When You're Running out of Hope

And Still

Thriving Churches Understand Community and Rest.

In her sermon, "Leaning into Holy Rhythms" Pastor Nancy explores the wisdom of Sabbath-keeping, what we can learn from the cycles of rest and work.

Feeling stuck? This week’s sermon reminds us that God is always doing a new thing—turning ruts into renewal, rubble into joy. From Shirley Valentine to Isaiah’s vision, from small churches in Kentucky to Christchurch’s “Cardboard Cathedral,” we’re called to resist stagnation, expect God’s goodness, and discover joy along the way.

"All the way to heaven is heaven." - Catherine of Siena

This sermon is part of our ongoing series, Thriving Churches.

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Shaped by Gratitude

A Thriving Church is a Thankful Church

Thriving Churches Are Rooted in Scripture. Reflection questions for this week's worship:

• What does “being rooted in scripture” look like for you? for our congregation?
• What stories or passages of Scripture are important to you at this stage in your life?
• What are the biggest challenges for you in reading/studying scripture?

What would you do if you were brave?

This week at FCC Morehead, we continue our Thriving Church series by diving into the proposition: "Thriving Churches Reject a Fear Mentality." Amid uncertainty, God calls us to flourish. In a world that often trades courage for caution, we’re reminded that perfect love casts out fear—and thriving begins when we dare to dream beyond it.

Reflect with us: What is God’s dream for us that feels scary? What would you do if you were brave?

Let’s be a church that chooses love over fear, justice over silence, and thriving over survival. Read Pastor Nancy's sermon here: https://ruminari.wordpress.com/.../freed-to-love.../

The first sermon in the series, Thriving Church, based upon the book, “Thriving Church: What We Can Learn from Faithful Congregations” by Erin Cash and Kory Wilcoxson.