When people are struggling with loneliness and isolation, what should a church be? Pastor Chad explores Jesus’ calling to deep and meaningful relationships of mutual love for each other.

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Pastor Wayne looks at the necessity of having healthy relationship with others, and what it is that makes these friendships so essential.

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Is prayer a task, a discipline, another “to do” list in our day? Or is it what we do when we are in trouble or in need of help? Pastor Drost looks at prayer as a joy, a privilege, a relationship with the one who loves and delights in us.

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As one year ends and another begins, what does God say about how we reflect, dream and seize the day?

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With Christmas upon us, we paused and took a breath and slow down for a few moments. In the message, Pastor Chad reminded us how one baby is God’s ultimate gift that proves his love.

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What holds you back from joy? If you want to experience joy, do you pursue it, or something else? Pastor Heidi reminds us that joy is not found in the pursuit of pleasure, joy is God’s gift from a place of surrender.

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What if there was a better Peace to experience in the season of Advent? Let’s explore what the greater story of Advent has to say about where we really find peace.

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How does God react when we are struggling with our questions and our doubts. Eliya Billington looks 2 stories from Luke’s gospel and a personal experience to show how God gives us hope, even in our doubts as part of our NextGen Christmas Celebration.

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The Christian message of good news begins and ends with Advent. Pastor Drost explains why this season is so central to the human story. 

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We are sharing and reflecting on the personal story of Kenn Parker. Kenn, who went to be with Jesus just this past week, shares a very uplifting and hopeful story of how we move through suffering with our hope in Christ as our anchor. 

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