Today we discuss Jin Shin Jyutsu, which is an ancient Japanese practice.

Patty gives us an overview of this ancient practice that has been an important part of her life and day to day living.

Patty is a former Wall Street Trader and a long time practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu

Website: http://www.gentlehealing.nyc

Audio from the sermon on Sunday, August 22, 2021

Theme: Habits for Life - the Habits of Jesus: Prayer

Luke 3:21-22

Mark 1:32-38

Matthew 19:13-15

Luke 9:18-23, 28-29

Mark 14:32-41

Questions for Reflection

Have you ever been surprised by something during prayer?

How does prayer give you strength?

How often do you take time to pray for others?

How has prayer impacted your identity?

How does prayer change you?

This is audio from a sermon on August 8, 2021

Theme: Our Potential with God

Luke 19:11-28

This is the audio from the sermon on August 1, 2021

Theme: Trial - Error & Better Living: in our realities

2 Samuel 7:1-7

1 Chronicles 22:6-10

1 Kings 8:22, 24, 28-30a, 54-55

Isaiah 56:7-8

Reflection Questions

What are the things that you get excited about planning? Why?

What are the things that take priority in your life and what should take priority?

What are some consequences that you have had to deal with in life?

What helps you meet God in your life?

How do you experience God's presence?

The audio is taken from the sermon on July 25, 2021

Theme: Trial - Error & Better Living: in our responsibilities

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Reflection Questions

Have your wants ever clouded your judgment?

How are your actions and values related?

How do you make things right when mistakes have been made?

What are the messages you are surrounded by in your life?

How do you. move forward when things have fallen apart?

This is the audio from the sermon on July 11, 2021

Theme: Trial-Error & Better Living: in our relationships

1 Samuel 25:23-42

Reflection Questions

Have you ever had trouble listening to someone else? Why?

What are the actions you regret taking in your life? Why?

How have others made a positive impact on your life?

How have you handled different types of losses in your life?

How do you bless other people's lives?

This is the audio from the Sunday, July 4, 2021 sermon

Theme: Trial - Error & Better Living: in our responses

1 Samuel 25:1-22

Reflection Questions

What are the things you value?

How do you request, give, and receive help?

How do you know when you are overreacting?

How do you try to make things right in difficult situations?

How do you react when you believe you've been wronged?

Technology has become a powerful tool that has changed the way we navigate our daily activities and has been vital to getting through the pandemic. Today we discuss how technology impacts our everyday lives in the positive, negative, and everything in between. 

Jennifer and Josh are part of the new technology team at the church.

This is the audio from the sermon on June 27, 2021

Theme - Prayers for Life: Living into the Future through the Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Questions for Reflection

What keeps us from praying/conversing with God?

When do you find yourself being the most careful or careless with using words?

What do you imagine the world would look like if everyone were following God?

How does God provide for your needs?

How has forgiveness impacted you?

This is the audio from the sermon on June 20, 2021

Theme - Prayers for Life: Living Well with Others

Ephesians 1:15-23

Psalm 107:8-9

2 Corinthians 6:1-12

Questions for Reflection

Who have you struggled to love? Why?

How do you listen for God?

How have you noticed God's presence in your life and in other people's lives?

Are there relationships in your life that you think God can't help you to navigate? Why?

When do you feel most connected to other people?