Narrate Church

This week's scripture: Psalm 63Luke 9v18-27This week Adam uses this story in Luke to process through what to do with the looming threat of Christian faithfulness leading to ugliness. Do we trust Jesus' call to come out from the crowds? Do we trust Jesus enough to trust that if we give ourselves more fully to him and his Kingdom ways, we won't come out the other side bigoted, lonely, and generally lacking compassion? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Exciting news! Our worship pastor, Leslie is expecting her first baby in November! Hear about the plan to keep things running smoothly on Sundays, our amazing worship team leaders, guest musicians, Christmas Eve, and available volunteer positions if you feel called to help out. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 29Romans 12Hear owner Anthony Wood's powerful reflection this Father's Day on what he wished he would have known going in to college; that our faith in Christ is not easily shaken. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear owner Paul Philips story that lead to the confirmation of his baptism at Clark's Bay last August. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 104v24-35Acts 2v1-21What if the church is called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to restore God's Genesis 1 hope for a human family called to be image bearers in unique ways which are honored by one another? How do I contribute to God's desire for one family which honors and builds upon God's desire for one family full of unique expressions of image bearing? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Adam sits down with Lexsey to hear all about Vacation Bible School! Registration is free and open until June 13th. You won't want to miss this!

This week's scripture: Psalm 67John 14v15-31This week Adam explores what we mean by "following Jesus" How can we make more room in our lives for the Holy Spirit? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.At the beginning of the month, Adam, Hannah, and Leslie were able to attend the C4SO clergy conference in Kansas City. Hear a conversation about that time a few week's after the conference.  

Narrate doesn't have services this weekend, but here are some thoughts from Adam on change.How have you changed? How might stopping and taking inventory of how you've changed be really healthy for you? Why is this important relationally? We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie has been the worship pastor at Narrate for one year! Adam sits down with Leslie to talk about her background in the church and thoughts on leading worship at Narrate. 

This week's scriptures: Psalm 145v1-9John 13v1-35Adam shares about how this story invites us to consider the value of becoming the kinds of Christians who strive to speak well of other Christians. It's a week to explore the call to believe in "the holy Catholic Church".

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Adam and Hannah sit down and chat about Narrate moving to a rotating council. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 119v105-112James 1v2-20Hear owner Kelly Sheridan's special Mother's Day message where she expands on the idea that God created us and our children to do hard things.

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Adam, Hannah, and Leslie sit down and talk all things Helena Ales for Trails! 

This week's scripture:Psalm 33v1-11John 21This week we get to hear from long time owner, Anna Milburn. Anna goes through the story in John 21 and highlights the point when Jesus predicts Peter's death and asks him to follow him above all else. Anna uses several stories in the old testament to illustrate God's unwavering love for us. What might we have to do to trust in God's love and plan for us? 

This Sunday May 4th Anna Milburn spoke and if you were unable to catch her live, her message will be posted on Tuesday the 6th. Thanks!

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. If you're thinking about baptism, hear Adam talk about the what behind the why and the next steps to take. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 111Luke 24v36-52This week Adam reflects on how the resurrection transformed the disciples from fearful people to people filled with the Holy Spirit and extensions of a sending God.

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear owners Megan and Zach Winfield's faith journey that lead to their decision to have their daughter baptized last August. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 118v1-2, 14-24Luke 24v1-12Luke 24v13-35This Easter, Adam explores the idea that what if God often amazes then invites us to take the next step, but doesn't rush us on the road to belief? What if one of our greatest challenges on the road to "your kingdom come, your will be done" is simply doing the next thing God is asking us to do. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear owner Helen Bosch's inspiring story of her journey to Christ that eventually lead to her baptism in 2024.

This week's scripture:Psalm 118v1-2, 19-29Luke 19v39-40;22v1-23, 56This week we look at Jesus' whole story from when he enters the city and what we traditionally think about on Palm Sunday, all the way through his crucifixion and death. What can we learn from our own fickle faith and the awe of God's ability to stand steadfast in his promises?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Ever wondered why we celebrate Easter for 50 days? Join Hannah and Leslie to hear about the 50 days of Easter and the events we have scheduled to celebrate this year at Narrate!

This week's scripture: Psalm 126John 11v55-12v8This story feels like an invitation to ponder and reflect on the fact that Jesus was not a victim of circumstance. While his friends remained mostly in the dark about where things were headed, Jesus was clear and was intent on following God to and through that place. Perhaps it serves to remind us of the simple but demanding task of trusting Jesus. We don't have to have perfect clarity and cunning strategic planning, we can rest in God's leadership and our commitment to play whatever role He has for us in His grand story. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with ChristWe decided to start sitting down with members of our worship team to hear more about their story! If you've come to a Sunday gathering at Narrate, chances are you've seen Theresa Anderson singing, playing the keyboard, or both! She is a one of the original members of the team who has been helping to lead music at Narrate for over 16 years, and we are immensely grateful for her.  Hear more about her story in Christ and about the musical gifts He's given her. 

