Servants of Christ Anglican Church

We live in a beautiful creation, given to us by an amazing Creator. Kim Harris, our Director of Children's Ministries, Welcome Team Coordinator and member of our creation care team, encourages us to get outside and care for God's creation as an act of worship.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

The Bible says to love one another as Christ loved us. Mother Susan Rhodes gives us three practical ways we can love others in imitation of Jesus.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Are you living your life like a sheep with or without a shepherd. Fr. David Trautman invites us to live with the Good Shepherd, Jesus, on this Good Shepherd Sunday.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Do you love me more than these? Jesus asks this of Peter, but in many ways, he is also asking it of us. Fr. David Trautman invites us to know where we rank Jesus in our lives and challenges us to make Him first.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Hope in something that's too good to be true...it's the story of the resurrection. Dcn. Megan Trautman invites us to put our hope in the One who can fulfill his promises.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Alleluia, the Lord is risen! Fr. David Trautman invites us to understand the joy of the resurrection!If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

The sacrificial love of Jesus on our behalf is the message of Good Friday. Mother Susan Rhodes invites us to understand the cost. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

The footwashing on Maundy Thursday points us to Jesus's final act of love for us. Fr. David Trautman explains the practice and how we can enter into the story.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Act One of Holy Week is Palm Sunday where we begin to walk the way of Jesus in preparation for next Sunday. Fr. David Trautman encourages us not to skip over the difficult parts and to understand the price Jesus was preparing to make on our behalf.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

What is your worst fear? Fr. David Trautman reassures us of the promise that Jesus will restore all things and meet us in our fears.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

We have a personal relationship with God. Dcn. Kathy Ayres reminds us that God knows us deeply and invites us to himself and is willing to run to us when we come to him.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

We'll likely never know the depths of the evil we're capable of. Fr. James Manley exhorts us to think again and accept the good Gospel.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Will you follow the fox or the hen? Fr. David Trautman reminds us that Jesus offers salvation where the kingdoms of this world offer nothing permanent. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

The season of Lent gives us the opportunity to reevaluate our direction and turn around if we need to. Fr. David Trautman encourages us to see ourselves in God's eyes and turn to Him in repentance.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

We have to come to accept the reality of our sin, but also the greater reality that we have a Savior. Fr. David Trautman encourages us to a holy Lent this Ash Wednesday.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Choose God, not a practice. Nikki Smith, an aspirant at Servants, reminds us that God is after our heart, not the activity or fast we've chosen this Lent.Apologies for the wonky audio; we are using new equipment and had some difficulties.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Fr. David Trautman invites us to experience the living God this coming season of Lent.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:⁠https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican⁠⁠https://www.servantsanglican.org/

The work of spreading the Gospel happens when we decide to submit to Jesus's authority and go. Fr. Peter Lebhar encourages us to examine ourselves and see where Jesus is inviting us to work with him.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

When we plant ourselves at the feet of Jesus, we agree to have our hearts changed. Fr. David Trautman encourages us to be like trees planted by the river, bringing forth fruit (Psalm 1).If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Bp. Alex Farmer invites us to "do the Jesus stuff."If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/

Jesus came with a clear mission: to heal people, set people free, and proclaim the Lord's favor on those who were previously thought to be outside his blessing. Fr. David Trautman reminds us that Jesus's mission is our mission. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Has the Bible changed your life? Fr. David Trautman discusses how reading the Bible is key to living a life following Jesus and he invites us to hear the Lord speak through His Word. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

The wedding at Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle is a foreshadowing of the wedding feast of the Lamb that will come after Jesus returns again one day. Fr. David Trautman shows us parallels and explains the significance of this event. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Jesus was a gentle giant - he had all the power in the universe, but wouldn't crush anyone who came to him searching. Fr. David Trautman exhorts us to imitate Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

The Holy Spirit is waiting for us to call and ask for his guidance. Mother Susan Rhodes reminds us that all we have to do is ask. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

We can see God's glory in the person of Jesus. Fr. James Manley tells us that Jesus is God's reminder that He designed us to live with Him and wants to restore us to that life He intended and created us for. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Journey to Bethlehem to behold the newborn King with us. Fr. David Trautman invites us to ponder the Baby who is greater than all our hopes and fears, and meets us where we are. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

