Prince of Peace

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(Natalia Terfa) “You are blessed when ______.” Jesus begins his preaching with a kind of preamble, a foretaste of what the rest of his ministry will be about and who it will be for. But it doesn’t quite meet the expectations of the gathered crowd - or us if we’re honest. 
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Song: Sunday Best by Surfaces
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Making a Home

(Natalia Terfa) “And made his home in Capernaum by the sea.”  Jesus made a home in Capernaum. We don’t often think about this one line in the story of the calling of the first disciples. After all, moving quickly to fishing for people is kind of the point of this story. But what does it mean that Jesus made Capernaum his home? Why does it matter? What can it teach us?
Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23
Song: Satsuma Beach by Giant's Nest
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Real World Jesus

(Chad Brekke) Jesus announced by angels is one thing. The heavens opening and holy doves descending at his baptism is another. But what about Jesus showing up in town when you’re trying to do some shopping? What about a Jesus who keeps showing up in your everyday life?
Scripture: John 1:29-34
Song: Leaving Serengeti by Ooyy
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Our Faith Story

(Brent Haglund) When we made promises to these students long ago, we were serious about seeing it through. Back then, they could not speak for themselves, yet they heard the promise of being "sealed with the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ, forever." Today, a piece of that promise has been honored. We hear their words as they respond to that promise, and we take the next step in faith together.
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Song: My Ringtone Is a Voice Memo of You Last Summer by Baegel
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Seeking Refuge

(Natalia Terfa) This story is not very merry or bright. We would most often prefer to skip right past it. But there are some things to learn from the Holy Family in this story - and how they are forced to become guests instead of hosts. 
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Song: Los Domingos by Superintendent McCupcakes
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Dark Sky Sanctuary (Breathe Light)

(Chad Brekke) Christmas is more than a favorite fairy tale, more than magic. Beauty and truth will find us in the darkness of this holy night.
Song: All is Well Cover by Lydia Brekke, Amy Courts, & Paul Koopman
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So Many Snakes (Breathe Peace)

(Chad Brekke) I’m not sure if you have noticed, but there are a lot of snakes in the bible—a lot. My wife Lori does not approve! From the garden of Eden to Isaiah’s prophecy, to the thundering preaching of John the Baptist. Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of peace. Be warned, there are snakes, but there is also a reason for hope and a vision of peace. Breathe.
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12
Song: Winter Blossom by Cora Zea
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In Days to Come (Breathe Hope)

(Natalia Terfa) Today marks the beginning of Advent, the start of a new year in the church, and a reminder that no matter what is happening around us, in the world and in our homes, God is at work - renewing, redeeming, and being reborn in all of it.
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
Song: Winter Blossom by Cora Zea
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