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Broken and Becoming: Following the Disciples to the Cross Imagine that you were a disciple, following Jesus for 3 years, seeing His miracles, hearing His teaching, amazed at His compassion and grace towards people- and His anger at those who used religion to exert power over others. You are expecting a great overthrow of the religious powers, and most especially the political powers of Rome that dominated. A new King and Kingdom are here! Instead, Jesus begins speaking of His death! Shock. During Lent, we will walk with the disciples through the upside down leadership of Jesus and His message that He will be killed. They/We fail over and over (Broken), yet Jesus keeps forgiving and loving with amazing grace....and they/we begin to be formed more like Jesus in the process (Becoming). We see Jesus through the eyes of His disciples, and we see ourselves, as we move toward the cross. We encourage you to read through some of the Bible passages below as you prepare your hearts for this journey. Perhaps this wil

Broken and Becoming: Following the Disciples to the Cross Imagine that you were a disciple, following Jesus for 3 years, seeing His miracles, hearing His teaching, amazed at His compassion and grace towards people- and His anger at those who used religion to exert power over others. You are expecting a great overthrow of the religious powers, and most especially the political powers of Rome that dominated. A new King and Kingdom are here! Instead, Jesus begins speaking of His death! Shock. During Lent, we will walk with the disciples through the upside down leadership of Jesus and His message that He will be killed. They/We fail over and over (Broken), yet Jesus keeps forgiving and loving with amazing grace....and they/we begin to be formed more like Jesus in the process (Becoming). We see Jesus through the eyes of His disciples, and we see ourselves, as we move toward the cross. We encourage you to read through some of the Bible passages below as you prepare your hearts for this journey. Perhaps this wil

Amazing: the parallel between our current cultural situation and the time when Paul was writing to the church at Colosse. THEN, Rome ruled the world. Caesar was lord. The Pax Romana was the good news. There was not much room for any other God. So Paul writes that a new King has come. God rules. Jesus is LORD, and the truth about Jesus is the Good News, the Gospel. Over these four weeks, we will lift up Jesus as we study the Book of Colossians. I encourage you to read the 4 chapters over and over, to yourself and to your family. The Holy Spirit is leading us deeper into understanding and life practice. Feb 10- A Fresh Hope- Colossians 1 Feb 17-A Bold truth- Colossians 2 Feb 24- A New Love- Colossians 3 March 3- A Brave Mandate- Colossians 4 & FV 360 March 10-Panel Discussion: Colossians in the Rearview

FV 360 Slides are available at: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16K-SfX8IM6BsBlFlunQhO447Dex91P2-MtreEMcPje0/edit?usp=sharing Amazing: the parallel between our current cultural situation and the time when Paul was writing to the church at Colosse.THEN, Rome ruled the world. Caesar was lord. The Pax Romana was the good news. There was not much room for any other God. So Paul writes that a new King has come. God rules. Jesus is LORD, and the truth about Jesus is the Good News, the Gospel. Over these four weeks, we will lift up Jesus as we study the Book of Colossians. I encourage you to read the 4 chapters over and over, to yourself and to your family. The Holy Spirit is leading us deeper into understanding and life practice. Feb 10- A Fresh Hope- Colossians 1 Feb 17-A Bold truth- Colossians 2 Feb 24- A New Love- Colossians 3 March 3- A Brave Mandate- Colossians 4 & FV 360 March 10-Panel Discussion: Colossians in the Rearview

Amazing: the parallel between our current cultural situation and the time when Paul was writing to the church at Colosse.THEN, Rome ruled the world. Caesar was lord. The Pax Romana was the good news. There was not much room for any other God. So Paul writes that a new King has come. God rules. Jesus is LORD, and the truth about Jesus is the Good News, the Gospel. Over these four weeks, we will lift up Jesus as we study the Book of Colossians. I encourage you to read the 4 chapters over and over, to yourself and to your family. The Holy Spirit is leading us deeper into understanding and life practice. Feb 10- A Fresh Hope- Colossians 1 Feb 17-A Bold truth- Colossians 2 Feb 24- A New Love- Colossians 3 March 3- A Brave Mandate- Colossians 4 & FV 360 March 10-Panel Discussion: Colossians in the Rearview

Amazing: the parallel between our current cultural situation and the time when Paul was writing to the church at Colosse.THEN, Rome ruled the world. Caesar was lord. The Pax Romana was the good news. There was not much room for any other God. So Paul writes that a new King has come. God rules. Jesus is LORD, and the truth about Jesus is the Good News, the Gospel. Over these four weeks, we will lift up Jesus as we study the Book of Colossians. I encourage you to read the 4 chapters over and over, to yourself and to your family. The Holy Spirit is leading us deeper into understanding and life practice. Feb 10- A Fresh Hope- Colossians 1 Feb 17-A Bold truth- Colossians 2 Feb 24- A New Love- Colossians 3 March 3- A Brave Mandate- Colossians 4 & FV 360 March 10-Panel Discussion: Colossians in the Rearview

