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John 9 presents another case of how Jesus loves. He covers our shame, silences our inner critic, and opens our eyes to see our belovedness. I hope this series is helping you believe that!

Jesus shows us a love that protects the vulnerable, a model for how to be a safe place for people who feel condemned. Check out Darryl's message to hear how it's done!

Rev. Ivan Pitts shows us what love looks like in action – it sees the need, chooses to participate, and satisfies completely.

Rev. Ivan Pitts shows us what love looks like in action – it sees the need, chooses to participate, and satisfies completely.

Faith often starts with a seed of belief that turns to action. Hope this message from Dave G. inspires you to get moving!

Faith often starts with a seed of belief that turns to action. Hope this message from Dave G. inspires you to get moving!

Do you know anyone that when you're present with them, you feel like you've got their full attention? Chris Seay gives us two examples: Jesus and Mister Rogers. Hopefully being seen with those kind of eyes allows us to love others the same way.

Do you know anyone that when you're present with them, you feel like you've got their full attention? Chris Seay gives us two examples: Jesus and Mister Rogers. Hopefully being seen with those kind of eyes allows us to love others the same way.

Jesus meets us in our desperation and our disillusionment. What would it look like for you to take one step toward him and see what happens?

Jesus meets us in our desperation and our disillusionment. What would it look like for you to take one step toward him and see what happens?

The way of Jesus is love, and it's a love that draws near when people are having a hard time. Love says: your problem is my problem.

The way of Jesus is love, and it's a love that draws near when people are having a hard time. Love says: your problem is my problem.

Rev. Ivan Pitts wraps up our Starry Night series with an invitation for all of us to be a light in the darkness.

Rev. Ivan Pitts wraps up our Starry Night series with an invitation for all of us to be a light in the darkness.

The life of Mary redefines what we might think about God's favor, proving that the unlikeliest people can be part of accomplishing His purposes. Thank you for this message, Courtney!

The life of Mary redefines what we might think about God's favor, proving that the unlikeliest people can be part of accomplishing His purposes. Thank you for this message, Courtney!

This week was National Christmas Lights Day! Perfect for our new series "Starry Night," with Matthew 5 inviting US to be the Christmas lights.

This week was National Christmas Lights Day! Perfect for our new series "Starry Night," with Matthew 5 inviting US to be the Christmas lights.

Dave G. takes us into Thanksgiving week with a different perspective on the trials we face in life. We have so much to be grateful for – we love you Dave!

Dave G. takes us into Thanksgiving week with a different perspective on the trials we face in life. We have so much to be grateful for – we love you Dave!

Skye talks about Christian Nationalism, and presents a vision for how the church can respond in the midst of divided times.

Skye talks about Christian Nationalism, and presents a vision for how the church can respond in the midst of divided times.

As a church, we want to hear from lots of different voices. And when we disagree? We stay together. Thank you Kent!

As a church, we want to hear from lots of different voices. And when we disagree? We stay together. Thank you Kent!

This week was a reminder: sometimes we will be overwhelmed in life. Darryl wraps up our SIMPLE series with a few truths to hold onto when those moments come.

This week was a reminder: sometimes we will be overwhelmed in life. Darryl wraps up our SIMPLE series with a few truths to hold onto when those moments come.

Executive Pastor Rehana Rodriguez gives us 3 keys to a lighter life: Trust Him, Remember Them, and Believe it's for You. Thank you for sharing, Rehana!

Executive Pastor Rehana Rodriguez gives us 3 keys to a lighter life: Trust Him, Remember Them, and Believe it's for You. Thank you for sharing, Rehana!

How do we experience wholeness? Faith is made whole by moving, seeing and returning to give thanks – listen to Dave's entire message here!

How do we experience wholeness? Faith is made whole by moving, seeing and returning to give thanks – listen to Dave's entire message here!

Stillness sounds simple, but it goes against the busy, distracted culture we live in. Courtney creates space for us to experience what it really means.

Stillness sounds simple, but it goes against the busy, distracted culture we live in. Courtney creates space for us to experience what it really means.

Dave G. shares "a simple plan for interrupted lives" – it starts with being ready to find the opportunity in the midst of disruption. Check out the whole message here!

Dave G. shares "a simple plan for interrupted lives" – it starts with being ready to find the opportunity in the midst of disruption. Check out the whole message here!

We're called to love God and love people – we can't do one without the other. It's a love that must be without hypocrisy and offered to everyone – listen to Skye and Dave G. as they share more about what it means for us to live this out.

We're called to love God and love people – we can't do one without the other. It's a love that must be without hypocrisy and offered to everyone – listen to Skye and Dave G. as they share more about what it means for us to live this out.

Nick Roach continues our Simple series with an invitation to shift our perspective – how can we focus on the things that matter for eternity? Thank you Nick!

Nick Roach continues our Simple series with an invitation to shift our perspective – how can we focus on the things that matter for eternity? Thank you Nick!

Redemptive resistance is more than just keeping peace – it's making it. Jesus showed us how it's done: break down walls and build bridges.

Redemptive resistance is more than just keeping peace – it's making it. Jesus showed us how it's done: break down walls and build bridges.

Jesus is not the mascot of nationalism or our comfort – he's a God who steps into the margins and shows us how to radically welcome the outsider. So proud of all the ways we get to live this out together!

Jesus is not the mascot of nationalism or our comfort – he's a God who steps into the margins and shows us how to radically welcome the outsider. So proud of all the ways we get to live this out together!

God has given us good news to proclaim – it requires us to confront injustice wherever people are oppressed, so that freedom can flow everywhere. 

God has given us good news to proclaim – it requires us to confront injustice wherever people are oppressed, so that freedom can flow everywhere. 

An encounter with Jesus inspires hope. It causes us to dream and long for something different, and moves us into action. Let's go into this week with hearts full of hope!

An encounter with Jesus inspires hope. It causes us to dream and long for something different, and moves us into action. Let's go into this week with hearts full of hope!

Jesus reveals a new model of leadership, inviting us to take the low road of service instead of clinging to power or status. Thank you Roy for sharing!

Jesus reveals a new model of leadership, inviting us to take the low road of service instead of clinging to power or status. Thank you Roy for sharing!

Does God think people are toxic? Skye Jethani shares a life-changing truth about God's actual perspective of us and what motivates him to engage with those others would choose to avoid.

Does God think people are toxic? Skye Jethani shares a life-changing truth about God's actual perspective of us and what motivates him to engage with those others would choose to avoid.

All Church Picnic is a picture of what Newsong is all about – how church happens wherever we eat, share and play. Here's to being Newsong everyday, everywhere we go!