Scripture Reading Psalm 139:1-16 Message Text Editor’s Note: There was no audio recording this week due to technical difficulties. A Key Question in Life Why do you exist? This is a fundamental question in life. What is the meaning of my existence? What is the purpose of my life? And related to that are these […]
The Good Shepherd
Sunday message for Hi-C on March 26, 2017. Scripture Passage John 10:2-6, 9-18 Message Audio Message Text I hope you enjoyed your first week back at school – except for Sarah, Jonathan and Matthew, I hope you enjoyed your extra week off! So, the routine has started back again – homework, assignments, test, extracurricular activities, […]
The Beloved Community
1 Corinthians 1:4-9 I hope you all enjoyed your March Break! What a great time to relax, rest, and sleep in. I especially want to give thanks for the retreat we had last weekend: I saw the grace of God flowing in you and through you. I saw the spirit of love and openness flowing […]
Hi-C March Break Retreat 2017
This was my second retreat with the Hi-C, and the first in my first full year as the Hi-C pastor. What a blessing it’s been to grow and learn about ministry with this wonderful group! The theme of this retreat ended up being “From Isolation to Connectedness”. I realized that this theme resonates so much […]
From Isolation to Connectedness (March Retreat)
Scripture Passage John 4:4-42 Our State of Isolation The woman came to the well around noon. Noon is the hottest part of the day and no one is around. People usually come to the well very early in the morning or late in the evening, when the weather is colder. So what does this mean? […]
For Such a Time as This
Scripture Reading Esther 4:13-16 Note: The message took place in a discussion format, so there is no audio recording. The Book of Esther The book of Esther is a very interesting one: it is the only book in the Bible that has no mention of God. Yet it was included because the Jewish people believed […]