The Vine Church TC

Today we remember Joy discovered in the coming of Jesus. We explore the Joy that was, the joy we are invited to now and the joy that is to come.

During Advent, we reflect on the coming of Jesus - past, present and future. Jesus is our Prince of Peace, who brings healing and wholeness into our relationships with God and with others.

Today we explore how Jesus' coming brings hope in the past, present and the future.

In this thanksgiving season, we turn our attention towards scripture and God's loving presence. In this, we have the potential to posture ourselves toward thanksgiving, regardless of challenges that we may face.

Today we explore the subject of, and share in, communion. Also called Eucharist or the Lord's Supper, this practice has been a staple of christian worship for the past 2,000 years.

As we conclude our series in Acts we zoom out to look at the story in its entirety, in the context of the biblical narative. In turning our attention to the mission of God, the kingdom of God and the church we realize that the story has not ended and in fact we are invited into God's ongoing work in this world.

Luke concludes the book of Acts with Paul's encounter with the Jewish population living in Rome. Like in other places, his preaching of the gospel is met with a mixed response. He concludes by quoting Isaiah 6, you do not see or perceive what God is inviting you to, but the world is receptive.

Shipwrecked and stranded on the Island of Malta, Paul and his companions are met with unusual kindness and hospitality from the islanders. God, through Paul, heals many people over the course of 3 months before they leave for Rome.

On the way to Rome to face trial before Caesar, Paul experiences a violent storm and is shipwrecked. Paul relies on God and God saves. How will we lean into God as we navigate our own figurative storms and shipwrecks?

Years later, Paul is still on trial, though no punishable crimes can be proven. Paul demonstrates incredible strength in choosing a mindset of hope and purpose in the midst of suffering.