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The Pyramid of Love

Come & See 1/18/2026 [Texts] Isaiah 49:1-7 The servant brings light to the nations Psalm 40:1-11 I love to do your will, O my God. (Ps. 40:8) 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul’s greeting to the church at Corinth John 1:29-42 Revelation of Christ as the Lamb of God Epiphany blessings to you, siblings in Christ. Beloved in Christ, I want to begin with a simple check‑in. What’s been weighing on you these days, what’s been staying with you from morning into the night? Maybe it’s a concern

Reflection

Jan 175 min read

Come & See

Children’s Message: Our Story John 1:29-42 1/18/2026 Today we’re going on a little field trip—right here inside the church. We’re going to visit three special places that help us grow in God’s family. And at each place, Jesus says to us, “Come and See.” As we walk together, let’s look closely, notice what’s happening, and say a few things out loud together. 1. Come and See… the Baptismal Font (Invite the children to walk with you to the baptismal font. Let them gather close.)

Devotion

Jan 172 min read

Jesus' Baptism Says It All

God Certifies the Called 1.11.2026 [Readings] Isaiah 42:1–9 — The servant of the Lord brings justice Psalm 29 — The voice of the Lord is upon the waters Acts 10:34–43 — Jesus’ ministry after his baptism Matthew 3:13–17 — Revelation of Christ as God’s servant God’s beloved, What’s the best love story you’ve ever known? (examples: your own, movies, novels, documentaries, etc.) Whenever I return to the story of Jesus’ baptism, I become more convinced that the Bible is the gre

Reflection

Jan 104 min read

Jesus' Baptism

Children's Message 1/11/2026 ✨ [Texts] Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22; John 1:29–34 At home, parents are invited to help children hold water in their hands and watch it flow down. Then, they can say: “That’s a little like God’s love—always moving, always reaching us.” When Jesus was baptized, God’s love poured over him, and God said, ‘You are my beloved.’ And God says that to us, too. Dear friend, I want to tell you a story about how we hear God's calls to us—kind

Devotion

Jan 102 min read

God's Mystery Has Been Made Known

God refuses to look away. Texts for 1.4.2026 Isaiah 60:1-6 Nations come to the light Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 All kings shall bow down before him. (Ps. 72:11) Ephesians 3:1-12 The gospel’s promise extends to all Matthew 2:1-12 Revelation of Christ to the nations of the earth Epiphany blessings to you. Epiphany is the season when the Church celebrates that God’s saving presence becomes visible in the world, not just to a few, not just to one nation, but to all peoples. That's how

Reflection

Jan 34 min read

Three Gifts For Jesus

The Offering - Our offering Matthew 2:1–12 Children’s Message Dear friends, How was your Christmas ? What was your favorite gift? Today we end the Christmas season with a special Sunday called Epiphany. Epiphany means God’s Secret is shown to us. And today, God’s Secret is shown through three gifts : The gifts the three wise men brought to baby Jesus. Each gift had a meaning. Each gift had a purpose. 1. Gold Let’s start with gold. Gold is like money. It helps people get what

Devotion

Jan 32 min read

Good News on the Move

Because tonight, the Good News doesn’t stay in Bethlehem It moves through us. Christmas Eve, 12.24.2025 [Texts] Isaiah 9:2-7 Light shines: a child is born for us Psalm 96 Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11) Titus 2:11-14 The grace of God has appeared Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] God with us God’s beloved, May the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love of God be with you. Just three days ago, as we ended the Advent season, we named the Good News that carries us through ever

Reflection

Dec 24, 20254 min read

One God. One Love. Three Names.

God Refused to Give Up Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A Sunday, December 21 Texts: Isaiah 7:10–16 — The sign of Immanuel Romans 1:1–7 — Paul’s greeting to the church at Rome Matthew 1:18–25 — A God near at hand The Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love of God be with all God’s beloved in worship today. As we come to the end of Advent and prepare to enter the Christmas season on Wednesday, the word before us is Love . And not just any love—the Love that reveals who God is. Scripture

Reflection

Dec 20, 20254 min read