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Father David Lucey reflects on faith, hope, and God’s enduring presence amid loss and exile. Drawing from Jeremiah’s letter to the exiled Jews, Father David emphasizes that God’s plans are for restoration and hope, even when life feels disoriented or uncertain. Using humor about Methodist and Episcopal traditions, Father David connects ancient exile to modern experiences of displacement and hardship. The message underscores that God is not bound to one place or people—He is with us everywhere, sustaining and guiding us through pain toward renewal. Communion symbolizes this truth: in every circumstance, God remains faithful, present, and restorative.

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Pastor Ashley explores the meaning and purpose of the Sabbath as a divine invitation to rest, resist busyness, and restore balance. Rooted in obedience, which C.S. Lewis called “the key to all doors,” Sabbath opens the way to God’s intended goodness. Pastor Ashley reminds us that neglecting rest harms God’s creation within us and that true Sabbath is intentional, restorative, and peaceful. Drawing from Scripture and Jesus’ example of retreat and renewal, the message emphasizes that Sabbath bridges loving God and loving others. It is not idleness but soul regeneration—a sacred pause that sharpens our spiritual “axes” for God’s work.

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Pastor Ashley’s sermon continues exploring the Ten Commandments, highlighting their depth beyond a list of “don’ts.” Last week focused on honoring God; this week turns to six commandments guiding relationships with others. These rules—honoring parents, not murdering, stealing, lying, committing adultery, or coveting—emphasize respect, integrity, and valuing life. Pastor Ashley reframes them as life-giving invitations: to act with integrity, prioritize relationships, and value community. Though living with others is messy, these commandments serve as God’s gift to simplify and enrich life. The challenge: send a note of encouragement or gratitude this week, choosing love in action.

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Pastor Ashley began a new sermon series on the Ten Commandments, focusing this week on the first three that call us to honor God. She reminded us that these commandments, given to Moses during Israel’s uncertain journey, were not rules to restrict but a covenant to guide God’s people into right relationship. The first three—no other gods, no idols, and not misusing God’s name—teach us to place God first, trust His greatness, and speak of Him with reverence. Grace always precedes obedience, and when we honor God first, every other part of our life and relationships flows rightly.

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Peri Bever’s sermon focused on the theme of worth—not as defined by money, status, appearance, or the opinions of others, but by God’s love and design. Using examples like a Tiffany lamp at a yard sale, a violin in an auctioneer’s hands, and even a crumpled dollar bill, she illustrated that true value is not situational but constant. Our worth doesn’t depend on shifting measures such as jobs, relationships, or numbers on a scale. Instead, it is declared by God, who prizes us as His children. Peri urged the congregation to stop comparing, speak truth, and see others as treasured.

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Reverend Doctor Michelle Holmes Chaney reflects on Psalm 139 and the assurance that God is always present with us—past, present, and future. Using both scripture and personal stories, Dr. Holmes Chaney reminds us that although we often let distractions and obstacles block our awareness, God has never moved away from us. Just as a parent senses the presence of their child, we are invited to recognize God’s closeness, even as near as our own breath. By uncluttering our lives and focusing on God, we can live fully as disciples of Jesus Christ, transformed by His Spirit and empowered to transform the world.

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Pastor Ashley reflects on the meaning of “Amen,” reminding us it is not just a word of agreement or punctuation in worship, but a way of life. Rooted in the Hebrew for “truly” and “let it be,” Amen is both affirmation and action. Hebrews 13 calls us to live out our Amen through love, hospitality, compassion, and solidarity with those in need. Following Christ’s example, we embody Amen by serving, caring, and building community together. Amen is lived in how we love one another, extend welcome to strangers, and reflect God’s presence beyond the church walls.

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Pastor Ashley reflects on how easily people can lose direction in life, using technology, GPS, and personal stories as metaphors for spiritual guidance. She emphasizes that faith often requires a “reset” to realign with God’s will, drawing from Paul’s dramatic Damascus encounter and Ananias’s quieter act of obedience. Both reveal that God uses different experiences—loud or subtle—to redirect us. Like the blind skier who trusts his father’s voice to guide him safely down a mountain, we are called to listen attentively and trust God’s direction. True transformation comes through hearing, obeying, and allowing God to reset our path.

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