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"Compassion"
Compassion is not pity. Compassion requires action.
If Jesus has called us to the virtue of compassion, how do we reach out to those most in need of our compassion?
Colossians 3: 12-17
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Visions in the Cloud – Feb 6
Welcome
"Jesus Calls Us!"
Jesus calls us to the virtue of justice. How do we demonstrate our sense of justice in a world where the focus is often looking out for number one?
Matthew 15: 21-28
Visions in the Cloud – Jan 30
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"Jesus Calls Us!"
We talk a lot about our 'calling' as Christians. But what does a story from first century Palestine about Jesus calling the disciples have to do with us in the 21st Century? This week we introduce our theme for February, "Jesus Calls Us", with the foundational story found in the gospel of Luke 5:1-11: "Come, I'll Make You Fishers of People".
Visions in the Cloud – Jan 23
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Beyond Words
Words...words...words! We are overwhelmed with words, everyday.
What is the power of God's Word for your life?
When do words become actions that transform life?
This week we are inspired by another community of faith released from the 'lockdown' of Exile (Nehemiah 8:1-112), and by Jesus, claiming the power of God's Word as his mission (Luke 4:14-21).
Visions in the Cloud – Jan 16
Welcome
This Sunday you are invited to a wedding!
A wedding that is going to run out of wine… until Jesus shows up!
We join Jesus and his mother at the Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11), and spend some time wondering about signs of abundance and grace as the ‘wine of patience runs out’ in these COVID times.
PS: If you are a wine drinker, enjoy a glass of wine for this ‘Wedding at Cana’…
If you are not a wine-drinker, enjoy some fresh grapes. Ponder with us the invitation to share extravagant love and abundant generosity.
Visions in the Cloud – Jan 2
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Dwelling
Throughout Advent, we have focused on having our doors open, offering hospitality to all. As we enter the new year, will we close ourselves off from those who need us most, or will we be like the Magi, transformed, and going a new way?
Visions in the Cloud – December 24
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The Inn! Housing the Holy
It's Christmas Eve... we stand at the door of the "Inn".
The Advent lights of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love bid us welcome.
The animals from the stable invite us to each share our unique gift of presence.
Together, we 'house the holy' and shine a light of welcome and compassion in a weary world this season.
Bring a candle to worship as we light candles and sing Silent Night.
Visions in the Cloud – December 19 – Advent-4
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The Inn: A Room with a View (Love)
We've been making room this Advent for 'Housing the Holy' and opening wide the door of the 'Inn' of our lives and our church. Love is the 'view' from this room we've been preparing - a bold, compassionate, daring love.
Visions in the Cloud – December 12 – Advent-3
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'How Much Is Enough?'
This week we offer the Light of Joy to illumine the Door of Welcome. When we share what we have, we spread joy.
When everyone has enough, the lonely and frightened spaces in our world are filled with the light of Joy.
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