On this special Sunday we hear from God's word the story of his interactions with humanity and set the stage for Jesus's coming to earth as a baby. Between select lessons (scripture readings), we have a meditation on the preceding readings. The meditation on creation and the fall is by Beth Kirby, our Administrator and a postulant. The meditation on the prophetic readings of Jeremiah and Isaiah 7 is by Fr. David Trautman, our rector. The final meditation on the readings from Micah and Isaiah 11 is by Kim Harris, our Children's Director and Welcome Coordinator. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

We need one another, not just for support but because God has called us to declare Him to the ends of the earth and we can't do that alone. Fr. Loren Fox, our mission partner, reminds us that God wants to use His community to spread God's glory to all. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Where is the God of justice? Fr. David Trautman invites us to find Him and share Him this season. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Despite the chaos that rages around us, Jesus promises us that he will return. Mother Susan Rhodes invites us to live into that hope this Advent season. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

There is one Truth in this universe that crosses cultures, languages, and time: Jesus Christ. Fr. David Trautman challenges us to see Jesus as Truth and pledge our allegiance to Him and Him alone. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Jesus wanted the disciples to know that they shouldn't despair when they see the desolation of the temple. Fr. David Trautman reminds us that the Church has and will continue to survive because God makes a way out of no way. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

**Please pardon our sound. The equipment was malfunctioning and there is some sound distortion as a result.** When we tie our hopes on earthly kingdoms, we can feel either elated or devastated after elections. But as Christians, our hopes are to be set on the heavenly kingdom and Jesus as our King. Fr. David Trautman encourages us to invest in the kingdom of God rather than any political entity here on earth. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

All Saints' is the most exciting feast of the Church year - at least according to Bp. Martyn Minns. He explains to us the significance of what we are a part of through a look at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

In our last sermon in the series on the book of James, Dcn. Megan Trautman shows us how James invites us to pray. Nothing is too small or too big to bring to God for healing. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

While we see the injustices that surround us every day, our task as believers is to remain steadfast, following Christ. Fr. David Trautman encourages us through James's letter to the Jewish Diaspora. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

True humility is content, compassionate, and courageous. Fr. David Trautman teaches us that true humility is always counter-cultural. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

To be a wise person you have to spend time with a wise person. Jesus is the wisest person around and Fr. James Manley shows us why wisdom is essential in this life. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Though our works will not save us, Fr. David Trautman reminds us that works are the fruit and evidence of that our faith is alive. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Partiality and prejudice have no place in the kingdom of God. Fr. David Trautman reminds us that Jesus, by his incarnation, both elevated the poorest and brought low the richest so that as equals we might receive His grace. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

When you look in a mirror, you see what's wrong with your appearance and, as a result, you fix what's wrong. Dcn. Justin Smith invites us to see how the Bible is a mirror to see not what we look like, but who we are in Christ and to live into the identity we have in Jesus. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Fr. David Trautman sets up the background and more for our series on the book of James! If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

The solution to a heart not surrendered to God is a metaphysical heart transplant, a work only accomplished by the Holy Spirit. Fr. James Manley encourages us to allow this work to be done in us by feeding on Christ in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Choose this day whom you will serve, so says Joshua to the people of Israel. Jesus in essence asks the disciples the same. Fr. David Trautman elaborates on our choices when it comes to following Jesus. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

God has given us a means of grace to sustain us. Fr. David Trautman explains how we can be nourished in Christ through Communion. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Discipline is the way we see God growing us into dependence on Himself. Fr. David Trautman shows us that we can taste and see that He is good as we come to lean on Him more and more for all we need. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

We come with our grumbling hearts and rumbling tummies, looking for God's grace and His face. Fr. David Trautman shows how the Bread of Life can satisfy all we need. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Fr. David Sandifer expounds on the role and the requirements for being appointed a deacon in the Anglican Church. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

One of the enemy's favorite tools is to take the good that God intended and corrupt it. We see that with sexuality, equality, and freedom - what God intended for good has been corrupted and taken as license to sin. Fr. David Sandifer, our guest preacher this Sunday, is a professor at Tyndale Theological Seminary in the Netherlands and is one of our mission partners. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

We don't have to fear anything if we understand who God is and how He loves us. Fr. David Trautman discusses how we must rely on God in life's stresses and good times, knowing that He is our shalom. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/