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Light for the Neighborhood

A message on living faith as presence, welcome, and practical care on the blocks where people already are.

Message card

Pastor Mara Ellis

May 12, 2026

Practice presence before programs.Hospitality is a spiritual discipline.Care starts with names, meals, and time.

Sermon notes

Notes become the bridge from listening to practice.

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Practice presence before programs.

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Hospitality is a spiritual discipline.

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Care starts with names, meals, and time.

Talk through this in a small group.

Ask for prayer from the care team.

Find a serve path connected to the message.

Carry the message into the week.

See this week

Weekly bulletin

Sundays, groups, care, and neighborhood service organized like a living weekly bulletin.

SundayPlan a visitCare deskRequest care

This week

Sunday

9:00 and 11:00

Gathering

Worship, kids check-in, coffee courtyard, and a message from the current series.

Tuesday

6:30 PM

Neighborhood table

Dinner, care pantry, and practical support for neighbors.

Wednesday

7:00 PM

Groups and youth

Youth night, prayer room, and midweek group rhythm.

Saturday

8:30 AM

Serve teams

Food pantry, school partners, visits, setup, and neighborhood projects.

Care and serve

Prayer

Share a request with the care team and choose confidential or public prayer.

Meals

Join a meal train or ask for short-term help after birth, illness, or loss.

Food pantry

Sort, stock, greet, and carry groceries at Tuesday table.

Kids team

Welcome families, lead small rooms, and keep check-in calm.

Community desk

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