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Bob examines our identity, as discussed by Paul writing to a group of aliens. 
 
2 Peter 1:10-11 (NASB) 
 
10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you. 
 
1 Peter 1:1 (NASB) 
 
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, 
 
To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia… 
 
1 Peter 2:9-11 (NASB) 
 
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 
 
11 Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. 
 
2 Peter 1:5-8 (NASB) 
 
5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob examines our identity, as discussed by Paul writing to a group of aliens. 

2 Peter 1:10-11 (NASB)

10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.  

1 Peter 1:1 (NASB)

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia…

1 Peter 2:9-11 (NASB)

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

11 Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lust

Know Your Identity and Calling: Morning Devotions with Bob Ekblad / 1 Peter 2:9

Danielle opens the day asking for more renewal and strength. 
 
Psalm 37:7-10 
 
Be still before the Lord : and wait patiently for him. 
 
Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers : the one who succeeds in evil schemes. 
 
Refrain from anger, leave rage alone : do not fret yourself; it leads only to evil. 
 
For evildoers shall be cut off : but those who wait upon the Lord shall possess the land.

Danielle opens the day asking for more renewal and strength. 

Psalm 37:7-10

Be still before the Lord : and wait patiently for him.

Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers : the one who succeeds in evil schemes.

Refrain from anger, leave rage alone : do not fret yourself; it leads only to evil.

For evildoers shall be cut off : but those who wait upon the Lord shall possess the land.

Quiet Our Troubled Souls: Morning Devotions with Danielle Riley / Psalm 37:7-10

Sunday! We gather online to worship and unite in humility and transformation. 
 
Worship and Prayers: Mike Neelley 
Message: Andrew Lewis 
Blessing: Danielle and Kevin Riley 
 
Amos 5:23-24 (ESV): Let Justice Roll Down 
 
23 Take away from me the noise of your songs;     
to the melody of your harps I will not listen 
.24 But let justice roll down like waters,     
and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Sunday! We gather online to worship and unite in humility and transformation.

Worship and Prayers: Mike Neelley
Message: Andrew Lewis
Blessing: Danielle and Kevin Riley 

Amos 5:23-24 (ESV): Let Justice Roll Down

23 Take away from me the noise of your songs;    
to the melody of your harps I will not listen
.24 But let justice roll down like waters,    
and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Sunday: Let Justice Flow / Amos 5:23-24

Alvin looks to Shalom overall and Justice for Breonna Taylor. 
 
Jeremiah 22:2-3 (ESV) 
 
2 ‘Hear the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits on the throne of David, you, and your servants, and your people who enter these gates. 3 Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. 
 
Psalm 1:3 (ESV) 
 
3 He is like a tree     
planted by streams of water 
that yields its fruit in its season,     
and its leaf does not wither. 
In all that he does, he prospers. 
 
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Alvin looks to Shalom overall and Justice for Breonna Taylor. 

Jeremiah 22:2-3 (ESV)

2 ‘Hear the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits on the throne of David, you, and your servants, and your people who enter these gates. 3 Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place.

Psalm 1:3 (ESV)

3 He is like a tree    
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,    
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.

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Shalom / Justice for Breonna: Morning Devotions with Alvin Shim: Jeremiah 22:2-3

Alvin reads from the OT prophets and NT teacher regarding our call for action. 
 
Jeremiah 22:3-5 (ESV) 
 
3 Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. 4 For if you will indeed obey this word, then there shall enter the gates of this house kings who sit on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they and their servants and their people. 5 But if you will not obey these words, I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation. 
 
Matthew 5:2-12 (ESV): The Beatitudes 
 
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 
 
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
 
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 
 
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 
 
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 
 
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 
 
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 
 
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 
 
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
 
11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Alvin reads from the OT prophets and NT teacher regarding our call for action. 

Jeremiah 22:3-5 (ESV)

3 Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. 4 For if you will indeed obey this word, then there shall enter the gates of this house kings who sit on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they and their servants and their people. 5 But if you will not obey these words, I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.

Matthew 5:2-12 (ESV): The Beatitudes

2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

Do Justice. Black Lives Matter: Devotions with Alvin Shim / Jeremiah 22:3-5

Bob continues the examination of Jesus’ calling from Sunday’s message. 
 
Matthew 4:18-22 (NASB): The First Disciples 
 
18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him. 
 
Matthew 6:31-33 (NASB) 
 
31 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Bob continues the examination of Jesus’ calling from Sunday’s message.

Matthew 4:18-22 (NASB): The First Disciples

18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.

Matthew 6:31-33 (NASB)

31 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will b

Surrender: Morning Devotions with Bob Ekblad / Matthew 4:18-22, 6:31-33

Andrew examines the method of atonement in forgiveness, amends, and sacrifice. 
 
Hosea 6:6, 9 (NRSV) 
 
6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,     
the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. 
 
9 As robbers lie in wait for someone,     
so the priests are banded together; 
they murder on the road to Shechem,     
they commit a monstrous crime.

Andrew examines the method of atonement in forgiveness, amends, and sacrifice. 

Hosea 6:6, 9 (NRSV)

6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,    
the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

9 As robbers lie in wait for someone,    
so the priests are banded together; 
they murder on the road to Shechem,    
they commit a monstrous crime.

Love Not Sacrifice: Morning Devotions with Andrew Lewis / Hosea 6:6, 9

Sunday! We gather to worship that we might be unified and transformed from our individual selves into one spirit. 
 
Introduction: Mike Neelley 
Welcome and Blessing: Gracie Ekblad 
Worship: Andrew Lewis 
Prayers of the People: Lucy Capron 
Message: Mike Neelley 
Call to Action: Bob Ekblad 
Closing Blessing: Gracie Ekblad 
National Day of Mourning and Lament: Sojourners 
 
Acts 1:3, 6-8 (ESV) 
 
3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 
 
6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Sunday! We gather to worship that we might be unified and transformed from our individual selves into one spirit.

Introduction: Mike Neelley
Welcome and Blessing: Gracie Ekblad
Worship: Andrew Lewis
Prayers of the People: Lucy Capron
Message: Mike Neelley
Call to Action: Bob Ekblad
Closing Blessing: Gracie Ekblad
National Day of Mourning and Lament: Sojourners

Acts 1:3, 6-8 (ESV)

3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

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