As we enter the month of November, it will soon be time to celebrate Thanksgiving. As Christians, we are called to be a people of gratitude and thanksgiving, remembering all of God’s good gifts to us. As we celebrate this holiday with our friends, family and loved ones, let us all take time to remember [...]

When Jesus’ disciples began to see the work he was doing – his teachings, his miracles, his healings (basically signs of God’s kingdom breaking out on earth), they said, “Lord, teach us to pray!” In response, Jesus gave them a framework for prayer that would teach them to pray according to God’s kingdom vision for [...]

Dear HoC members and friends, God’s presence is all around us, but sometimes we’re not always aware of it. We’re also often not aware of God’s power in our lives to bring about transformation in our lives and in the life of our church. One of the practices that can help us grow closer to [...]

In his book, Start with Why, author Simon Sinek argues that the most successful organizations can effectively understand and articulate their overall mission and purpose—their big “why”, if you will. They clearly understand and can articulate why they exist, and they get others around them to support their vision. God made his overall vision, his [...]

Dear HoC members and friends, After Jesus’ resurrection, he gave his disciples a new commission: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). Jesus then ascended to heaven, and [...]

We just celebrated Easter - the Resurrection of our Lord - with joyful worship and fellowship. It seems like Easter, like other holidays, comes and goes so quickly. It seems like we spend so much time preparing for it, and then it is gone, just like that. But, Easter is not just a day – [...]

This month, we observe Holy Week – the highlight of the Church year. This week commemorates the suffering, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Holy Week can be challenging to observe, particularly the days that focus on Christ’s betrayal and suffering on the cross. But, if we commit to observing this important week, [...]

As you know, we’re in the midst of a study and sermon series on The Story: The Bible as One Continuous Story of God and God’s People. We’ve been following the “upper story” of God’s overarching plan to rescue humanity and all creation from the curse of sin and death. This is played out through [...]

By the time you read this, we will likely be in a new year. The New Year brings the opportunity for new possibilities and a fresh start – a time to let go of the old baggage of the previous year and set new intentions for the year before us. Here are some inspirational quotes [...]