disciplines, based…
Pastor Jayde wraps up the discussion of John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules this Sunday. Wesley’s rules remain relavent in our lives even today. Read Colossians 2:6-7 and John 21:17 and consider the questions below as you prepare for Jayde’s sermon, Stay in Love with God. Questions for reflection: When and where do you feel most at peace? When was a…
In today’s post, Pastor Michelle continues the discussion of John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules and how they are still very relevant in our lives today. Read Luke 7: 11-23 and consider the questions below as you prepare for Sunday’s sermon, “Do Good.” Questions for reflection: What’s the difference between doing no harm and doing good? In what ways can we…
