Pastor Ian continues our B.L.E.S.S. Series with Serve.

He explores how Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet is an example to follow regarding serving others. Pastor Ian talks about how serving impacts worship and our relationships with others, and even how serving is also about being served. He also talks about the place that serving has in the life of a follower of Jesus.

[Content Note: this service was held in our Fellowship Hall while the Sanctuary is under construction.]

Pastor Joni shares about how eating can be part of the practices to bless people and our community.

Through Matthew 9:9-13, she shows us how one of Jesus' primary times to teach his disciples, and even those who were not Jesus' disciples, was through food. Pastor Joni also shows us that meals were one of Jesus' ways to show that all are welcome to the table where God is.

Pastor Ian continues our B.L.E.S.S. series with L for Listen, in the sermon "Listen to Him."

Pastor Ian shares how one of the greatest blessings we can offer to people and our community is to listen to their stories. He starts with the Transfiguration where 3 of Jesus' disciples are told to listen to him (Jesus). He shows that God shows that God desires us to listen to God. As such, we should be prepared and willing to listen to people and their community.

Pastor Ian shares four things to listen for in a shared story, and how listening to stories help people feel heard, known, and loved.

Pastor Joni continues our B.L.E.S.S. series with B, Beginning with Prayer.

Starting with Abraham's commission to bless people, Pastor Joni shows how Jesus is the example to follow regarding a life of prayer. She calls upon us to change our perspective regarding prayer, both in how we prepare, but also how we live out a life of prayer.

Pastor Ian explores the pivotal moment in Genesis 12:1-3, where God calls Abram (later Abraham) to leave his homeland and promises to make him a great nation. This call marks a significant shift from Abram’s past, symbolizing a break from his family’s pagan traditions and the beginning of a new lineage blessed by God. He discusses the importance of surrendering to God’s will, drawing parallels to Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 10:37-39 about prioritizing one’s relationship with God over familial ties.

Pastor Ian further discusses the concept of being a blessing to others, as highlighted in Genesis 12:2-3, challenging us to reflect on our own lives and consider how we can be a blessing to those around us, not just within our comfort zones but also in broader, more challenging contexts.

Looking at Luke 11:5–13 and Luke 18:1–8, Pastor Joni delves into the importance of persistent prayer. She illustrate how we can boldly approach God with our needs, trusting in His responsiveness emphasizing that waiting on the Lord does not mean passive inaction, but rather an active, expectant faith. Joni also unpacks the true meaning of biblical patience, which is about persevering in purpose rather than simply remaining calm.

Throughout, she encourages the congregation to maintain a vibrant relationship with God, persistently bringing their requests before Him, confident in His care and provision. This sermon offers a powerful message about the transformative power of unwavering, faith-filled prayer.

Pastor Ian explores salt in the context of Mark 9:33-50, emphasizing the importance of humility, service, and purity in the Christian life. Pastor Ian reflects on the disciples’ argument about greatness and Jesus’ response that true greatness comes from being a servant to all, including children. He discusses the metaphor of salt, highlighting its role in purification and preservation, and how losing one’s “saltiness” equates to losing one’s spiritual integrity and effectiveness.

Pastor Ian also addresses the challenges of sin and the need for radical measures to avoid it, and how true discipleship involves both personal sacrifice and communal harmony.

She discusses the importance of receiving the kingdom of God with childlike faith and simplicity, as well as the challenge of denying ourselves and fully following Jesus, even when it requires giving up things we value.

Pastor Joni calls on us to examine our lives to see what God may be asking us to deny or give up in order to follow Him more closely.

Pastor Ian explores the theme of denial in the Christian faith, focusing on Peter’s denial of Jesus as depicted in

Pastor Joni discusses the significance of names and how God reveals Himself through various names in the Bible. Names reflect relationships and identities, and God wants to be known intimately by His people.

Pastor Joni explores the meaning and importance of God's names, such as Elohim, Yahweh, and the many Jehovah names that describe His character. She also discusses how God changes people's names in the Bible to reflect their new identities, like Jacob becoming Israel.