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What holds us together when life feels divided, overwhelming, and uncertain?

In the final message of our *Summer Reading* series, Pastor Rachel Keeler explores 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 and the life-changing promise that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. Through Jesus, we are reconciled to God, given a fresh start, and invited to become ambassadors of reconciliation in a fractured world.

Drawing from the film *Everything Everywhere All at Once*, Pastor Rachel reflects on our longing for someone who understands everything we see and feel—someone who can bring meaning, unity, and healing to every part of life. Scripture points us to Jesus, the one through whom all things were created and in whom all things hold together.

As we grow closer to Christ, his life transforms us. We become people who carry the peace, love, and healing of God’s coming new creation into our relationships, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities.

**Big idea: Everything holds together in Christ.**

Where might God be calling you to take the first step toward reconciliation?

**Scripture:** 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Colossians 1:15–20

**Speaker:** Pastor Rachel Keeler

**Series:** Summer Reading

**Message:** Everything, Everywhere

**Date:** August 9, 2026

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Who is Jesus, and what does the cross reveal about God?

In this message from Colossians 1:15–20, Dr. Mateus de Campos explores one of the New Testament’s most powerful descriptions of Christ. Jesus is the image of the invisible God—the One through whom all things were created, the One who holds all things together, and the One who brings reconciliation and peace through His sacrifice on the cross.

The cross reveals the heart of God and a kingdom marked by humility, surrender, sacrificial love, and grace. This message invites us to see Jesus more clearly and consider what His life, death, and resurrection mean for the burdens we carry.

Message: The Burden and the Cross

Speaker: Dr. Mateus de Campos, Senior Pastor Candidate

Scripture: Colossians 1:15–20

Date: July 26, 2026

Location: Grace Chapel | Lexington, Massachusetts

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What does it mean to be chosen, redeemed, and adopted into God’s family?

In Week 6 of our Summer Reading series, Pastor Tim Ghali explores Ephesians 1:3–14 and the incredible promise that we have been chosen by God the Father, redeemed through Jesus, and sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Through his personal faith journey and his family’s powerful adoption story, Pastor Tim reminds us that adoption brings identity, security, love, and a new future. But God’s invitation doesn’t stop with receiving his grace. We are also called to adopt his mission and participate in the redemption of the world.

Central idea: When you adopt God’s calling, you join in the redemption of all things.

What burden, calling, or need might God be inviting you to bring into your life? Don’t let the call go to voicemail. Answer it, adopt the mission, and allow God to use your life to bring restoration, goodness, and love into the world.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3–14

Speaker: Pastor Tim Ghali

Series: Summer Reading

Date: July 19, 2026

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n this week’s message, Pastor Jeanette teaches from Acts 8:26–40, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. This powerful passage reminds us that God pursues every person, removes every barrier through Jesus Christ, and calls all people home.

Through this story, we see God’s heart for redemption. The Ethiopian eunuch was a person of influence, dignity, and deep spiritual hunger, yet he was also someone who had been kept at a distance. But on a desert road, God sent Philip to walk alongside him, open the Scriptures, point him to Jesus, and welcome him through baptism. The result was joy, belonging, and a witness sent home to the nations.

As part of our Summer Reading series, this message invites us to see redemption not just as an idea, but as God’s active pursuit of people. God is still at work beyond our familiar circles, still preparing hearts, and still sending ordinary believers to share the good news of Jesus with humility, courage, and love.

Scripture: Acts 8:26–40

Speaker: Pastor Jeanette

Message Title: God Calls All People Home

Date: July 12, 2026

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The Hope Heard Round the World | Dr. Patricia Batten by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

In this week’s message, Pastor Tim continues our Summer Reading series with a look at Genesis 3 and the story of the Fall.

Why is the world so broken? Why do even good things often become painful? And where do we find hope when sin, suffering, and death seem to touch everything?

Genesis 3 shows us how humanity’s rebellion against God brought brokenness into creation, but it also gives us the first promise of redemption. Even in the middle of humanity’s worst moment, God points us toward the hope we have in Jesus.

The Fall explains our brokenness, but God’s promise points us to our hope and coming redemption.

We hope this message helps you understand the larger story of Scripture and encourages you to spend time with God in His Word.

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What does it mean to be made in the image of God?

In this message, Pastor Ruthie explores the creation story in Genesis and reminds us that everything God created was good. As God’s image bearers, we are invited to partner with Him by caring for creation, loving our neighbors, and faithfully stewarding what He has entrusted to us.

Discover how the opening pages of the Bible reveal God’s goodness, our identity, and the meaningful role each of us has in His creation.

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What does it mean to be made in the image of God?

In this opening message of our Summer Reading series, guest preacher Pat Batten teaches from Genesis 1:26–28 and explores one of the most foundational truths in Scripture: every human being is created as the image of God.

Through Scripture, personal story, and reflection, Pat reminds us that our worth is not based on our work, achievements, relationships, abilities, or circumstances. Our value comes from who we are: God’s image-bearers, created by Him, known by Him, and deeply valuable to Him.

Whether life has gone according to plan or taken an unexpected turn, knowing who we are helps us wherever we are.

What do you do when you find yourself standing at the edge of uncertainty, unsure how to move forward?

In this Annual Celebration 2026 message, Pastor Tim Ghali teaches from 2 Kings 2:1–15, where Elijah and Elisha stand at the Jordan River and witness the power of God at work. Through this powerful story of transition, calling, and spiritual empowerment, we are reminded that the same God who parted waters for Moses, Joshua, Elijah, and Elisha is still on the move today.

Pastor Tim reflects on a significant year in the life of Grace Chapel — a year marked by transition, challenge, faith, generosity, and God’s provision. Through it all, we are invited to trust that God sees us at the riverbank, empowers us for what is ahead, and calls us to join His ongoing work in the world.

This message also includes the story of Colin, a reminder that God is still changing lives in unexpected ways through ordinary people who are centered on Jesus.

What does Pentecost teach us about being the church today?

In this message, Pastor Dom Bronico explores the connection between the Tower of Babel and Pentecost, showing how the arrival of the Holy Spirit sends the church beyond the walls of a building and out into the world.

Through Acts 2 and Genesis 11, we see that God’s vision for the church is not sameness, comfort, or simply gathering in one place. Instead, the Spirit empowers God’s people to go into neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, hospitals, coffee shops, and communities as living witnesses of Jesus.

Pastor Dom reminds us that the church is not just a place we attend on Sundays. The church is a people sent by God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and called to embody the diverse, growing, multi-faceted Kingdom of Heaven.

Key Scripture: Acts 2, Genesis 11

Speaker: Pastor Dom Bronico

Topic: Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Church Mission, Evangelism, Babel, Great Commission

In this message:

What Pentecost means for the church today

How Pentecost reverses the story of Babel

Why the Holy Spirit sends us out into the world

How Christians can live as “miniature temples” wherever they go

What it means to serve, share Jesus, and be present in our communities

The arrival of the Holy Spirit means the church is called to go—not just into a building on Sundays, but out into the world with the love and presence of Jesus.

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