Continuing the series we began last week, our Scripture readings this week came from Romans 12:9-18 and John 13:34-35. We looked at how Kanga, Tigger, and Rabbit lived into the ways of loving others. For the entire service, you can visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ExGQBL11R8s5f0nx-EJsg

On this 2nd Sunday after Epiphany we looked at Romans 12:3-8 from The Passion Translation (TPT) and discussed the grace-gifts mentioned. We looked at the gifts from the view of some of friends in the 100 Aker Wood to remind us we are all gifted and gifted uniquely. To take a gifts inventory, go here: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/spiritual-gifts-inventory/en

To watch the entire service on YouTube, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36xRpxtv418

On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday we looked at two Scripture readings: Isaiah 43:1-2 and Luke 3:15-7, 21-22. We looked at what it means and how it feels to be called by name and to be loved dearly by God. The full service can be watched here on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrCIOEuHTfE

The Scripture for this Epiphany Sunday is Matthew 2:1-12, focusing on the Magi's visit to the Christ Child. Their journey wasn't quite what they expected and they ended up going a different way home. How are our journeys not quite what we expect? How can we watch and listen for the guidance along the way?

On this 1st Sunday after Christmas, we look at Luke 2:41-52 and explore the question in the title of whether or not Jesus was really lost, as his parents seemed to think. We look at our "lostness" too and how we can know our bearings. The entire service can be found here on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eO0-4CYSeU

Today's Advent message "God Broke Through the Chaos with Peace" comes from Luke 2:8-20. We explore the meaning of peace and how we can have peace in and through chaos. To watch the entire service, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ExGQBL11R8s5f0nx-EJsg

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent we light the candle of joy and look at how God broke through the impossible with a miracle. The Scripture passage is Luke 1:26-38, in which we find two miracles offered. We reflect on what the "impossible" situations are for us and what miraculous breakthroughs we might need. To watch the service on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCT35jZTUM

On the 2nd Sunday of Advent we focused on the theme of "light" from John 1:1-14 and we talked about light and darkness. One is not better than the other. They both have good qualities, depending on circumstances. If you want to watch the entire service and hear the songs, tune in to it on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrJ9dfdyrdw

Our Advent series is based on the book by Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, "God Broke Through at Christmas". On this first Sunday of Advent, we explore how God Broke Through the Silence with the Word, looking at Psalm 62. We lit the candle of hope.

The Scripture on this Christ the King Sunday comes from John 18:33-37, a dialogue between Pilate and Jesus. For the entire service, check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ExGQBL11R8s5f0nx-EJsg