This week's scriptures:Psalm 32Luke 15v1-3, 11-32This week Adam explores the idea of oneness and separateness with God being built into the fabric of creation. What if God's desire to leave room for you to decide is real? What if God has an imagination for faithful well-differentiated people?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. When Adam is not teaching in a series, he is teaching from the scripture found in the Lectionary. What is the Lectionary? Adam and Leslie discuss the Lectionary as a tool and some options for how to access it. Daily Office App: https://www.dailyoffice2019.com/Daily Office Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-office-podcast/id1574821838 

This week's scripture: Psalm 63v1-8 Luke 13v1-9This week, Adam explores the 40 days of Lent as an opportunity to give the Holy Spirit space to awaken us to a possible collision course we may be on in our lives. During Lent, we're reminded our great hope is the mercy of God, but our responsibility is nothing less than following Jesus wherever He leads. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Exciting news! Our children's pastor, Lexsey is expecting another baby! Lexsey does a fantastic job leading our Narrate Kids program and will be taking her maternity leave in July. Hear about her plan to keep things running smoothly while she is away and about available volunteer positions if you feel called to help out. 

This week's scriptures:Psalm 27 & 2 Corinthians 12v7b-10This week Kimberly Collins joins us to talk about the Enneagram! The Enneagram is an ancient personality test that talks about how we view the world. The season of Lent can be a wonderful time to take stock of your relationships and how you show up in the world. Kimberly is an expert in her field and an avid follower of Christ. Listen to her inspiring message of accepting yourself and the love God has for you. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Scattering to serve our community is one of Narrate's core values. One of our main scattering events each year is Helena Ales for Trails which raises money to build new trails. Adam sits down with Chase Krywaruchka & Chris Charlton of Phat Tracks Trail Company to talk through the Scratch Gravel Trail Project where the last two years of Ales for Trails proceeds have gone. 

This week's scriptures:Psalm 91v1-2,9-16 Luke 4v1-13If the saboteur prevails, what will he have said? What ideas will have landed? With that in mind, what's the value of knowing what "it will sound like" and having an animating scriptural antidote on the ready?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Adam sits down with Kimberly Collins to talk all things Enneagram! Visit her website to learn more: www.enneagramreflections.com

This week's scripture:Psalm 99, 1 Corinthians 9v24-27How important is it that we develop the ability to tell our body "no you won't" when "no" is what God asks and "yes you will" when "yes" is what God asks?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie and Hannah go through the calendar of events and options for observing Lent this year Narrate. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 37v1-11, 39-40Genesis 45v1-15This week Hannah uses the Joseph story in Genesis to illustrate the illusion we have of control in our lives. What if we don't have as much control as we think?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear Adam talk about observing Lent and what it could mean to you this year. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 1, Luke 6v17-26How do we better embrace and better live into Jesus' Kingdom invitation? What if the blessings and woes serve to say it's not your circumstances that make or break you, it's your desire to "seek first His kingdom and His righteousness"?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes with Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. In this episode, Hannah sits down with Pete and Kari Brustkern who have been owners at Narrate for many years. They've also been prime examples of small group success at Narrate with their original six week group in 2021 expanding and still meeting to this day. Hear about their walk with Christ and their small group experience. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 138, Luke 5v1-11What if this story in Luke contains many of the elements of Jesus' invitations? Adam explores how God uses skills and capacities we already have. His requests will require that we push past our inadequacies. He will ask things that don't add up, and we will have to push past fear. Our priorities will have to shift to people and in the end the results are outside our control. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. We've started holding topic discussion groups at Narrate called "Estuaries". Adam first heard of this idea from Nate Pierce. Hear Nate and Adam chat about what an estuary group is, why it resonates with him, and why you may want to get involved in our next round of estuaries this month. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 71v1-61 Corinthians 13Adam explores the kindness events in Narnia and Paul's emphasis on love being the chief thing we're to learn in this life. 

We were very happy to have Brad Swope visit us from Sacramento a few weeks ago. Brad is the Cannon for Church Planting within the C4SO Anglican diocese and he pastors a church in California that recently made the transition into the C4SO diocese. He sat down with Adam to discuss all things Anglican, C4SO, their church's discerning process, his role in the diocese and the "why" behind the "what" of his spiritual journey for the Kingdom. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12Like Narnia and the items Father Christmas gives to the children, God gives us gifts for the sake of others. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Being a portable church means Narrate relies on a community of people who show up to make the church gathering a reality whether that's with set-up, making coffee, greeting, singing in the band, or attending the service. We call these people "owners". Hear owner Celena Murphy's story of her faith journey and how she found Narrate community. 

This week's scripture: Ephesians 2v1-10Brad Swope is visiting us this week from Sacramento, California! Brad is the Deacon of church planting for C4SO and we were glad to spend a few days with him. Listen to him speak on Jesus' grace versus our works and how we can find a better way of developing our own identity. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. This week Adam digs into the term "ancient faith" that he has often used. What is it about ancient faith, specifically eastern orthodox faith that animates him. What aspect of this may be helpful for you to consider in your faith walk. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 29, John 18v28-37This is the first week of our series; The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe where Adam explores the question, is the world enchanted? Is there a realm, a world, a domain more real than the one we now occupy? This week we'll explore how Narnia invites us to consider if the world is enchanted, what do we do with that?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Being a portable church means Narrate relies on a community of people who show up to make the church gathering a reality whether that's with set-up, making coffee, greeting, singing in the band, or attending the service. We call these people "owners". Hear owner and newest Narrate council member, JoLin Poppler's story of her faith journey and how she found Narrate community. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 147v12-20, Luke 3v21-22This week Adam explores the idea of what God was doing before creation and the importance of the trinity as we think about Theophany.

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Being a portable church means Narrate relies on a community of people who show up to make the church gathering a reality whether that's with set up, making coffee, greeting, singing in the band, or attending the service. We call these people "owners". Hear owner Cameron Sapp's story of his faith and what led him to the reaffirmation of his baptism in 2024.