Carl Garrison leads the community in reflecting on Luke 6:36. Complimented with testimonies from Kylie Kelder and Raphael Oettl. This service is a powerful testimony to the struggle and call of forgiveness.

Matthew 22:1-14

A church, illuminated by the power of the Resurrection, does not cower in fear of being misunderstood by other religious leaders or institutions who stand from afar and criticize or chastise an openness to those whom God brings. Instead, A Church in Light of the Resurrection only fears that its actions explicitly or implicitly hinders those who God has called into His presence.

The journey of God with broken people from creation to the Babylonian exile and beyond. Despite human shortcomings, God speaks through limited individuals such as Abraham, Moses, David, and Isaiah to offer hope and renewal. The return from exile is slow and faces opposition, but the promise of God's kingdom remains. Isaiah introduces the mysterious figure of God's servant who ultimately carries the load of humanity's pain and wrongdoing to death. Jesus embodies this servant and brings new dimensions to the story through the foolish, weak Cross as God's power and wisdom in a broken world.

2 Samuel 7:1-29 explores the desires of God and humans as seen through the story of David and the building of the Temple. Despite David's desire to build a fixed Temple, God rejects this idea and instead creates a covenant with David's line of successors. The story highlights the importance of God's ever-moving intervention in the lives of his people and the dangers of centering worship on a fixed location. Ultimately, the passage emphasizes the importance of God's grace and love in the unfolding story of humanity's relationship with God, which is embodied in Jesus as the moving Tabernacle and his disciples as the spreading Temple of God's Holy Spirit.

The book of Deuteronomy highlights the history of the Israelites and their relationship with God. Through the accounts of Abraham, Moses, and the exodus from Egypt, it emphasizes the importance of seeking God and living by His commandments. The core teaching of Deuteronomy is the belief in one God, the creator, and instructor of all existence. God's covenant with His people is always present, providing guidance and protection in daily life. Moses delivers the Ten Words to focus on the heart's training to know and love God, emphasizing the importance of trust and relationships in society. Ultimately, Deuteronomy teaches that a life dedicated to God's love is a life-giving reality.

Testimonies in celebration of Black History and the impact of that history on faith and the church.