In the early days of school, church, and business closings, NSCBC hosted its first virtual all-church meeting. We reflected on how we were experiencing the disruptions. In just a few weeks, the pandemic was already revealing our vulnerabilities. We reviewed early job loss data and public health information suggesting where our region would likely experience…
Now is a time for solidarity At the opening of Acts, an intriguing line describes the first Christians. “They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met.” (Acts 2:42) As my small group read Luke and Acts these last three weeks, we wondered at the transformation of Jesus’…
In challenging times it is easy to focus on what is scarce, but in a video reflection below from Sarah Bartley see how she has been pointed to God’s abundant generosity in the past few weeks and challenged to respond in worship. Psalm 100 The Message 1-2 On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift…
Passage: James 3:13-4:10 Guide for Group Discussion or Personal Reflection Sermon Summary Though we live in a culture that often encourages us to focus on ourselves, this Coronavirus challenge calls for a community of people who find their greatest gain in giving themselves away for the common good. In order to be a people like…
