Most of us want God's help. We want His peace when life feels chaotic. His guidance when we're uncertain. His power when we're struggling. But what if we're more interested in what God can do for us than in God Himself? This weekend, we'll continue our journey through Acts as we encounter a surprising story about a man who wanted God's power without God's lordship — and discover why that temptation is still alive today. Join us as we wrestle with a question that cuts straight to the heart: Do I want God, or do I just want what God can do for me? Also, just a reminder that tomorrow is our Ride for Hope motorcycle event that is raising shoes for Hope for Nevada County. Whether you ride or not, you’re welcome to swing by the church anytime between 10am-noon to watch the spectacle (and hopefully bring an unused pair of shoes for a student). Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

Today is the final day of VBS, and I want to celebrate what God has been doing this week. Throughout this week, over 250 kids have been exploring one life-changing question: “Who is Jesus to me?” And yesterday, dozens of children made the eternity-altering decision to place their faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. We are incredibly grateful for your prayers throughout the week and for the many, many volunteers who invested their time, energy, and love to make VBS possible. Thank you for helping us create an environment where kids could encounter Jesus in a meaningful way. This Sunday, we'll continue our journey through the book of Acts as we look at Stephen, one of those deacons we talked about last week, being confronted by the religious leaders. In a world filled with noise, conflict, and constant distractions, Stephen shows us what it looks like to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. This weekend, we will explore a key question that is pertinent to every one of us: What is shaping the way you see the world? Because what captures our attention ultimately shapes our perspective, influences our decisions, and determines how we interpret the circumstances around us. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

Growth is exciting — until it starts creating problems. This Sunday, we'll be in Acts 6, where the early church faces one of its first major challenges. As more people come to faith, needs begin slipping through the cracks, tensions rise, and the apostles are forced to answer an important question: How does a growing church stay healthy without losing sight of its mission? If you've ever felt frustrated with the church or wondered if you have a part to play, this passage has something to say to you. We'll find that God never intended for ministry to be carried by a few professionals, but by an entire church empowered by the Holy Spirit. Also, VBS begins Monday! Our campus will be overrun with hundreds of children spending the week learning what it means to follow Jesus. We'd love your prayers for our volunteers, leaders, families, and especially the kids who will be hearing the gospel throughout the week. Please pray that God will move powerfully in young hearts and that many children will take meaningful steps toward Jesus. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

We live in a world that's changing faster than ever. It can feel like the ground beneath our feet is constantly moving. But while it’s easy to focus on what’s changing around us, God is deeply interested in the change happening within us. This Sunday in Walking With the Holy Spirit , we'll see what happens when ordinary people fully surrender to the Spirit's work. Before He sends His people out into mission, He shapes them into the likeness of Jesus. Many of us want God to change our circumstances. But what if His first priority is changing us? Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

This weekend, as we continue our journey through Acts, we’ll pick up the story right after Peter and John are threatened and told to stop speaking about Jesus. What they do next is both surprising and deeply challenging: they don’t panic, posture, or plot — they pray. But it’s not the kind of prayer most of us default to. They pray a Spirit-saturated prayer that is grounded in God’s sovereignty and boldly ask for the courage to follow Jesus even if it costs them dearly. If you, like me, are in the habit of praying safe, sanitized prayers that focus on your comfort and avoidance of conflict, then this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Come ready to worship and to ask the Holy Spirit to give you the boldness to live as an ambassador for Jesus. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we’re mindful of the cost many have paid, and we’re grateful for the freedoms we often take for granted. As we continue our journey through Acts, we’ll pick up the story right as momentum builds in the early church and resistance rises with it. A public miracle sparks a public confrontation, and Peter and John find themselves face-to-face with the very power brokers who tried to silence Jesus. What happens next is a striking picture of what the Holy Spirit does in ordinary people when fear, pressure, and the temptation to stay quiet collide with faith. If you’ve ever felt the tension between self-protection and obedience, this Sunday will be both convicting and encouraging. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

I’m still flying high from last Sunday’s baptisms. What an incredible celebration as we got to witness 41 brothers and sisters in Christ go public with their faith through baptism. It’s a powerful reminder that God is still changing lives and adding to our number those being saved. This weekend, we’re turning our attention to an issue that is plaguing our culture and readily impacts our community. We live in the most connected age in history and yet our society is suffering from an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. So, what does God offer as an antidote? This Sunday, we’ll look at the kind of community the Spirit formed in the early church — real relationships, shared life, and a love so tangible that people couldn’t help but take notice. And we’ll explore some tangible steps to help nurture that same kind of hope-filled, transformative community here in Nevada County. I hope you’ll join us. Speaking of sharing, today is the day to donate any items for our Sisters Closet clothing exchange. This is one of those tangible ways we love our neighbors and I hope you’ll take advantage of it. You can drop gently loved clothing items off at the church today between 9am-7pm, and then come back tomorrow between 9am-12pm to update your wardrobe. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you Sunday,

This Sunday in Walking with the Spirit , we’ll step into one of the most exciting moments in the story of the early church: Peter’s first sermon on Pentecost — the day everything changed. In a single message from a very unlikely source, thousands respond to Jesus and choose to get baptized. Fittingly, we’ll also be celebrating baptisms in both services this weekend. Come prepared to worship loud and celebrate big as our new brothers and sisters in Christ go public with their faith. It’s going to be a powerful Sunday. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry See you then,