~ Mark 9:30-37 ~ Like a continuing HBO or Netflix series, each episode of our story of Jesus builds on the episode from the week before. And with each episode we delve more deeply into the dramatic plot of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, along with his clueless band of disciples. … Read More
In case you missed joining us for our online worship service, here are links to recent recorded services. Click on date to view recording. September 19, 2021 – “Welcome the Child” September 12, 2021 – “’Take Up Your Cross?’ Oh, That’s Hard!” September 5, 2021 – “Called to Work!” August … Read More
~ “Welcome the Child” ~ Jesus “took a little child” and said, “Whoever welcomes one such child…welcomes me.” Mark’s gospel (9:30-37) continues the story of Jesus teaching his disciples what following him truly means. We’ve been taught that means coming to Jesus with the “innocence of a child.” But that … Read More
~ Mark 8:27-38 ~ Here is a story about a couple of the lesser-known disciples, Thaddaeus, and his pal, Bartholomew who was hard of hearing. The weary followers of Jesus have been all over the map. In past weeks they traveled way north to Tyre then south to the region … Read More
As Jesus journeys through Galilee some of his disciples are having a hard time keeping up – physically and spiritually (Mark 8:27-38). We, too, might find ourselves reluctant to step to the front of the discipleship march. Join us this Sunday as we encounter the story of a couple of … Read More
~ Art Exhibit Themes: Cultural Collisions & Impressions of Nature ~ Show runs September-October 2021 ~ Viewing by appt only by emailing Kenneth.sakatani@csun.edu … Read More