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Nov 10, 2025
Faith for a Worried People · November Sabbath Theme: Rest in God

In yesterday’s service, we were reminded that God’s peace is big enough to hold every story — the worried and the wondering, the certain and the searching. “Stories for All People” celebrates that welcome: a table where every voice belongs, every journey matters, and grace keeps making room.
“Stand firm and hold fast.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:15
As Pastor Chris invited us to loosen our grip on fear and rest in God’s steady love, this piece gave the message a heartbeat. It’s a testimony in motion: when we lay our worries down, we can hear one another more clearly and discover the holy threads that bind our lives together.
From the centering prayer to the children blowing their worries away, the liturgy held a gentle arc: let go, listen, and live in trust. “Stories for All People” gathered that arc into one invitation — to be a people whose rest in God becomes welcome for the world.
💬 What story of grace are you hearing this week?
Share a word of gratitude or encouragement below — your voice matters at this table.
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