"Keep Growing Together"

The birth of the church movement comes 50 days after the Resurrection story where the power of the Holy Spirit is given to the disciples of Jesus, which then equipped and empowered them to fulfill and live into building the Kingdom of God through transforming relationships and communities, also known as “the church.” During our series, we look at how the gift and power of the Holy Spirit draws us together to be the church for a broken, hurting world. 

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How do you respond to messiness?

2. How does God call you to respond to messiness?

3. How do you speak the truth in love and build each other up?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:2-6, 11-16 (NIV)

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"Building Community"

The birth of the church movement comes 50 days after the Resurrection story where the power of the Holy Spirit is given to the disciples of Jesus, which then equipped and empowered them to fulfill and live into building the Kingdom of God through transforming relationships and communities, also known as “the church.” During our series, we look at how the gift and power of the Holy Spirit draws us together to be the church for a broken, hurting world. 

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How can we be in Christian community beyond Sunday?

2. How can you join others to deepen your faith?

3. What can you learn about God and the heart of God from others?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)

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"Radical Welcome"

The birth of the church movement comes 50 days after the Resurrection story where the power of the Holy Spirit is given to the disciples of Jesus, which then equipped and empowered them to fulfill and live into building the Kingdom of God through transforming relationships and communities, also known as “the church.” During our series, we look at how the gift and power of the Holy Spirit draws us together to be the church for a broken, hurting world. 

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. What do you feel like separates you and others from the love of Christ?

2. What do you feel like separates you or others from the community of the church?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Romans 8: 35, 37-39 (NIV)

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"Better Together"

The birth of the church movement comes 50 days after the Resurrection story where the power of the Holy Spirit is given to the disciples of Jesus, which then equipped and empowered them to fulfill and live into building the Kingdom of God through transforming relationships and communities, also known as “the church.” During our series, we look at how the gift and power of the Holy Spirit draws us together to be the church for a broken, hurting world. 

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. What does it mean to love as part of a community?

2. How does the language of love change (or deepen) in community?

3. How does the Holy Spirit lead you to share God’s love?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Acts 2:1-4 (NIV); John 14:26 (NIV)

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"Share Like It"

The Easter story is an amazing account of Jesus overcoming death by walking out of the tomb into new life. Resurrection is a source of hope and abundance for all of us because it means that the worst parts of our life-story aren’t the end of our story.  Jesus has given us His victory of Resurrection so that we might have new life and life everlasting. The Easter story isn’t something we only remember, it’s also something to celebrate and live into today. As we live out the Resurrection, our life-story becomes a part of the greater, ongoing Easter story that is still unfolding today. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we know that the tomb is empty and we are invited to live like it!

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How have I known God’s love?

2. How can I share God’s love with others?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 17:20-26 (NIV); Luke 24:50-53 (CEB)

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"Celebrate Like It"

The Easter story is an amazing account of Jesus overcoming death by walking out of the tomb into new life. Resurrection is a source of hope and abundance for all of us because it means that the worst parts of our life-story aren’t the end of our story.  Jesus has given us His victory of Resurrection so that we might have new life and life everlasting. The Easter story isn’t something we only remember, it’s also something to celebrate and live into today. As we live out the Resurrection, our life-story becomes a part of the greater, ongoing Easter story that is still unfolding today. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we know that the tomb is empty and we are invited to live like it!

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. What ways are we grateful for what God has done?

2. How do we express that gratitude?

3. How do we turn that gratitude into celebration?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Psalm 67 (CEB)

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"Grow Like It"

The Easter story is an amazing account of Jesus overcoming death by walking out of the tomb into new life. Resurrection is a source of hope and abundance for all of us because it means that the worst parts of our life-story aren’t the end of our story.  Jesus has given us His victory of Resurrection so that we might have new life and life everlasting. The Easter story isn’t something we only remember, it’s also something to celebrate and live into today. As we live out the Resurrection, our life-story becomes a part of the greater, ongoing Easter story that is still unfolding today. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we know that the tomb is empty and we are invited to live like it!

This week we celebrate our confirmation students who are growing in their understanding and expression of faith.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NIV); 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV); Colossians 2:6-7 (MSG)

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"Love Like It"

The Easter story is an amazing account of Jesus overcoming death by walking out of the tomb into new life. Resurrection is a source of hope and abundance for all of us because it means that the worst parts of our life-story aren’t the end of our story.  Jesus has given us His victory of Resurrection so that we might have new life and life everlasting. The Easter story isn’t something we only remember, it’s also something to celebrate and live into today. As we live out the Resurrection, our life-story becomes a part of the greater, ongoing Easter story that is still unfolding today. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we know that the tomb is empty and we are invited to live like it!

