Ephesians 3: The Church Is God’s Plan - Step In, Not Out Journey Church shares announcements about a community-wide Easter egg hunt on March 21, candy donations, and an online merch store, then continues its Ephesians series in chapter 3. Jeremy recounts a Guatemala trip where Journey and Church of the Crossroads were recognized for five years of partnership in El La Paro, and shares stories that highlight gratitude and how small acts can have big impact. He explains Paul’s “mystery” as what was hidden and now revealed: outsiders are brought near, divisions removed, and everyone invited in through Jesus. Writing from prison, Paul shows God works through weakness, and teaches that God’s intent is to display His wisdom through the church. The message challenges treating church as optional and calls people to be present, pursue connection, use gifts, be a bridge, and strengthen inner life through Christ.

00:00 Welcome and Updates
00:17 Community Easter Egg Hunt
01:15 Journey Merch Store
02:18 Ephesians Series Setup
02:55 Guatemala Partnership
04:08 Cold Shower Gratitude
06:07 Soccer Culture Surprise
07:36 Vision Clinic Impact
09:28 Small Moments Big Story
13:08 Mystery of Inclusion
16:56 Tearing Down Dividing Walls
20:25 Paul Writes From Prison
21:25 Purpose in Prison
23:44 Church Displays Wisdom
24:54 Church Failures and Design
27:37 Praying for Inner Strength
29:55 Rooted in Love
32:44 Church Is Essential
33:51 Five Ways to Engage
37:47 One Church Among Many
38:50 Paul's Prayer Revisited
41:28 Step In Together
43:20 Closing Prayer