February 5, 2023
Salt and light are two powerful metaphors that Jesus uses to describe the work of his followers in the world. It is one thing to listen to, agree with, and even internalize the ethical teaching of Jesus. However, Jesus doesn’t give and reenforce this teaching just to have it sit in our own sequestered lives. Jesus teaches and lives this vision of relationships and gives us these two powerful metaphors with the explicit expectation that we live this life in the world.
We hope you will join us in person or online as we wrestle together with this teaching.
February 2023
February 5: Matthew 5:13-20
As we consider Jesus’ teaching it is too easy to engage in limited ministries. However, this passage leaves no doubt that we are supposed to make a difference in the world.
February 12: Matthew 5:21-37
Modern culture presses in upon us to see much of the world through the lens of what’s in it for us. It may be messy, but we can only slog through this life together.
February 19: Matthew 17:1-9 — Transfiguration Sunday
In a seen that leaves Peter, James, and John feeling deep fear, Jesus reminds us again that even in moments of fear and uncertainty grace empowers us to rise up.
February 26: Matthew 5:38-48
The steady diet of human conflict that we see and experience can easily leave us paralyzed. Jesus’ teaching is insight and empowerment to rise above it all
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Live Streaming Worship
During COVID we have come to realize that our online worship experience has value to many. Caregivers, travelers, homebound persons and many persons from outside the immediate area of the church have expressed gratitude for this form of worship. If this is where you are in your life today, we welcome you to our community of faith. We’re glad you’re with us. In order to continue meeting the needs of this part of our community, online worship, through our YouTube Channel, is now a permanent part of our ministry.
Click here for the link. The feed will come online shortly before 9:30 am and continue through the end of worship. This stream works well on any device you have available from computer browsers to mobile devices to smart TVs. As you bring up the channel, there will be a link for the live feed. In addition, you will be able to access previous worship services.
On our Digital Media page you will find a range of different content to spiritually nourish you in your daily life.
New Website Online
Welcome to our new look website. Thanks to the people at Aboundant.com, our new web host we are able provide an easier to navigate site with more content options to share with our church family and community. The site will provide all the useful information the old...