What Matters

Mission is Proclamation

The earliest expression was proclamation; when Peter got up and addressed the Pentecost crowd and explained to them what they were seeing and hearing.  The scriptures tell us that Peter 'raised his voice', and in a sense that is what the church has been doing ever since.  Listen in to find out more... Download mission_is_proclamation.mp3

Mission is Service

Mission needs to be underscored by a deep-seated motivation if it is to have any longevity or effectiveness.  The motivation for our mission in Jesus - the one who came not to be served, but to serve and give himself as a ransom for many.  Listen in... Download mission_is_service.mp3

Pentecost 2008

Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.  Pentecost 2008 also happens to be the day we celebrate Mother's Day.  The Spirit broods over creation; renewing and refining.  Listen in as Melissa Lipsett reflects on the gift of mothers and the greater gift of God's Spirit... Download pentecost_2008.mp3

Ascension Sunday

Jesus ascension was his glorification.  Those who acknowledge him as Lord will also share in his glory.  Listen in to find out more about the inheritance that is ours...Download ascension_sunday.mp3

Acts 1:8

A resurrected Jesus told an otherwise bewildered group of disciples that they would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judean, in Samaria and to the ends of the world (Acts 1:8).  In effect he was telling them they would proclaim in word and deed his kingdom to the dangerous, different, difficult and distant places of their world.  Their mission is ours.  Listen in to find out more...Download acts_18_10am.mp3