In Advent we are invited to have our feet guided in the path of peace where we experience God’s courage, ability to interrupt evil, centering, and perspective.

Luke 1:68-79

Reverend Matthew Lake

December 7, 2025

Because God has fulfilled His promises in the past, we can know and have hope that God will fulfill them today and into the future.

Jeremiah 33:10-16 (NIV)

Reverend Matthew Lake

November 30, 2025

When we live into our identity as children of God, we live into God’s desires for Jubilee.

Leviticus 25:8-13 and Ephesians 5:1-2

Reverend Matt Lake

November 23, 2025

We receive the Kingdom of God as little children when we experience proximity, sameness, belonging, significance, love, and being fully known by God.

Mark 10:13-16

Reverend Matt Lake

November 16, 2025

We can all disciple children by discipling ourselves and being there for the children in our lives.

Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Brita King, Caroline Glazier, Reverend Janet Durrwachter

November 9, 2025

In this special bonus episode, Ben and Mitch respond to your questions about Mark.

GO DEEPER IN MARK

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Entering the Kingdom Translation of Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Journey Through Mark Study Devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Journey Through Mark Family Companion Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Video Teachings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

CONNECT

+ Learn more about First Church Williamsport by checking out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠ our services online every Sunday at 9 AM

+ Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

We are called to follow the model of children because the Kingdom of God belongs to children who reveal the power of Kingdom truths such as the significance of humble dependency, playful wonder, and infectious joy.

Luke 18:15-17, Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16

Reverend Matt Lake

November 2, 2025 (All Saints Day)

Ben and Mitch wrap up the Gospel of Mark with conversation about Pilate, Barabbas, and what it means to be witnesses of the Gospel. Let’s dive in! 

RESOURCES 

+ ⁠Practicing the Way 

+ Mark 15 – The Crucifixion of Jesus, Enduring Word Bible Commentary  

+ Alexamenos Graffito, The University of Chicago 

+ “Crucifixion (Part 1),” The Rest is History Podcast 

+ “Jesus Christ: The History (Part 2),” The Rest is History Podcast 

GO DEEPER IN MARK

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Entering the Kingdom Translation of Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Journey Through Mark Study Devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Journey Through Mark Family Companion Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Video Teachings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

CONNECT

+ Learn more about First Church Williamsport by checking out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠ our services online every Sunday at 9 AM

+ Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

Life in the Kingdom of God is a surprising, open-ended journey that continues, without end, from this life into life eternal.

Mark 16:1-8

Reverend Matt Lake

October 26, 2025

This is the penultimate episode of our mini-series exploring the Gospel of Mark, and in episode 7, Mitch and Ben are diving into Mark chapters 13 and 14, discussing what we do with this apocalyptic text, being faithful risk-takers, and making church more like a slip-n-slide.

RESOURCES 

+ Mark 14 – Jesus’ Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial, Enduring Word Bible Commentary  

GO DEEPER IN MARK

+ ⁠⁠⁠Entering the Kingdom Translation of Mark⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠A Journey Through Mark Study Devotional⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠A Journey Through Mark Family Companion Guide⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Video Teachings⁠⁠⁠⁠

CONNECT

+ Learn more about First Church Williamsport by checking out our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠⁠Watch⁠⁠⁠ our services online every Sunday at 9 AM

+ Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