Podcast appearances and mentions of cheryl fletcher

Every episode in 2024 was such a joy to chat with each person as we talked about how their top 5 CliftonStrengths are showing up in their work, life and relationships. Here is a quick flyover of a some of them you might like to listen to or share with a friend!  # 149 Sisters Celebrating Strengths as Moms with Claire Culwell and Rachel Buchanan #143 Connecting with My Big Brother: Exploring Strengths with Doug Griffes   #137Jesse and Tricia  Marcos  # 138 Soloman and Jamie Wang #147 Tim Casteel  #160 Journey to the Likeness of Jesus with Cheryl Fletcher  #169 Nothing is Wasted with Davey Blackburn #159 Friends in Life, Work and Loss with Katherine Thorwalson and Madison Bowen #168 Stepping Up to Use Her Voice to Bring Hope to  Students with Racheal Mwale #165 An Adventurous Learner in Life and Work with Anabel Jamail  #151 Compelling Passions in Her Writing and Counseling with Christine Kaskow #158 Leveraging Her Strengths: Counseling, Caring and Transforming Lives with Cricket Berlin #167 Guiding Women to Treasure their Sacred Story with Laura Wilcox #146 Bringing Genunie Joy and Care Every Day with Ophelia Chafagouline  #134 Leading with His Passion for People with Brett Marcos #144 Creatingh with Purpose with Hannah Hamza  #148 Embracing God's Goodness in the Unexpected with Gayle Clark Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Mary's faith and willingness to serve God exemplify a heart ready to embrace God's plan, despite uncertainties. Guest Speaker Cheryl Fletcher shares with us the story of Mary to encourage us to say "yes" to God's calling in our lives. What are the times in your life where you pursued God in the face of uncertainty? If you believed that God had your best in mind, what would you change about your life to live in light of God's calling? Text Us: (650)600-0402

Cheryl's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Activator,  Belief, Positivity & Responsibility  Cheryl grew up in Southern California, graduated from Baylor University.  She worked aa a Young Life Staff,  at First Evangelical Free Church in Austin, Christian Assembly in Los Angeles and most recently at Menlo Church with multi sites in the Bay Area, California.     Now….”retired” but also waiting to see what is next!    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

She's back! We catch up with Cheryl while diving deeper into what it means to write narratives for ourselves, and hearing more of Aisha's story! Text Us: (650) 600-0402

This message will explore how Jesus used stories from the Scriptures to reveal truths about God's kingdom, character, and plans for humanity. We will highlight specific biblical stories that illustrate God's redemptive work outside of His earthly ministry in Messianic prophecy and future promises. Submit Your Story!!!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... 

Do you want to love better? Want to know how communion and foot washing are seen as worship? This is the podcast for you! Text us: (650)600-0402

Discover the profound connection between the Passover meal and its foreshadowing of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, leading to the institution of the Lord's Supper. Dive into Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet, a symbol of his deep love and servant-heartedness, and let it inspire a renewed commitment to love and serve one another in our own lives. Text us: (650)600-0402

This week we dive into our Wired for Wonder series to explore wrestling with God, and how honest reflection matters. We also answer your questions about faith, God, and religion. Keep sending them in! Text us: (650)600-0402

In a world that often feels ordinary and mundane, God invites us to embrace our innate longing for awe, curiosity, and amazement. Drawing inspiration from the book of Habakkuk, we journey with the prophet as he grapples with questions, doubts, and a deep desire to encounter the wonder of God. Through this series, we explore how wonder can transform our faith, restore our hope, and ignite a sense of awe in our relationship with God. You were made for more. Text us: (650)600-0402

This week Mark and Jess sit down with Cheryl Fletcher, Director of Spiritual Formation, to chat fly fishing, redwoods, our series Teach Us How To Pray, the Spiritual Formation Retreat, and, of course, prayer. Text us: (650)600-0402

This week Jess and Mark sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to chat spiritual beings, tips for healthy conversations around God, a deeper dive into the Garden of Eden and, of course, a lot of fun side bars. It was a super fun episode to record and if you would like to come join in on the fun let us know! Text us! (650)600-0402

Whether we learned it in Sunday School or from the movies, most of us are familiar with the concepts of Satan, sin, and Adam and Eve making a wrong choice. But what is the rest of the story? In this sermon, we dive into a passage of the Bible known as "The Fall" and explore how everything in the world went sideways, in order to take a deeper look at these concepts and find hope. Text us: (650)600-0402

This week Mark and Jess chat with Cheryl Fletcher about our new series Seasons, how to approach reading the Psalms, and how life isn't about moving towards a certain season but moving towards God wherever you are. Text us: (650)600-0402

This week, Cheryl Fletcher kicks off our Seasons: Permission to Feel series where we'll delve into a valuable tool God has given us to navigate through life's seasons while remaining emotionally stable and moving closer to Him. Text us: (650)600-0402

Mark and Jess sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to discuss her latest message, recap our awesome Online Dream Team's milestone for Run for Hope, chat about the intersection of guilt and shame, and  Cheryl shares why Jesus had to go to the cross.

