Focusing on Ephesians 5:8-20, we explore how to live authentically in God's light. The central theme is the stark contrast between our former lives in darkness and our new reality in Christ. We're reminded that this transformation isn't just about avoiding sin but actively pursuing goodness, righteousness, and truth. This message discusses three key movements: leaving darkness, living in the light, and being filled with the Spirit.

The statistics are staggering. In British Columbia alone, 225,000 people are currently using unregulated drugs, with 1,700 deaths from overdoses in 2024. Unregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in the province, surpassing homicide, suicide, and disease combined. These aren't just numbers; they represent real people – our neighbours, colleagues, and perhaps even family members. But there's hope. Our weakness is where His strength shines brightest. Our brokenness invites His healing. Our addiction opens the door to true dependence on Him.

Series: We Are Missions

The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to redefine our understanding of who our neighbours are and how we should treat them. This powerful story from Luke 10 reminds us that true neighbourliness isn't about proximity or similarity but about compassion and action. Jesus calls us to move beyond our comfort zones and extend love to those who are different from us or in need. The Samaritan's response to the beaten man exemplifies the kind of radical hospitality God desires from us - one that's costly, inconvenient, and transformative. As we reflect on this parable, we're invited to consider: Are we becoming true neighbours? Are we allowing God's love to overflow from us to others, especially those society might consider 'outsiders'? This message urges us to encounter God's love afresh so that we can be conduits of that same love to a world in desperate need of healing and compassion.

Series: We Are Missions

In a world often marked by self-centeredness and indifference, we are called to a radical way of living that challenges our comfort and pushes us toward the heart of God. This call is not for a select few but all claiming to follow Jesus. Throughout the Bible, we see God's heart break for injustice, and His movement is always towards the lowly, the widow, the poor, and the orphan. In serving our city and loving our neighbours, we will always find more of Jesus, and He will always find more of us.