Pastor’s Blog

What Then Shall We Do? A Christmas and New Year’s Reflection As we journey through Advent and approach Christmas, we hear John the Baptist’s urgent

12.11.24 Refined for the Season Advent isn’t just about decorating our homes or checking off shopping lists—it’s about preparing our hearts and lives for the

12.5.24 Ready Your Hearts: The Advent Call to Vigilance Happy New Year! The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new church year

11.27.24 Christ the King: Unmoved by Human Loyalty This past Sunday, we marked Christ the King Sunday by reflecting on John 18:33-37, where Jesus declares

11.22.24 Signs of the Times: Preparing for the Future In Mark 13:1-8, Jesus warns his disciples about the destruction of the temple and the signs

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10.17.24 When God is Silent  (A reflection based on Job 23:1-17)Have you ever found yourself searching for God, only to be met with silence? I

10.10.24 Holding It Together When Everything’s Falling Apart This past Sunday’s sermon, based on Job 1:1, 2:1-10, is a timely reflection on how we navigate

10.3.24 Growing up, prayer was an integral part of our family life. We gathered each morning and evening, young and old alike, to offer our prayers

Submitting to God’s Wisdom This past week, we learned that true wisdom comes from submitting our lives to God, trusting in God’s plan, and letting

Proverbs 1:20-33 offers life-giving wisdom. Like a lighthouse guiding ships through rough waters, wisdom calls out to us, urging us to follow the path that

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get lost in pursuing material possessions and fleeting pleasures. Ephesians 5:15-20 reminds us that our lives are about

8.15.2024 Last Sunday’s sermon discussed the essential building blocks for a solid and enduring faith. Drawing from Ephesians 4:25-5:2, we considered the importance of truth, forgiveness,

The Woman’s Unwavering Faith: A Reflection on Mark 7:24-30 The story of the Syrophoenician woman is a powerful testament to the nature of faith. Faced

In Mark 6:30-56, we witness Jesus transforming a scarcity mindset into one of abundance. The disciples, overwhelmed by the needs of a crowd of five

How is it with your heart? – A Reflection from Mark 6:14-29 This past week, Rev. Sia Puloka, from Tonga, shared a powerful message based on Mark 6:14-29

Jesus on Rejection – Shake it Off In Mark 6:1-13, Jesus teaches his disciples a powerful lesson about handling rejection. He tells them that if they encounter

6.27.24 Ever feel like you’re facing a giant? A mountain of a problem, a fear that looms large, a situation that seems impossible to overcome?

The parable of the growing seed from Mark 4:26-34 reminds us that positive change, like the Kingdom of God, starts small. We reflected on Father’s Day and how

Jesus, caught in the whirlwind of family concerns, religious criticism, and a hungry crowd, offers powerful lessons on navigating division and finding true belonging. First,

This week, we reflected on the life of Vincent van Gogh, an artist who poured his heart and struggles onto the canvas, creating beauty that continues to

This Pentecost Sunday, as we celebrate the birth of our church family, a powerful feeling washes over me. It’s a feeling of choice. We can choose to be filled with the

This past Sunday, our message was based on Psalm 1. It’s a powerful Psalm that guides us on the right path by allowing us to

As we reflect on Easter’s profound significance, we’re reminded of the importance of seeking and finding, exemplified by Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ.

This past Sunday’s message explored the message of Mark 8:31-38, reminding us that following Jesus isn’t about earthly success or comfort. The message emphasizes: Following

2.22.24 Our recent sermon explored the profound message of leaning into God’s nearness amidst life’s uncertainties. Inspired by Mark’s Gospel, we discovered the invitation to

1.18.24 This past Sunday, we remembered the impactful legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The sermon connected the essence of walking with

1.11.24 In the Beginning On the dawn of a new year, our recent sermon explored the profound connection between our lives and God’s ongoing masterpiece

But When? A reflection from Sunday’s message based on Matthew 25:31-46 We stand at the crossroads of profound reality, contemplating a future where our every