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. When are we hesitant to approach Jesus and why?

2. How has God helped us overcome regret(s)?

3. Are there regrets that we need to let God’s love work on?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 21:10-19 (NIV)

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"Live Like It"

The Easter story is an amazing account of Jesus overcoming death by walking out of the tomb into new life. Resurrection is a source of hope and abundance for all of us because it means that the worst parts of our life-story aren’t the end of our story.  Jesus has given us His victory of Resurrection so that we might have new life and life everlasting. The Easter story isn’t something we only remember, it’s also something to celebrate and live into today. As we live out the Resurrection, our life-story becomes a part of the greater, ongoing Easter story that is still unfolding today. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we know that the tomb is empty and we are invited to live like it!

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. When have we had an experience of realizing Jesus has been journeying with us all along?

2. How is God inviting us to live into the hope and the power of the resurrection?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 24:13-35 (NIV)

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"The Tomb Was Empty"

The Easter story is an amazing account of Jesus overcoming death by walking out of the tomb into new life. Resurrection is a source of hope and abundance for all of us because it means that the worst parts of our life-story aren’t the end of our story.  Jesus has given us His victory of Resurrection so that we might have new life and life everlasting. The Easter story isn’t something we only remember, it’s also something to celebrate and live into today. As we live out the Resurrection, our life-story becomes a part of the greater, ongoing Easter story that is still unfolding today. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we know that the tomb is empty and we are invited to live like it!

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. In what ways are we living like the tomb is empty?

2. How can we grow in the hope that God gives us?

3. When we experience hardship, what can we remember about Jesus that can encourage us?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 24:1-12 (NIV)

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Easter Sunday 2022

Following Jesus’ death, on the third day, he rises and walks out of his tomb alive and well! Jesus’ resurrection signals to us a new beginning! No longer does our story end in death but, instead, extends into new life in Christ. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead extends to us so that we can experience freedom, joy, and an abundant life on this side of eternity. Easter Sunday is about celebrating Jesus giving you and me a brand new start! And it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’ve been, it’s God’s gift for you.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How does this story speak to you?

2. How have you experienced (ongoing) Resurrection in your life?

3. Where do we need Resurrection in our life?

4. What new things happening in your life may God be starting?

5. What are we doing with those things?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 24:1-12 (NIV)

THIS WEEK’S BIG IDEA: Remember what God has done and trust the new things God will continue do.

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Maundy Thursday 2022

As we reflect on Jesus' days leading up to the cross, Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday is traditionally the time when we remember Jesus' last supper with his disciples. Not only do Jesus and his disciples share this sacred meal together, but Jesus also models humility and servitude through the act of washing his disciples’ feet.

Palm Sunday 2022

All throughout the season of Lent we have been following Jesus’ ministry, which shows and models for us what God’s love looks like being lived out. All of Jesus’ ministry prepares him for his ultimate sacrifice and expression of God’s love. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the events that lead Jesus to fulfilling God’s promises of redemption and new life. As Jesus enters into the city of Jerusalem during an important religious festival, everyone begins to celebrate God’s work through Jesus by shouting “Hosanna” and waiving palm leaves. This is how this Sunday has earned its name.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. Seeing God at work vs. Hearing God at work?

2. Do we hear from a heart of stubbornness or from a heart of openness?

3. Do we keep quiet or do we speak loudly of God’s work in our lives (so that others can hear it)? 

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 19:28-40 (NIV)

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Keep Listening: Persevering in God's Truth

In our last series, we preached and taught on how we need to focus on God’s vision for the world, which actively shapes our church’s mission and ministries. In our Lenten series, we want to spend time discussing the things that distract us – the “noise” – that prevents us from listening to God’s vision and responding. We will be exploring how Jesus was tempted in various ways to distract him from following and fulfilling God’s vision and what we can learn from his experiences. How can we all follow Jesus on this journey of listening throughout this season of Lent? What practices can help us on this journey? We hope you will join us as we seek to listen and respond to all that God is inviting us to do.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How do we resist temptation when it comes?

2. When we are we vulnerable?

3. How do we acknowledge Satan’s influence without fearing him?

4. How do we persevere in God’s truth? 

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 4:13 (NIV)

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Leaving the Lies Behind - Part 3

In our last series, we preached and taught on how we need to focus on God’s vision for the world, which actively shapes our church’s mission and ministries. In our Lenten series, we want to spend time discussing the things that distract us – the “noise” – that prevents us from listening to God’s vision and responding. We will be exploring how Jesus was tempted in various ways to distract him from following and fulfilling God’s vision and what we can learn from his experiences. How can we all follow Jesus on this journey of listening throughout this season of Lent? What practices can help us on this journey? We hope you will join us as we seek to listen and respond to all that God is inviting us to do.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How is God inviting you to deepen your understanding of Scripture?

