Welcome to Menlo Church. This weekend we continue a journey through the very first church in the book of Acts. Could you use some good news right now? It turns out that is what the word "gospel" means. We think of it as a churchy word, but in biblical times it was a word used outside the church to communicate "life-altering good news." In this sermon, we explore how the first church was committed to this message and when they put first things first, their gospel was top priority.

Baptisms: We have baptisms coming up! (Yes, even in this time of social distancing and digital church.) After all, now more than ever, we need the opportunity to proclaim that God chose you, loves you, and calls you into his kingdom. So, if you are ready to take that next step, go to our website to learn more. http://menlo.church/baptism

Prayer & Fasting: If you’d like to be part of our community's healing and join us in 90 days of prayer and fasting, find out how you can do that on our website at : http://menlo.church/prayerandfasting

Welcome to Menlo Church. This weekend we continue a journey through the very first church in the book of Acts. Have you ever wondered, “How do I find my purpose in life?” In this week’s sermon we consider that God has a purpose for each of us. We explore the God-given and God-empowered purpose for his church and his followers. This is not a purpose accomplished by striving and performing but by living in our identity as children of God.

Join us in prayers for our community and church! Today we begin fasting and 90 days of prayer. For more information, to sign up for fasting, for a Zoom link to weekly prayer, and for a weekly prayer guide, go to our website: http://menlo.church/prayerandfasting

We’re in a year of chaos and living under the weight of isolation, racial unrest, the pandemic, and ongoing weariness. How can the church be an expression of God’s heart of love, justice, mercy, and missional purpose in these times? Join us as we kick off a series seeking to answer those questions by taking a journey through the Book of Acts and looking at the very first church. In this first talk in the series, we will explore who God is and what role prayer played in the first church (hint: It’s not the only thing they did, but it is one of the first things—and they did it a lot!) What we put first determines how we work, parent, and handle our money and our time. Our priorities shape who we are and what we do. Join us as we explore the role of prayer in our modern day lives and church, looking through the lens of the past.

Join us in prayers for our community and church! Starting September 27 we begin fasting and 90 days of prayer. For more information, to sign up for fasting, for a Zoom link to weekly prayer, and for a weekly prayer guide, go to our website: http://menlo.church/prayerandfasting

What is your role in the church? In this talk, we explore how God wants everybody to play their part in the community, especially in the church. In our culture, people overwhelmingly are on a quest for autonomy, to be free to do what they want, when they want to. While this may seem like a noble desire, it is an empty destination. Fulfillment is not found in isolation, but is found when you are an integral and important part of what God is doing in the church. God promises that you will find your purpose in life and fulfillment in life when you find your role in the body of Christ. Do you want to be a part of what God is doing in the church? We want to hear from you! http://menlo.church/serveinthechurch - the Formstack will go to Taylor K and she will pass along to each campus Connections person. The form is very generic so this is a blanket "I want to serve" and it is our job to help them figure out where.

We can feel disconnected, lonely, and misunderstood in the best of times, let alone during shelter in place. How do we lean into community when we are weary, zoom-fatigued, isolated and wearing masks? In this message we discover how communing with Jesus changes how and why we commune with others. We discover the power of community and that God’s grace toward us helps us in practical ways.

If you feel disconnected or lonely, we have a 7-day devotional made just for you. Go to our website to find a daily guide to help you discover how communing with Jesus changes how and why we connect with others: http://menlo.church/Jesus (this is also the study guide for this sermon)

What is the most important thing about you? What do you value? What matters most? Who are you? In this message, we tackle these big question about us as individuals, and about Menlo as a church. It turns out, whatever you value most, that’s what you organize your life around. Join us as we learn to organize our lives around Jesus.

Are you in a tough situation? Feeling lost, alone, or living in a storm? This week we explore how Jesus is more than enough, regardless of the situation you are in. We delve into how God invites us to participate with him in the work he is doing and when we do what only we can do—and trust God to do what only he can do—miracles happen. To explore this, we go through the Bible’s story of Jesus feeding five thousand.

This weekend Eugene Lee, our Executive Pastor, speaks to our church family about our current state as a church. He also addresses how we navigate the days ahead, and why it’s important to keep our eyes on Jesus.

This weekend, Pastor John Ortberg will share his farewell message.