Trey Wrapp hosts us as we go through our candle lighting service for the year! Watch it with others on Facebook on Dec. 24 at 7pm. For most of us, Christmas will look different this year: fewer parties, more online shopping, Santa wearing a mask, and social distancing. Who would
Continue readingThis will premiere on Facebook at 8am on December 27, 2020
Continue readingAdvent Series #4 Holly Allen shares the final installment of this year’s advent series.
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 8 of 8: The Fourth Sunday of Advent: PEACE 1. What range of ideas does our English word “peace” embrace? How can this be confusing when trying to interpret the “Peace on Earth!” message associated with Christmas? 2. Did the birth of Jesus bring
Continue readingLesson 6 of 7: Reading Scripture as God’s Unfolding Story WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: Psalm 119:9-16; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 23:36-49* 1. Religious people have sometimes used the Bible as a patchwork collection of “proof texts” – verses used to teach and defend key doctrines they
Continue readingStan Smith teaches on the hope we have in the faithfulness of God, especially when we feel abandoned by those around us. (This is a replay from the class for Oct. 11, 2020)
Continue readingAdvent Series #3 Holly Allen shares another Godly Play Story about the Exile.
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 7 of 8: The Third Sunday of Advent: JOY 1. Does the Advent theme of joy seem a bit strained this year? Awkward? Have you allowed yourself to become negative about all that is happening right now? What are you doing to protect yourself
Continue readingLesson 5 of 7: Inspiration of Scripture SERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Psalm 119:97-105* 1. What does the word “revelation” mean when used of the Bible? Why do human beings need revelation? 2. Explain the significance of the following
Continue readingStan encourages everyone to be ready to give the speech that they were born to give at any moment, as that moment may come at an unexpected time. (This is a re-play of a great class from October 4, 2020)
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 6 of 8 The Second Sunday of Advent: LOVE 1. How is love defined in this video? Do you agree that love is better understood as action rather than feelings that can come and go independently of one’s will in the matter? 2. How
Continue readingHolly Allen shares the story of Israel and how their worship was always wavering, in need of a savior.
Continue readingLesson 4 of 7: Creation and Evolution SERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: Job 12:7-10; Psalm 104:24-30; Acts 17:22-28* 1. Divine Creation and Evolution are not necessarily contradictory. God is the Ultimate Cause of the cosmos and life within it, and evolutionary processes have been employed
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 5 of 8 The First Sunday of Advent: HOPE 1. What was your experience of observing “Advent” and/or celebrating “Christmas” in your church tradition? In your family? 2. Christian hope is rooted in the promises of God to his people. Thus, the first Sunday
Continue readingStan Smith shares a simple thought from Micah 6. (This is the replay of a great lesson from July 12, 2020.)
Continue readingAdvent Series #1 Holly Allen shares part one of our Advent Children’s Moment Series.
Continue readingWe had the honor of hearing from Haley Blankenship on her journey through seeing, blindness, living in community, and regaining sight. Jason Pagel leads the interview.
Continue readingStan Smith reminds us the importance of what we write on our hearts. (This is a replay from a great lesson Stan provided earlier this year on June 7.)
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 4 of 8 John: The Man Who Cried “Messiah!” This study relates the life and ministry of John the Baptist in relation to Jesus of Nazareth. 1. This study focuses on John’s importance as related in the Gospel of Mark. Briefly review the material
Continue readingLesson 3 of 7: The Problem of Evil SERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: Romans 8:18-25; Matthew 13:24-30,36-43* 1. What is the problem of evil? State it in your own words. 2. Distinguish between moral evil and natural evil? Why is this distinction important for addressing
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