2. Where do we place our trust? How does God’s Word help or save?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 4:1-2a, 9-12 (NIV)

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Leaving the Lies Behind - Part 2

In our last series, we preached and taught on how we need to focus on God’s vision for the world, which actively shapes our church’s mission and ministries. In our Lenten series, we want to spend time discussing the things that distract us – the “noise” – that prevents us from listening to God’s vision and responding. We will be exploring how Jesus was tempted in various ways to distract him from following and fulfilling God’s vision and what we can learn from his experiences. How can we all follow Jesus on this journey of listening throughout this season of Lent? What practices can help us on this journey? We hope you will join us as we seek to listen and respond to all that God is inviting us to do.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. How are you reliant on God? What parts of your life are disconnected from God?

2. How can you examine the motivations for what you do?

3. What’s your “default setting?”

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 4:1-2a, 5-8 (NIV)

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Leaving the Lies Behind - Part 1

In our last series, we preached and taught on how we need to focus on God’s vision for the world, which actively shapes our church’s mission and ministries. In our Lenten series, we want to spend time discussing the things that distract us – the “noise” – that prevents us from listening to God’s vision and responding. We will be exploring how Jesus was tempted in various ways to distract him from following and fulfilling God’s vision and what we can learn from his experiences. How can we all follow Jesus on this journey of listening throughout this season of Lent? What practices can help us on this journey? We hope you will join us as we seek to listen and respond to all that God is inviting us to do.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. What lies do you believe about who you are?

2. What lies do you believe about God?

3. How does God’s truth help you leave these lies behind?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 4:1-4 (NIV)

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Listen: Hearing God's Voice through the Noise

In our last series, we preached and taught on how we need to focus on God’s vision for the world, which actively shapes our church’s mission and ministries. In our Lenten series, we want to spend time discussing the things that distract us – the “noise” – that prevents us from listening to God’s vision and responding. We will be exploring how Jesus was tempted in various ways to distract him from following and fulfilling God’s vision and what we can learn from his experiences. How can we all follow Jesus on this journey of listening throughout this season of Lent? What practices can help us on this journey? We hope you will join us as we seek to listen and respond to all that God is inviting us to do.

This week, we explore these reflection questions:

1. What noise plays loudest in your mind/life?

2. What vulnerabilities make you more susceptible to listen to the wrong voice?

3. How can these vulnerabilities be used to tune into God’s voice instead?

4. What aids you to hear God’s voice more clearly?

5. When do you listen to God best?

6. What have you learned in those moments?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 4:1-2 (NIV); Proverbs 2:1-5 (NLT)

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Ash Wednesday 2022

In our last series, we preached and taught on how we need to focus on God’s vision for the world, which actively shapes our church’s mission and ministries. In our Lenten series, we want to spend time discussing the things that distract us – the “noise” – that prevents us from listening to God’s vision and responding. We will be exploring how Jesus was tempted in various ways to distract him from following and fulfilling God’s vision and what we can learn from his experiences. How can we all follow Jesus on this journey of listening throughout this season of Lent? What practices can help us on this journey? We hope you will join us as we seek to listen and respond to all that God is inviting us to do.

During this service , Pastor Tyler shares how, because God delights in us, He wants to share abundant life with us as well as do more in and through us. Some questions for your reflection are:

1. What am I striving for that God isn’t asking me to strive for?

2. What is holding me back from receiving what God has for me?

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Psalm 51:1-17 (NIV)
THIS WEEK’S BIG IDEA: Because God delights in us, He wants to share abundant life with us as well as do more in and through us.

"Realizing the Vision Together"

In our first full series of the new year, we have been prayerful about how God is leading us to focus on the things that matter most, particularly the vision of healing and restoration that God has for the world and for our neighbors. Throughout this series, we’ll be exploring the story of Peter and Cornelius from the Book of the Acts. Their story is an amazing instance of God’s unfolding healing and restoration that brings two unlikely people together to experience something new. In that story, we can learn more about God’s vision, how we might wrestle with that vision, and what we do about it. 

This week, Pastor Ellynda guides us in prayer as we consider these aspects of our church’s mission and vision:

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SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 9:28-36 (NIV)