Dave McHugh — Dave continues our series examining Jesus saying ‘I am’ the Light of the World and that we are to reflect that light in all areas of our lives.

In the Christmas narrative we read that the wise men followed the star from the East, which led them to Bethlehem—the place of Jesus’ birth. The light in the sky led them to the Light of the World—God became flesh and dwelt amongst us. When Jesus proclaimed that he was the “light of the world,” he proclaimed that he was God—the source of all light and life. Jesus also proclaimed that we—His followers—have light, by following him and becoming like him in the world.

In whatever setting we find ourselves in, Jesus calls us as His followers to be the light in the world—ones who break the darkness, triumph over evil, orient toward His Kingdom and bring life.

Matt Romano — This week Matt commences our new series, Light of the World. Jesus calls us to be “A City of Lights,” a radiant community that reflects His love and hope in a dark world, to shine as public witnesses and visible examples of His kingdom. Like a city on a hill, we are called to offer refuge, embody integrity, and create spaces where heaven meets earth. This Christmas, may we remember that we are not just recipients of God’s light but bearers of it, drawing others to the love of the Father.

In the Christmas narrative we read that the wise men followed the star from the East, which led them to Bethlehem—the place of Jesus’ birth. The light in the sky led them to the Light of the World—God became flesh and dwelt amongst us. When Jesus proclaimed that he was the “light of the world,” he proclaimed that he was God—the source of all light and life. Jesus also proclaimed that we—His followers—have light, by following him and becoming like him in the world.

In whatever setting we find ourselves in, Jesus calls us as His followers to be the light in the world—ones who break the darkness, triumph over evil, orient toward His Kingdom and bring life.

Dave McHugh — This week we conclude our Faith for Exiles series with Dave leading us in a time of anointing and commissioning us to bear witness to the reality of Jesus in our sphere of influence. We also celebrate the graduation of our wonderful grade 6 children.

As we dispel the myths about what it looks like to “make it” as a follower of Jesus, we will explore what it looks like to make God’s name holy in our everyday, ordinary lives. We will also look to see what being a Holy Priesthood looks like in our daily lives from Monday to Sunday.

The series will end by looking at Jesus' counter-cultural mission of discerningly seeking the peace and prosperity of the city. We will remember that life is about the big thing God is up to in the world and not one’s personal fulfilment.

Allan Meyer — In the continuation of our look at vocational discipleship, Allan looks at what the essence of a beautiful life is. People are watching how you live your life. You may be the only letter from God they ever get to read. The impact of a beautiful life is that it prepares people for a day of visitation.

As we dispel the myths about what it looks like to “make it” as a follower of Jesus, we will explore what it looks like to make God’s name holy in our everyday, ordinary lives. We will also look to see what being a Holy Priesthood looks like in our daily lives from Monday to Sunday.

The series will end by looking at Jesus' counter-cultural mission of discerningly seeking the peace and prosperity of the city. We will remember that life is about the big thing God is up to in the world and not one’s personal fulfilment.

Lawrence Hirsch — This week we had the privilege of having Lawrence Hirsch from Celebrate Messiah share on vocational discipleship from a Jewish perspective.

As we dispel the myths about what it looks like to “make it” as a follower of Jesus, we will explore what it looks like to make God’s name holy in our everyday, ordinary lives. We will also look to see what being a Holy Priesthood looks like in our daily lives from Monday to Sunday.

The series will end by looking at Jesus' counter-cultural mission of discerningly seeking the peace and prosperity of the city. We will remember that life is about the big thing God is up to in the world and not one’s personal fulfilment.

Christy McHugh — This week Christy shares on how we, as followers of Jesus, are invited into the privilege Israel has, to be a chosen people, a royal priesthood. This is the vocational calling of every believer. Our calling is to carry his name, to demonstrate who he is in every ordinary moment of our day. How we bear the name of Yahweh well, is how we live out our vocational calling in exile.

As we dispel the myths about what it looks like to “make it” as a follower of Jesus, we will explore what it looks like to make God’s name holy in our everyday, ordinary lives. We will also look to see what being a Holy Priesthood looks like in our daily lives from Monday to Sunday.

The series will end by looking at Jesus' counter-cultural mission of discerningly seeking the peace and prosperity of the city. We will remember that life is about the big thing God is up to in the world and not one’s personal fulfilment.

Matt Romano — Matt continues our series with a look at how, as followers of Jesus, we are called to something greater than work being a means to personal gain, status, or survival. We are called to a divine partnership in bringing beauty, order, and flourishing into every aspect of life.

As we dispel the myths about what it looks like to “make it” as a follower of Jesus, we will explore what it looks like to make God’s name holy in our everyday, ordinary lives. We will also look to see what being a Holy Priesthood looks like in our daily lives from Monday to Sunday.

The series will end by looking at Jesus' counter-cultural mission of discerningly seeking the peace and prosperity of the city. We will remember that life is about the big thing God is up to in the world and not one’s personal fulfilment.

Sarah Hudson — Sarah starts this new series with an overview of the themes to be covered over the course of the next term.

Throughout this series, Faith for Exiles, we will turn our attention to equipping and encouraging the community through a deep dive into vocational discipleship and what it means to engage in counter cultural mission. As Christians, who bear the name of Christ, what does it look like to live every aspect of our lives declaring who Christ is? Not by our words, but through our lives.

As we dispel the myths about what it looks like to “make it” as a follower of Jesus, we will explore what it looks like to make God’s name holy in our everyday, ordinary lives. We will also look to see what being a Holy Priesthood looks like in our daily lives from Monday to Sunday.

The series will end by looking at Jesus' counter-cultural mission of discerningly seeking the peace and prosperity of the city. We will remember that life is about the big thing God is up to in the world and not one’s personal fulfilment.

Nartarsha Wisewould — In this week's Power and Presence service Nartarsha outlines how the Father is inviting us into a place of Breakthrough; in miracles, healings and encounters with His love.

Matt Romano — In our Power and Presence service Matt explores the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5) and how it mirrors our search for wholeness in external solutions, but true and lasting healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—comes only through Jesus.