Bulletins

Focus Statement: When we find belonging in Jesus, we are built together as “living stones” to become something new as we are joined in Christ. As a “spiritual temple,” we can bring what we have and what we are to God through all we do.

Focus Statement: Jesus is the Messiah: the one who offers God’s saving power and establishes a new reign. Rather than establishing his power through violence and hierarchy, Jesus’ lordship flows from his self-giving love.

Focus Statement: Despite God’s vision for peace, God’s people often long for power and control, putting their hope in violence and political might. God warns fo the damage that comes from this pursuit of power through dominance, and calls us instead to look to God for our guidance and glory.

Focus Statement: Who is peace for? When God notices that anyone is left out of holistic peace, God uses prophetic voices to reset our priorities and help us notice it, too—and then to do something about it.

Focus Statement: God’s shalom – the Hebrew term for salvation, justice, and peace – is a central theme throughout the Hebrew Scriptures (our Old Testament). God’s vision of peace calls people away from violence and warfare and toward the ways and goodness of God.

Focus Statement: Sharing food together is a sign of God’s love and provision, as God desires all to have enough. Even more important, though, is sharing in the Bread of Life: the life- giving love and call of Jesus.

Focus Statement: We lose our way when we r m limit our sight to our human interests. Our way O o u H is restored when we seek God and the r n C o o m m expanse of God’s plan for the entirety of our shared common home. Opening Songs This is God’s…

Focus Statement: Our God welcomes and provides. God calls Hearing the Word us to be creative and courageous, inviting others to God’s table. Scripture Story Jesus and the Party People Based on Luke 14:15-24 and 11:37-41 Gathering Children’s Time Let the Children Come VT 512