Today as we continue a series of messages exploring the life of David we look at Davids extraordinary friendship with Jonathan, the son of King Saul.

Today, as we continue a series of messages exploring the life of David, we look in on him during a very dark chapter of his story. As 1 Samuel 22 opens, we find David fleeing for his life and alone in a cave.

While in the cave, God graciously and profoundly met David and shone the light of His grace into Davids disorienting darkness.

Today well see how Gods grace came to David and how David pulled back the curtains to let this light in.

It is easy to over simplify this story and see it as Gods blanket promise to overcome all the challenges in our lives according to our plans and our timing. In context, it is more about David, as anointed king, revealing his faith in Gods absolute capacity to overcome any challenges against His good and eternal purposes.

Well begin today with the story of Davids anointing. In a world that increasingly places self at the center of the universe, Davids example reveals a much more life- giving posture. Well look at the way of life he models in contrast to that of Samuel, Jesse and Davids brothers.

In our Sunday services, we are currently exploring a number of practices that give shape to what it means to be in right relationship with God, with one another and with our neighbours.

We are in a series looking at a number of practices designed to create space for God to transform us in our relationship with Himself, with one another and with our neighbours. This week, we will focus on the practice of Kingdom Participation and its challenge to see Christ-like character growth as crucial to representing Christ authentically in the world. (2 Cor. 3:2-3; 1 Peter 3:15) In Galatians 5, Paul talks about Christian growth using the picture of character as fruit developed in us by Gods Spirit. It is important to note that the context of this growth is significantly plural.

This Sunday, the McKernan (MOBY) youth group takeover the service, and Pastor Dave and Erin share what's on their heart related to service.

We are in a series looking at a number of practices designed to create space for God to transform us in our relationship with Himself, with one another and with our neighbours. This week, we will focus on the practice of Kingdom Participation and its invitation to give out of our material resources toward the work God is doing in the world.

We are in a series looking at a number of practices designed to create space for God to transform us in our relationship with Himself, with one another and with our neighbours. This week, we will focus on the practice of Kingdom Participation as it challenges us to intentionally engage the reality that, as Christs followers, we are given the privilege of serving our King. (Rev. 1:5b-6)

Join the congregation at McKernan Baptist Church in celebrating that good news that Jesus Christ our saviour is risen!