Sermon Series: Why Church? 
Coming from ShareChurch resources out of the Church of the Resurrection in Leewood, Kansas, Why Church is a series that explores what it means to be the Church. Each week, we'll explore the characteristics that Jesus asks his followers to embody, and how being in a church community helps us live as Jesus asks.

August 2
Why Church: To be Servants, Matthew 20:25-28 
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching
When the mother of two of his disciples asks for them to inherit positions of greatness sin the kingdom, Jesus reminds his disciples that greatness in the Kingdom of God looks different than greatness in the world. While the world calls those who hold power and authority great, God calls those who serve great. One of our roles as the church is to humble ourselves before God, and serve the world as God calls us to serve.

August 9
Why Church: To Follow & Lead, Psalm 23:1-4
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching
As we wrap up this sermon series, we return to the comforting words of Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd. The church follows God. We trust God is leading us to good things, green pastures and flowing waters. We trust that God is with us, guiding us and protecting us. And it is through following God with great trust that we can be leaders in this world, courageously and confidently meeting the challenges of life today.

August16
Rev. Carl Gladstone preaching

August 23
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching

August 30
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching