LIGHT. There is a light that the darkness cannot conquer. This is a light that cannot be produced by humanity alone but is a gift of God given to those who know Him so they can shine in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances. This kind of enduring light attracts some but repels others. How does this light come to us? What are the qualities of this light? What does this light reveal and why does the darkness try to diminish it? Join us for an encouraging message of perseverance and hope

PREPARATION. Life requires seasons of preparation, with many of those seasons being difficult and painful. Someone wrote, "It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply." Fortunately, these seasons won't last forever but they are extremely important for us to navigate if we are to learn and grow from them. What do these seasons usually look like? What lessons are important to learn in each stage? What has God promised us before, during, and after these chapters in our lives? How is God preparing you today? Join us for an insightful and encouraging discussion of this topic as we look at Acts 9:19-31.

RESTORED. There's no greater experience than to be given an opportunity for renewal in life and with relationships. The joy that comes as a result of being shown grace and mercy motivates us to live a life celebrating and showcasing what we've been through so that others can know the possibility of peace, hope, and a future with God and others. What's the deepest restoration a human being can experience? How do we participate in someone else's restoration? What are the ways we can dig deep into the beauty and freedom of our own restorative process? Join us for an encouraging dialogue about this topic as we navigate Acts 9:10-19

TRANSFORMATION. Every one of us experiences change in our lives and we're all being transformed into something. Honestly, some of us don't like what we're becoming. Sometimes the change we experience is due to choices we make but we don't fully understand. Sometimes the change is due to resisting something we know we need but don't really want. Why do we make the choices we do? Why do we sometimes avoid the change we desperately need? How does God interrupt our lives and show us what we need? What's the difference between life-deafening change and life-defining change? What does soul-satisfying transformation look like? Join us for this important discussion as we look at Acts 9:1-9.

APPOINTMENTS. Nothing happens by chance or by accident. Our connections with one another are orchestrated to point us to something beyond ourselves and ultimately to God. The internal longing of "deep calling to deep" is a discovery to love and be loved, to know and be known, and to accept and be accepted. Why are we in each other's lives? What are divine appointments? How should we understand every relationship we encounter? How are we to help one another root our relationships in God? Join us for a deep dive into this topic as we look at Acts 8:25-40

AUTHENTICITY. We crave relationships that are pure and genuine. God desires the same from us. While it may be easy to hide true motives and character from others, it's impossible to hide our true selves from God. The good news: He knows us thoroughly and still invites us into a relationship with Him. How are we to consider our true selves before God? What's the difference between real and false faith? What are some ways we can examine our hearts and enter into a more authentic relationship with God and others? Join us for this important discussion as we look at Acts 8:9-25

Filling in for Paster Scott this week our Deacon David Cosand gives the message.  

FRUITFULNESS. No one wishes for their life to yield nothing beneficial for themselves or those around them. Most of us reach a point when we reflect on our contribution to this world and wonder if what's left will be good, meaningful, and lasting. How do we properly assess our lives in light of present circumstances? How can we understand where we're currently at in life to be a moment of future significance? How do we seize every moment for clear perspective and preparation to be used by God for spiritual fruitfulness? Join us for an-depth look at this topic as we dig into Acts 8:1-8

CONTRAST. Different. Opposite. Unlikeness. Faith in God makes a difference in a life that is totally controlled by Him. Especially when trials and troubles enter into our lives. When one trusts in God during difficult seasons, there exists a contrast compared to someone who doesn't have faith. What fuels this difference? What does this faith look like? What anchors our souls during tough times? What marked differences are seen in our lives when we cling to God? Join us for a deep dive into this topic as we look at Acts 7:54-8:3.

PERSISTENCE. The God of the universe is continually trying to get our attention. More than that, He's aiming to capture our hearts. Whether it be through creation, conscience, or Christ, God is relentless in revealing His love toward us. History is simply the story of God bringing to Himself a people He wants to show mercy, grace, and kindness to. Do you know this God? Do you live in this relationship with Him actively? Or are you running from Him? How long will it be until you surrender and let Him catch you with His compassion? Perhaps you need to be reminded of His love. Join us to discuss the greatest love story ever told as we look into Acts 7:1-53.