10 am Sunday In-Person & Livestream Worship Services

 Growing up has never been easy.  Each phase of history brings unique challenges to young people as they grow.  I’m looking forward to having a conversation with Ken Stetson this Sunday as we explore how Jesus welcomes children in Mark 10:13-16.  We have some great conversations during our staff meetings, and I think you will appreciate his perspective as Youth Director here at Northbrook.  As a part of our Family Sunday service, we’ll celebrate communion and kick off our fall stewardship campaign.  I hope you can join us as we continue to learn about what love looks like...together. 

 Let’s be honest.  Americans aren’t really known for our self control.  We have set up all kinds of ways to satisfy our impulses.  Yet, when we’re growing into the love that Jesus invites us, self control is important.  In Mark 9:38-50, we find a challenge to let go of the things in us that might be a problem for others.  In dramatic language, Jesus asks us to cut off those parts of us that get in the way of others in their faith journey.  I hope to see you Sunday as we explore how love looks like self control for the good of others. 

 Do you feel constant pressure to strive to be better?  Once, Jesus interrupted his disciples arguing about which one was the greatest.  “He found a  little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’” Let’s explore how humility allows us to welcome others in God’s name.  

After recognizing that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, the disciples are aghast to think that both might be taken away… both their idea of the Messiah and the teacher they loved.  Jesus lovingly challenges them to let go of what they want and trust God’s plan.  Hope to see you Sunday as we learn more about letting go in love.