While it is important to wonder, marvel, and be awestruck by God’s greatness and all He does, is it possible to wander from His main assignment for us in the world in doing so? What is God’s main mission for us? How can we keep the main mission the main mission?

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Have you wondered why the Magi brought three gifts? Pastor Chad explores the symbolism of these three gifts and how they invite us to respond to three facets of Jesus’ identity.

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What if the Christmas story was bigger than… Christmas? Nativities, Songs, Mangers – all of these are good. What if the messages of the angels point us to a bigger story that’s still being written? Continuing our Christmas series, let’s explore Wonder: the Unfolding Story

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Then the angels announced Jesus’ arrival to the shepherds, it was good news for all. The sign they gave them to look for was something no one was expecting. This Sunday Pastor Chad invites us to see lessons in God’s surprises, continuing our Christmas series, Wonder: Hear the Message of the Angels.

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Have you ever felt decision fatigue with all the decisions you have to make? You’re not alone. This week we study Matthew 1, where the angel visits Joseph, a man with big decisions to make; continuing our Christmas series, Wonder: Hear the Message of the Angels.

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Khert Rizal, one of our High School students, reflects on Mary’s encounter with Gabriel as part of our NextGen Christmas service.

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Have you felt like your prayers are not being heard by God? You’re not alone. Pastor Chad teaches from from Luke 1, where the angel Gabriel visits Zechariah, a man who thought he was forgotten too. This messages is part 1 of our Christmas series, Wonder: Hear the Message of the Angels.

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Isaiah sees a vision of God’s glory and agrees to follow a call to be God’s messenger. Pastor Heidi and Pastor Chad look to Isaiah 6 to see how God addresses us and empowers us in times of uncertainty.

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Pastor Verner Drost and Bishop Märt Vähi reflect on their journeys of faith, including founding ministries like the Village of Hope and smuggling Bibles into the Soviet Union, emphasizing God’s guidance and obedience to His call. As they prepare to pass leadership to Chad and Heidi Billington, they highlight the importance of stepping into God’s plans and trusting Him to equip His followers.

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Pastor Drost has served as the Lead Pastor of Smythe Street Church for the past 34 years. This Sunday marks his final Sunday speaking as Lead Pastor and will be sharing words of advice regarding the future health of our church.

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