What is a king?

Most of the time, the Israelites were left to live freely without a demanding ruler over them. However, when the Israelites demanded a human ruler, God said to troubled Samuel, “they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them.”

03-26-23

Worship Service March 26, 2023 Prelude:  Elevation by Dom Paul Benoit (1893-1979)– Charles Calhoun, keyboardist Greetings Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Hymn: “Creating God, … Read more

What does it mean to be anointed?

The word Christ is neither a name nor a title, but a description used to specify those who were chosen by God for a special purpose. The English word Christ is from the Greek word christos, which is a translation of the Hebrew word Māšîaḥ, meaning anointed…

03-19-26

Worship Service March 19, 2023 Prelude: One by One by Wayne Shorter – Satoko Leisek, keyboardist Greetings Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Hymn: Blowing in … Read more

Do we know what we need?

After a long search and difficult journey, she finally found the celestial being. Upon listening to the woman, the being said, “I am moved by your sad story, so I will give you an opportunity. However, to become a celestial being you must give up all that is human.”

03-12-23

Worship in Meditation Service March 12th, 2023 Prelude – Blue, guest musician  Greetings & Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Opening of the Word Contemplation I … Read more

Where is God when life is hard?

When fear or anxiety overwhelm our minds, we often retreat and shrink to be much smaller than who we really are. Thus, often we assume the problem or struggle in front of us is larger than what it actually is.

03-05-23

Communion Worship Service March 5, 2023 Prelude: “Be the Centre” By Michael Frye – Satoko Leisek, keyboardist *Greetings Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul *Hymn: “Let Us Break Bread … Read more

A Journey to Selflessness

The purpose of human creation is to become beings who transcend their own selves and love others as God does. However, loving others selflessly requires unlearning our seemingly innate tendency to be selfish or self-centered. For this reason, this process feels like an impossible challenge…

02-26-23

Worship Service February 26, 2023 Prelude: Prelude No.8  BWV858 From Well-tempered Clavier by J.S.Bach – Satoko Leisek, keyboardist Greetings Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Hymn: “In Boundless … Read more