Amazing: the parallel between our current cultural situation and the time when Paul was writing to the church at Colosse.THEN, Rome ruled the world. Caesar was lord. The Pax Romana was the good news. There was not much room for any other God. So Paul writes that a new King has come. God rules. Jesus is LORD, and the truth about Jesus is the Good News, the Gospel. Over these four weeks, we will lift up Jesus as we study the Book of Colossians. I encourage you to read the 4 chapters over and over, to yourself and to your family. The Holy Spirit is leading us deeper into understanding and life practice. Feb 10- A Fresh Hope- Colossians 1 Feb 17-A Bold truth- Colossians 2 Feb 24- A New Love- Colossians 3 March 3- A Brave Mandate- Colossians 4 & FV 360 March 10-Panel Discussion: Colossians in the Rearview

Moved - Living the parables of Jesus | pt. 4 | Claire Dias & Panel - February 3rd 2019 by FV | Church Without Walls

Moved - living the parables of Jesus January 13th - February 3rd Why did Jesus teach in parables? We live in an age that loves new information, or info presented in new and clever ways. Do we need to resist this current-day cult of information? Why do we need - and often demand - more knowledge if we are not actually applying the information we have? Jesus' parables move us to ACTION. God is pretty clear that He is looking for those who will hear His truth and know His truth.....and then LIVE it out. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only (James 1:22). Through January , we will consider four of Jesus' parables, taking time to reflect on His provocative stories, so as to move us into action. We long for more of these transformative practices. Our last Sunday in this series will be panel discussion to review what we're learning and applying, and to field your questions. You are very warmly invited to grow together with us all, as we are Moved by the Story Teller. January 13, Hospitality in

Moved - living the parables of Jesus January 13th - February 3rd Why did Jesus teach in parables? We live in an age that loves new information, or info presented in new and clever ways. Do we need to resist this current-day cult of information? Why do we need - and often demand - more knowledge if we are not actually applying the information we have? Jesus' parables move us to ACTION. God is pretty clear that He is looking for those who will hear His truth and know His truth.....and then LIVE it out. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only (James 1:22). Through January , we will consider four of Jesus' parables, taking time to reflect on His provocative stories, so as to move us into action. We long for more of these transformative practices. Our last Sunday in this series will be panel discussion to review what we're learning and applying, and to field your questions. You are very warmly invited to grow together with us all, as we are Moved by the Story Teller. January 13, Hospitality in

Moved - living the parables of Jesus January 13th - February 3rd Why did Jesus teach in parables? We live in an age that loves new information, or info presented in new and clever ways. Do we need to resist this current-day cult of information? Why do we need - and often demand - more knowledge if we are not actually applying the information we have? Jesus' parables move us to ACTION. God is pretty clear that He is looking for those who will hear His truth and know His truth.....and then LIVE it out. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only (James 1:22). Through January , we will consider four of Jesus' parables, taking time to reflect on His provocative stories, so as to move us into action. We long for more of these transformative practices. Our last Sunday in this series will be panel discussion to review what we're learning and applying, and to field your questions. You are very warmly invited to grow together with us all, as we are Moved by the Story Teller. January 13, Hospi

Resiliency that is rooted in Faith Romans 8: 28-30 | January 6th, Doug Loveday As Doug connected with many in our church family over the last number of weeks He was reminded of the hurts, losses and pains that are present in so many of our lives. He felt drawn to explore the trustworthiness of God in the midst of difficult times and circumstances as we kick off 2019 together.

ADVENT 2018 Why did Jesus come? Luke's letter tells us it was not only to die for our sin ( as amazing as that is!) but he came also to form a new kind of people. This "new people" will be renewed by the Holy Spirit and able to serve God, without fear, in right living and holiness, all our days .(Luke 1:74-75) During the month of December, we will focus on the first chapter of Luke, to see that God has been at work through his Spirit, working out his grand purpose, all the way through the events of Jesus' birth. The coming of Jesus to our bluish -green planet changes everything, overturns everything. December 9 Jesus brings PEACE in an age of Polarization and Division December 16 Jesus brings JOY in an age of Restlessness and Dissatisfaction December 23 Jesus brings LOVE in an age of Tolerance December 24 Christmas Eve - 5pm & 7pm An evening of carols, candlelight & celebration! You are invited to join this Advent Journey. In the busyness of this Christmas season, let's prioritize our heart

