Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, where Paul reminds believers that the Day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, so we must watch with wisdom. While the world rests in false security, we are children of the light, called to stay ready. Yet we also wait with confidence, knowing God has not destined us for wrath but for salvation through Jesus Christ.

Chad Ellefson, one of our Uflourish Church Elders, continues the series through Thessalonians as Paul turns his attention to the Thessalonians' concern about what will become of those who have died before Christ's return. Navigating the complexities of what happens when we die, and what we can know about Christ's return, Chad calls the church to live in hopeful anticipation of our coming Savior - an anticipation that transforms our everyday approach to how we use our time, money, and energy.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12, where Paul calls believers to please God by walking in ongoing holiness. But holiness is not merely avoidance of sin; it is the soil in which we practice love—refusing to harm a brother, abounding in brotherly affection, and living responsibly before others.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 1 Thessalonians 3:8-13 detailing how Paul hears the church is still standing in the Lord and it puts life back in him—so he can’t help but pour out gratitude and joy for their faithfulness (3:8–9). And he doesn’t stop there: he turns that gratitude into a prayer for growth—that God would bring them together, make their love overflow “for one another and for all."

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive in 1 Thessalonians 3:1-7 where we see Testing through Tribulation and the Testimony of True Faith woven together. Unable to return, Paul sends Timothy to strengthen and encourage the church so they won’t be shaken by trials he had already told them to expect. That testing is real, but the report back is brighter: their faith and love endure, and they long for Paul as he longs for them.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 highlighting how it is when God’s Word truly takes root, it produces affliction for the Word—a cross-shaped endurance even when our own people push back. And it stirs affection for the church—a longing to be face to face, where people themselves become our hope, joy, and crown before Jesus.

Pastor Kurt Takes a deep dive In 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12, where Paul reminds the church that the gospel was proclaimed with boldness under persecution. At the same time, he points to a blameless life—marked by integrity, gentleness, and sacrificial love.

Dr. Kimara Ellefson takes us on a walk through 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, inviting us to recognize the call for believers to live in a posture of waiting for the Son - looking forward to the day when He will make all things right again - and yet to live in active obedience in the present. Rather than idly sit by, our active faith, love, and hope will reflect Jesus to the world around us, that the gospel could ring forth in our spaces, just as the Thessalonians witnessed in their day.

Lead Pastor Kurt Owens and Executive Pastor Zac Reuter give a recap of 2025 and then look ahead to our church's goals for 2026, with a faith-filled dream of seeing our congregation engaging in relational disciple-making within our unique spheres of influence. The service concludes with congregants' questions about specific church needs and intentions for the new year.

Brace your self as Pastor Ed Wade gifts us with insightful interpretation of Colossians 4:1-8 expounding upon the heart touching topic of fairness amognst leadership