Speaker: Joel Mason

In a world marked by fear, anger, and anxiety, real peace comes from living out God’s kingdom through the Holy Spirit by responding with prayer, love, joy, and humility rather than reacting with fear or force.

We are reminded that in an angry and anxious world, our calling as followers of Jesus is to abide in him so the Holy Spirit produces a visible, contagious joy in our lives—one that isn’t shaped by circumstances, past failures, or outside voices but reflects God’s presence to everyone around us.

We learned that true Christian love, “agape” love, is an unconditional, sacrificial, and God-driven transformation of character that reflects Jesus and extends selflessly to others.

We explore how our beliefs in God should shape our actions and character, guiding us to grow spiritually and live out faith and love in everyday life.

We are reminded that every day we choose how we live, and when we intentionally seek God with wholehearted commitment, He draws near to us and shapes our lives with purpose and peace.

We reflect on the carol What Child Is This? and are invited to slow down, recognize Jesus as the promised King who came humbly as a child, and respond in awe and worship because the baby in the manger is also the Savior who gave His life to bring us forgiveness, hope, and new life with God.

This week we learned that choosing daily gratitude, even in ordinary moments, helps us see God more clearly and transforms the way we think, relate, and live.

We were blessed to witness four baptisms this week – we share the joy of those who have made a public commitment to Christ and pledge to walk alongside them as we all strive to deepen our relationship with God.

We’re called to live with an active, rooted faith that stays connected to God in every moment, producing lasting fruit through obedience and authenticity rather than surface-level religion.