ADVENT 2018 Why did Jesus come? Luke's letter tells us it was not only to die for our sin ( as amazing as that is!) but he came also to form a new kind of people. This "new people" will be renewed by the Holy Spirit and able to serve God, without fear, in right living and holiness, all our days .(Luke 1:74-75) During the month of December, we will focus on the first chapter of Luke, to see that God has been at work through his Spirit, working out his grand purpose, all the way through the events of Jesus' birth. The coming of Jesus to our bluish -green planet changes everything, overturns everything. December 9 Jesus brings PEACE in an age of Polarization and Division December 16 Jesus brings JOY in an age of Restlessness and Dissatisfaction December 23 Jesus brings LOVE in an age of Tolerance December 24 Christmas Eve - 5pm & 7pm An evening of carols, candlelight & celebration! You are invited to join this Advent Journey. In the busyness of this Christmas season, let's prioritize our heart

ADVENT 2018 Why did Jesus come? Luke's letter tells us it was not only to die for our sin ( as amazing as that is!) but he came also to form a new kind of people. This "new people" will be renewed by the Holy Spirit and able to serve God, without fear, in right living and holiness, all our days .(Luke 1:74-75) During the month of December, we will focus on the first chapter of Luke, to see that God has been at work through his Spirit, working out his grand purpose, all the way through the events of Jesus' birth. The coming of Jesus to our bluish -green planet changes everything, overturns everything. December 9 Jesus brings PEACE in an age of Polarization and Division December 16 Jesus brings JOY in an age of Restlessness and Dissatisfaction December 23 Jesus brings LOVE in an age of Tolerance December 24 Christmas Eve - 5pm & 7pm An evening of carols, candlelight & celebration! You are invited to join this Advent Journey. In the busyness of this Christmas

Pray for me | Jefferson Fowler & FVyouth - November 25th 2018 by FV | Church Without Walls

Nehemiah: Brick by Brick God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us...Ephesians 3: 20 This great and encouraging truth about Almighty God is lived out in the events of Nehemiah, a godly man working for a foreign empire. In this powerful story, Nehemiah faces what appears to be an impossible situation. He hears that the city of Jerusalem is in ruins. The people - his people - are in great trouble and disgrace. The walls are broken down and the gates are burned. The people are extremely vulnerable. In such an impossible situation, what on earth can be done? Over the next four weeks, we will walk with Nehemiah to see how our great God displays His power. Nehemiah prays with great sincerity (as we will be doing throughout the 100 Days of Prayer). He calls people to unity and to labour together in the reconstruction of the walls surrounding Jerusalem. They face resistance from within and without. And as they build the wall, they

Nehemiah: Brick by Brick God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us...Ephesians 3: 20 This great and encouraging truth about Almighty God is lived out in the events of Nehemiah, a godly man working for a foreign empire. In this powerful story, Nehemiah faces what appears to be an impossible situation. He hears that the city of Jerusalem is in ruins. The people - his people - are in great trouble and disgrace. The walls are broken down and the gates are burned. The people are extremely vulnerable. In such an impossible situation, what on earth can be done? Over the next four weeks, we will walk with Nehemiah to see how our great God displays His power. Nehemiah prays with great sincerity (as we will be doing throughout the 100 Days of Prayer). He calls people to unity and to labour together in the reconstruction of the walls surrounding Jerusalem. They face resistance from within and without. And as they build the wall, they

Nehemiah: Brick by Brick God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us...Ephesians 3: 20 This great and encouraging truth about Almighty God is lived out in the events of Nehemiah, a godly man working for a foreign empire. In this powerful story, Nehemiah faces what appears to be an impossible situation. He hears that the city of Jerusalem is in ruins. The people - his people - are in great trouble and disgrace. The walls are broken down and the gates are burned. The people are extremely vulnerable. In such an impossible situation, what on earth can be done? Over the next four weeks, we will walk with Nehemiah to see how our great God displays His power. Nehemiah prays with great sincerity (as we will be doing throughout the 100 Days of Prayer). He calls people to unity and to labour together in the reconstruction of the walls surrounding Jerusalem. They face resistance from within and without. And as they build the wall,

Whose Church Is This? At its best, the church is beautiful: the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, filled with the Spirit, devoted to one another, a sign, symbol and foretaste of new life with God - the life we were meant to live. A church with Christ at the centre has His love, His truth and His way as the core reality in both teaching and practice. Such a church is a safe place to hear the Gospel and to grow like Him so that the world too can "see Jesus". And when we fall short of that, it's time for a realignment. In his series "Whose Church is This?" Doug Loveday will be helping us look at Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. In His full deity, Christ alone is able to lead us forward into a fruitful and hopeful future. In His full humanity, He understands all the human complications that we deal with as members together of the body. And so, Jesus, our Head, urges us to do the hard work, the humbling work of making every effort to guard the unity of the Holy Spirit in the bond of peace. This