Sunday service

Most of us reserve designations of sainthood for the Mother Teresas of history, but did you know that Bible writers called ordinary and flawed people "saints," too? Turns out sainthood's a gig a lot of us get pulled into long before we're perfect. That's okay--we just gotta live INTO our sainthood, and one important thing saints do is learn how to WALK--paying attention to their form and purpose for making their way in the world as followers of Jesus.

Most of us reserve designations of sainthood for the Mother Teresas of history, but did you know that Bible writers called ordinary and flawed people "saints," too? Turns out sainthood's a gig a lot of us get pulled into long before we're perfect. That's okay--we just gotta live INTO our sainthood, and one important thing saints do is combat fear with their trust in God. (Guest speaker Lindsay Olesberg)

Most of us reserve designations of sainthood for the Mother Teresas of history, but did you know that the Bible writers called ordinary and flawed people "saints," too? Turns out that sainthood is a gig a lot of us get pulled into long before we're perfect. But that's okay--we just gotta live INTO our sainthood, and one important thing saints DO is grow up together to become more like Jesus.

David Foster Wallace says, "Everyone worships"--it's our "default setting." What's *your* first-place love?

Don't worry if it seems like God is hiding. Hiding's his speciality, and seeking's yours. Go on a quest to find him. #hideandseek

Loving our neighbor's a good thing. But what does it look like? Guest speaker Adam Kolosik shares practical ideas about getting to know and caring for your neighbors (including parties, and who doesn't like a party??!).

Restoration is God's sweet spot. It's what he thinks about when he thinks about you.

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" is Judy Blume's classic coming-of-age story in which teenage Margaret asks the question we've all asked at some point or another. Is God out there? And if so, is he paying attention to us? Personally? The biblical writers reveal God to be fully conscious and thoughtful about each of us. Have you ever wondered what he thinks about when he thinks of you?

Jesus urged his disciple Thomas not to "disbelieve, but believe" in his resurrection. What have you seen and heard that convinces you that Jesus is who he says he is?

The Gospel writers hoped their readers would have faith in Jesus because of the eyewitness accounts of his life, ministry and resurrection. What have you seen and heard that convinced you that Jesus is worth following?