What do we do and how do we handle the relationships we will experience this Christmas?

This week James and Brenton break down Advent week 1 and talk about Christmas traditions, puzzles, difficult relationships, and even answer a question about the new stage design and the cross on the wall. 

"If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." - John 14:23.

Wesley and Brenton laugh...a lot, talking about being thankful, overcoming bitterness, and James' favorite holiday - Christmas! 

God wants us to be thankful in all things because he wants to produce in us contentment.

Pastors James and Andrew walk us through the wrap up of our six week study in the book of Ruth. They walk through the complexities of the Ruth story and how it points to Christ's first coming, as well as dive into discussions surrounding their own testimony, their struggles and difficulties in sharing the gospel with others, and a few other things. Hope you enjoy!

Ruth and Boaz create strong 'links' in their genealogy chain which leads to Jesus. Are we dating, marrying, and growing our kids as a ministry? Do we see the importance of doing it well?

This week James and Forrest talk about the beginning of the last chapter of Ruth, and how Boaz was a shrewd business man...but in a good way, and what that can look like in our lives. They also look forward to the last week of Ruth and how the entire story is really a picture of Jesus's first coming, which is what we celebrate on Christmas. Enjoy!

Boaz is shrewd and rescues Ruth and Naomi, who could not 'redeem' themselves. Boaz is their family redeemer...which, spoiler alert...is a shadow of the truth of Jesus being our redeemer.

For the first time ever, Midpoint contains not one...not two...but THREE pastors! James, Wesley, and Brenton talk over the Family Service and have a look behind the scenes of how the family services are crafted, how they're tailored to appeal to kids and adults, and why Passover was the focus this time around.