“We acknowledge when we are afraid. Fear is real. We acknowledge that fear. And then we look for Jesus walking right with us. That is resurrection. That is hope, not fear. Hope that is sure and certain.” – Pastor Michael Oakley

This week, we welcome Pastor Michael Oakley to Good Shepherd. He reminds us that while we may have fear about the future, Jesus promises to walk with us through the storm and provide us hope and life.

“It’s when we rest, it’s when we pause, that we can actually see what’s happening in our world and in our lives” - Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us of the power that rest has in giving us the necessary space we need to make sense of the world around us during times of struggle or uncertainty.

“Even though we keep perpetuating the old narrative, the new story of God’s love, of God’s grace, of God’s forgiveness needs to be proclaimed louder and more boldly.” - Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us that we are a people who are called to share a different kind of story with the world through our words and actions: one that is rooted in God’s love, grace, and forgiveness.

“The invitation today…is to loosen our grip on needing to control everything in our lives so that we can see that we go further and we go faster when we are together. – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us that our journey of faith is not done alone, but rather with other people in community.

“You will feel afraid, but do not build your life because of it. Rather, build a life around faith. Build a life around trust. Build a life around hope.” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us that God is always walking with us, even during the scary and fearful times in our lives.

“Change is rarely without its challenges.” – Pastor Patricia Badkey

Pastor Pat reminds us that although our boat may be in rough and stormy seas to have faith that Jesus is in the boat as well, helping us get to the other side.

“I don’t want any of us to lose sight that the greatest gifts we can ever give…is ourselves. It’s our time.” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Much like the mustard seed that blossoms into the greatest of shrubs, Pastor Lorne reminds us that the little acts of daily love we share likely mean more to the people around us than the grandest of gestures.

"As we live through our values, guided by grace, rooted in relationship, serving the world, we show the world that there's hope." - Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us that living out our calling as disciples of Jesus is more than just something good for ourselves but rather a way that God's Kingdom can break through into a world that is in desperate need of God's love and grace.

“The true heart of the Sabbath, of God’s vision for creation, is that we would find rhythms, patterns, and practices that fill us with wonder, with awe, with beauty, so that we can be an overflow of God’s goodness into the lives of other people.” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne explores the gift of Sabbath and how it refuels us so that we may do the work God is calling us into.

“Jesus was very interested in more than a conceptual faith, more than a faith in our heads, but one in our hands, our heart, our feet – one that’s lived out every day.” – Pastor Alex Hoops

Pastor Alex reminds us that sometimes the best testimony we can share of the Good News of Jesus is through how we live our daily lives.