Into The River

10/23/16. Week 8 in the Gospel of Mark. An update on a fundraising for clean water effort by Pastor Jeff with Team World Vision, and a short message on Mark 3:20-35 (to be continued next Sunday).

// Jeff Patterson sharing and then preaching on Mark 3:20-35 #GospelofMark

10/16/16. Week 7 in the Gospel of Mark. What does it mean to hear the call of Jesus and to follow Him in every day life?

// Andy Catts preaching on Mark 3:13-19 #GospelofMark

This Summer our friend Lee Edward came to see Jeff & Kari Patterson, set a microphone on the table, and interviewed them for a "Leadership Portrait" episode on his podcast. Reproduced her with his and their permission, a quick intro added for context. See the podcast page at http://www.godrenews.us/leadership-portrait-jeff-kari/ for quotes and show notes.

#leadership #weareservants

10/9/16. Week 6 in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus entered into the tension over the meaning of the Sabbath, and what does it mean to set aside a day as holy unto God.

How shall we give it a rest, learning how Jesus is our rest?

// Devlyn Kozol preaching on Mark 3:1-8 #GospelofMark

10/2/16. Week 5 in the Gospel of Mark. What kinds of kingdom freedoms do we gain when we give up our personal freedoms to follow Jesus?

// Jeff Patterson preaching on Mark 2:18-28 & Isaiah 58:1-11 #GospelofMark

9/25/16. Listen in as a couple of our men share about the unique experience a dozen godly men had together this past weekend.

This Fall the Renew men have two retreat options, weekends away together. The first one was dubbed an "Intense Jesus Weekend," focused on growing deep as a man, with unique challenges, gaining insights in how to lead yourself and others in the ways of Jesus.

There's still room for the next one, the "regular" men's weekend: October 28-30, also local. While it may be less "intense," it will be no less awesome.

#renewmen #wearetruesons

9/25/16. In March 2017 a team will journey to Uganda in East Africa, to embody the grace, love, truth, and hope of Jesus. We partner with Next Generation Ministries in Jinja, Uganda.

Listen in as Anna H. shares about her hopes and calling to join the 2017 team to Uganda. #globalmission #disciplemaking

9/25/16. Week 4 in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus entered into many controversies and brought God's clarity to the situation.

Ever wonder why "the Son of many came eating and drinking?" And why He spent so much time with people of poor reputation, like tax collectors and "sinners"?

He came to rescue sinners, and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:42-45). Could it be that they too had something to offer Him, even if not as great of value of what He offered them?

// Jeff Patterson preaching on Mark 2:13-17 #GospelofMark

9/18/16. Week 3 in the Gospel of Mark. What was the secret to Jesus' perfectly intentional life? How was He able to enter into every situation and not be overwhelmed?

Was it just because He's God, or was His humanity also at work on the earth?

Notice how Jesus draws His full worth — identity and affirmation — from His Father. And this deep acceptance fuels His desire to invest more time personally with God the Father. Out of this constant relationship came everything He said and did.

If Jesus the Son of God needed to pray, how much more shall we need prayer time like this?

// Jeff Patterson preaching on Mark 1:21-45 #GospelofMark

9/11/16. Week 2 in the Gospel of Mark. What do people need more: physical healing or eternal forgiveness?

Is it easier to say to the paralyzed man ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

Jesus asked that question, and then proved He can do both!

// Rich Rowell preaching on Mark 2:1-12 #GospelofMark