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Beyond the Sermon: God's Promises for Past and Present Dec 02, 2024

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This week Mat and Magrey dive into the deeper meaning behind Magery's prayer and how we can stay faithful to every moment, even when we're called to something bigger then ourselves.
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The Christmas Letters, Part 1 // Pastor Magrey Devega // December 1, 2024 Dec 02, 2024

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The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus brings us good news, offering us the hope of salvation. In Romans, we see God’s great plan to save all people from sin.

Reflection Questions:

1. What do you enjoy about receiving Christmas letters this time of year?

2. How has God been faithful to you in the past? How is God active in your life now?

3. If God were to write a Christmas letter to you now, what would it say?

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Beyond the Sermon: The Empathy the World is Missing Nov 25, 2024

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This week, Mat and Magrey explore the Christian Liturgical Calendar more deeply, reflecting on what uncertain times mean to them and how they can find comfort in them.
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Not the End of the World, Part 4 // Pastor Magrey Devega // November 24, 2024 Nov 25, 2024

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Challenged to prove ourselves, we find our identity in Christ, our King.
Reflection Questions:
1. What do you think it means to call Jesus king?
2. Do you think empathy is in short supply today? Who models it best for you?
3. How will you emulate Jesus in your everyday life?
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Beyond the Sermon: Full Disclosure Nov 18, 2024

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This week, Mat and Magrey reflect on what the crumbling temple might look like in your life, and how to find hope and guidance in those times of uncertainty.
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Not the End of the World, Part 3 // Pastor Magrey Devega // November 17, 2024 Nov 18, 2024

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Christ never promises an easy walk, but one of sacrifice.
Reflection Questions:
1.) When in your life did all you thought was true and reliable seem “thrown down”?
2.) When have you seen evidence of God not giving up during your hard times?
3.) How will you release your energy as an act of defiant hope in the world?
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Beyond the Sermon: How to Overcome Hopelessness Nov 11, 2024

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Join Mat and Justin as they dive deeper into the message of Thessalonians, exploring how to find hope when it feels like the end is near. Justin shares a personal story of facing hopelessness, and together they reflect on what it means to persevere with faith.
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Not the End of the World: Skipping to the End, Part 2 // The Rev. Justin LaRosa // November 10, 2024 Nov 11, 2024

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It may feel like the end is near, but we have to keep going.
Reflection Questions:
1. How have you attempted to stay grounded in your faith with unsettling news or alarming situation in today’s world?
2. How do you think modern-day predictions or claims about end times events impact people’s faith, both positively and negatively?
3. How can you stand firm in your faith during difficult times, and how might you offer this to others?
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Not the End of the World: The Work of Waiting, Part 1 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // November 3, 2024 Nov 04, 2024

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God is at work in the dark places, even when we cannot see it.
Reflection Questions

1. When you are struggling who helps you (or what helps you) get back up and try again?

2. What is one thing you could do today to encourage someone (a friend, family member, stranger) who is struggling with their faith in God?

3. Who are some of the saints that have encouraged you on the journey of faith? How did they encourage you? Take a moment and thank God for their presence in your life.
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Living Impact: Committed to the Future, Part 6 // Pastor Magrey Devega // October 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2024

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The culmination of remembering our membership vows is an act of recommitment, which would include the submission of our estimates of giving cards.
Reflection Questions:
In what way do you experience this congregation as a “household”?
How are you uniquely called and gifted to build up the work of this church?
How will you recommit your efforts of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness?
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