God With Us

Listen to Peter Gothold teach on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 about the significance of Jesus coming to be with us, humankind. We are challenged to define the relationship we have with God and eschew the temptation to believe that ambivalence is an option in this mental exercise. The system of grace and reconciliation only works if Jesus is actually God in the flesh.

Read along in Matthew 1:18-23

The Good News Came Through A Scandal

Listen to Jonathan Woolner illustrate on Sunday, December 13th how difficult it must have been to be Joseph and Mary, losing their reputation of righteousness in exchange for the plan of God. This is the third Sunday of Advent.

Read along in Matthew 1:18-25, Deuteronomy 22:22, John 1:46, & Mark 6:3

Live drawings done by everyone today instead of written notes.

Peace For The Outsider

Listen to Amy Mark speak on Sunday, December 6th about exploring her struggle with the existence of peace and feeling like an outsider.  

 She then leads us to discover or rediscover the peace brought to all of humanity by Jesus Christ.
Read along in Luke 2:14

Painting done live during today’s service by Michael  Mays

 

The Outsider’s Christmas

Listen to Jonathan Woolner speak on Sunday, November 29th, about the pattern God has of selecting those whose hope seems to have passed to fulfill His vision and plan miraculously.

 This is the first Sunday of Advent. Live pastel drawing referred to by Jon in the recording was created by Ezra Engle.