Author: Peace Mennonite

Worship Service, September 1st, 2024 We reflected on James' timeless invitation to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not lead to God's righteousness", particularly in the modern context where it seems like conflict is rewarded and anger is encouraged. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Eg4oYjKM1H8bsiXm Samuel summarized Jan Van Bevel's work [...]

Our worship service focused on the armor of God. Are you using honest, Peace building, fairness and faithfulness to strengthen your walk in the world? Join our service here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/GXST5vbs3A4hQPCB

Pastor Samuel preached on John 6, and John's radical metaphor 'I am the bread of life." How do we embrace and appreciate these kinds of radical claims about Jesus, when they push us beyond our comfort zones? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/nXvBrdVb947sTVoa

Pastor Samuel reflected on change in light of Mark 6, and Jesus being rejected in his home town, and sending out the disciples two by two without their possessions. Are we ready to change? Are we willing to let other people around us change? Are we willing to let go of our possessions, or do [...]

Steve Reid preached for us on the Blues, political lament, and the hope we hold in Jesus, based on Psalm 130 and 2 Samuel 1:17-27, David's (disingenuous) lament for Saul, and his more authentic lament for Jonathan. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/2kUnxDqVxGiXC4yu

Pastor Samuel reflected on some questions from the congregation. highlights included 'what good is prayer?' and 'what is missing from the Bible?' https://www.facebook.com/share/v/aRS8zkJhPgeLxR1Q/

We reflected on Mark 4, and Jesus' suggestion that the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that grows into a tree where the birds nest. In short, the Kingdom of God is a spicy mess. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/TNUZkSz1Dj79oJiQ

We reflected on the Genesis 3 creation story, and how we read the parable of Adam and Eve in our world today. You can see the service here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/5cAohEgG4smvqk4D

Wayne A reflected on the original meaning of apocalypse- a new understanding or vision- and what it means for us today. He reflected on the calling of Samuel, and Jesus teaching his disciples that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/YHaN7YenKZo343UN

Worship, May 12 We celebrated Peter's inclusive vision for the church, and reflected on the tension between a 'high expectation community' and one with 'low barriers to entry'. https://fb.watch/s1W8aYpLV0/