While many look to Christmas as a time of joy and happiness, not everyone feels the same way. Some may feel a sense of trepidation and hesitancy due to conflict. Join us this Sabbath as we look to the promise that Jesus has for us, that we can always come home.

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Home for Christmas series

by Chris Famisaran

06 Dec. 2025

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The song I'll Be Home For Christmas conjures up nostalgic feelings of family and the comforts of home. This week we look to the very beginning where God created humanity and families. We also will look to the One who came into the world and through love, saved His loved ones.

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I'll Be Home for Christmas

Home for Christmas series

by Chris Famisaran

29 Nov. 2025

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Over the last 6 weeks we have studied and learned about the Sabbath. What important lessons have you taken from the series? Join us this week and be prepared to share the lessons you have learned from this series.

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Celebration Sabbath

Rest without Rigidity series

by Chris Famisaran

22 Nov. 2025

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What does Sabbath look like from a group perspective? Is it simply coming together and worship, or is there something deeper that we can look forward to together as a community. Join us this coming Sabbath as we study the importance of Sabbath as a community.

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You Matter

Rest without Rigidity series

by Chris Famisaran

15 Nov. 2025

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The Rhythms of Rest

Has Sabbath been a sacred and transformative experience in your life? Sabbath is a rhythm of rest that is key to having a healthy balance. This week, Bill will help us look to the Bible to see how the disciples experienced the Sabbath. 

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The Rhythms of Rest

Rest without Rigidity series

by Bill Aumack

08 Nov. 2025

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Unplug to Recharge

We previously have studied the necessity to have rest, but some may ask what does resting look like, and what's appropriate? Join us this coming Sabbath as we study the look at way to experience the Sabbath.

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Unplug to Recharge

Rest without Rigidity series

by Chris Famisaran

01 Nov. 2025

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What barriers or hindrances do you have to finding and experiencing the gift of rest? Bill leads us as we learn to find peace and rest in the Sabbath.

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Calm in the Chaos

Rest without Rigidity series

by Bill Aumack

25 Oct. 2025

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Oftentimes Sabbath observance will come into conflict with commonly held cultural beliefs such as the hustle culture, or "I will sleep when I am dead". Join us this week as we study the Bible and find the necessity to rest.

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A Sacred Defiance

Rest without Rigidity series

by Chris Famisaran

18 Oct. 2025

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Do you find yourself tired and exhausted? In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus asked "are you tired and weary?" God gave us the beautiful gift of the Sabbath. This week we kick off a new small group series and will go back to the roots of the Sabbath.

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The Rest You've Been Looking For

Rest without Rigidity series

by Chris Famisaran

11 Oct. 2025

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Bill leads us this week as we look at how we respond to Bible texts that appear to be in conflict. This will be an introduction to our upcoming series on the Sabbath.

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What Should I Do Now?

by Bill Aumack

04 Oct. 2025

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