The Arrival – Love (Heidi Messner)
Week two of Advent at New Life Church in Everett.
Heidi challenges us to rethink our ideas of love and to adopt a Biblical view of loving others.
I loved the testimony, the Advent candle lighting, communion, and the message.
Fear-Less
God is love.
This being the true, as I go about my day, God is at work not merely around me, but toward me as well. He is loving me (and you). He is bringing me peace. Joy. Wisdom.
I don’t need to be frantic or rushed. I don’t need to be fearful. My tasks are to be enjoyed. I don’t have a list to get through, but rather I can enjoy the process that each item brings me: Going on my run (in the snow and ice – it is beautiful outside). Feeding the animals […]
Advent Encounter – Weekly Videos
These videos are designed to complement the weekly readings found in our book “Advent Encounter”.
This book is available on Kindle through this link: Advent Encounter
Hope you enjoy this Advent season as you encounter Jesus in a new way.
The playlist is located on my channel right HERE, and the first video is below.
Merry Christmas!!
Serving as a Friend
I have posted my first sermon below. Thank you for your prayers as we go on this journey in a new community!
If this topic sparks some questions, feel free to comment below. #friendshipleadership
New Journey, New Life Church
Heidi and I are near the end of our third week on staff at New Life Church, Everett, Washington.
We are serving here as “Interim Co-Lead Pastors”. The “interim” role serves as a bridge for a season. While serving in this role we will do so prayerfully and with vision for the future. We appreciate your prayers as we seek to be good shepherds to this wonderful staff and congregation. On October 30th, New Life Church served over 4000 people who came here for an incredible Halloween outreach. Yesterday I took a prayer drive with some of the staff, visiting strategic […]