In this week's sermon guest preacher, Rev. Nichele Carter-Peterson explores the themes of dreams, personal struggles, and the evolving nature of Christian education. She reflects on her own journey of faith, the impact of depression, and the importance of acknowledging and nurturing dreams within the community. Rev. Carter-Peterson emphasizes the need for a compassionate and inclusive understanding of Christian teachings, advocating for empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity.

This week's text: Genesis 37: 29-35
29 When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not in the pit, he tore his clothes. 30 He returned to his brothers and said, “The boy is gone, and I, where can I turn?” 31 Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a goat, and dipped the robe in the blood. 32 They had the ornamented robe taken to their father, and they said, “This we have found; see now whether it is your son’s robe or not.” 33 He recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A wild animal has devoured him; Joseph has surely been torn to pieces.” 34 Then Jacob tore his garments and put sackcloth on his loins and mourned for his son many days. 35 All his sons and all his daughters sought to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted and said, “No, I shall go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” Thus his father bewailed him.

Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Christian Education
03:12 A Dream Deferred: The Journey of Resilience
16:44 The Evolution of Christian Education and Hope