Understanding why and how Jesus died has implications for how we live today and for all eternity. In this message, we look at Jesus' last words from the cross, “I am thirsty.” to discover how God helps us follow him and what he provides so we can thrive in our relationship with him. Sign up for Run for Hope today! http://menlo.church/runforhope Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide032623

This week, Mark sits down with an amazing volunteer guest host Rachelle Summers and Cheryl Fletcher to discuss her Sunday message, chat about the atrocity that is (or is it?) daylight savings time, and we get deep about community and knowing Jesus. Contact Taylor to RSVP for the Minds of All Kinds Game Night at the Mountain View Campus - tchoate@menlo.church. Text us: (650)600-0402

Today we explore the words of Jesus from the cross that speak to our loneliness and isolation and what it means for the church to be the family God intends it to be loving and serving one another without judgment. Journey through Lent with us! We have additional resources, and you can follow along with our Lent Devotional at http://menlo.church/lastwords Sign up for Run for Hope – http://menlo.church/runforhope Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide031223

This week Jess, Mark and Rachelle sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to chat Menlo Park dining recommendations, how a person's intentions can affect a group, and a guided practice to praying for someone. Text us: (650)600-0402 When it comes to hearing God, we all sometimes need help. In this sermon we discuss finding that support and guidance. We consider who can help us and what that help looks like. As a bonus, we talk about how you can learn to be a person who helps others hear God. Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource. We've got a brand-new mini-series for you on our Menlo Church podcast! Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor, Phil EuBank. Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun conversation asking everything from "what's your Philz order?" to "what is your favorite part about leading a church?" Check it out every Friday wherever you listen to podcasts http://menlo.church/podcasts For more Hearing God resources go to: http://menlochurch/hearinggod

When it comes to hearing God, we all sometimes need help. In this sermon we discuss finding that support and guidance. We consider who can help us and what that help looks like. As a bonus, we talk about how you can learn to be a person who helps others hear God. Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource. We've got a brand-new mini-series for you on our Menlo Church podcast! Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor, Phil EuBank. Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun conversation asking everything from "what's your Philz order?" to "what is your favorite part about leading a church?" Check it out every Friday wherever you listen to podcasts http://menlo.church/podcasts For more Hearing God resources go to: http://menlochurch/hearinggod

This week Jess and Mark sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to finally uncover what her actual job title is, discuss how hearing God's voice can be a gift or a weapon, and leave you with space to practice. Text us: (650)600-0402 Many of us want to hear God's voice but aren't always sure it's possible—or if it's actually God we're hearing. In this sermon, we'll explore what it really means to hear God, consider some helpful guardrails that offer assurances that we're not just making things up, and take a look at a practice designed to help us hear. Go to http://menlo.church/hearinggod to see our Listening Prayer resources. Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide010823

Many of us want to hear God's voice but aren't always sure it's possible—or if it's actually God we're hearing. In this sermon, we'll explore what it really means to hear God, consider some helpful guardrails that offer assurances that we're not just making things up, and take a look at a practice designed to help us hear. Go to http://menlo.church/hearinggod to see our Listening Prayer resources. Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide010823

Mark and Jess sit down the Bearer of Christmas AKA the Queen of All Things AKA The Queen of Astronomy AKA our Director Pastor to chat all things Christmas, slowing down, walking 5.1 miles and the tough parts about the season. Text us! (650)600-0402 God's grace can often be found in the ordinary, everyday activities of our life. But how can we make sure not to miss it—or resist it? This week we'll see how God followed a group of people and revealed himself to them through their vocation. For us, what might it mean for God to suddenly appear in our routine, daily living? How would we respond? This Christmas you are invited to a life-changing but difficult task: To wait. To go slow. The coming of Jesus, the Messiah King, came after 400 years of waiting and anticipation. God is not hurried. Every moment he whispers, “I am with you.” We have to slow down to hear that whisper. The resources at http://menlo.church/advent will help you slow down and set your mind and heart upon Jesus during this busy, hurried holiday season. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide121822

God's grace can often be found in the ordinary, everyday activities of our life. But how can we make sure not to miss it—or resist it? This week we'll see how God followed a group of people and revealed himself to them through their vocation. For us, what might it mean for God to suddenly appear in our routine, daily living? How would we respond? This Christmas you are invited to a life-changing but difficult task: To wait. To go slow. The coming of Jesus, the Messiah King, came after 400 years of waiting and anticipation. God is not hurried. Every moment he whispers, “I am with you.” We have to slow down to hear that whisper. The resources at http://menlo.church/advent will help you slow down and set your mind and heart upon Jesus during this busy, hurried holiday season. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide121822

This week Mark and Jess chat with Cheryl Fletcher, holding the title of Bearer of Christmas this time around, to chat about angels and disappointment. Stay tuned for the end to receive an early Christmas gift! Have a question for the podcast? Need prayer or encouragement? Text us: (650)600-0402 None of us is joyful, confident, and self-assured every moment of every day. We all have ups, downs, and struggles. This week is for those who are, or have been, discouraged, disappointed, or doubting. We'll take an honest look at how to approach God during those challenging times when we're not sure we believe in Him, or when we've felt disappointed once too often. The answer is not a religious formula, nor is there a one-size-fits-all solution. Your next step might not be the same as anyone else's. Join us as we slow down to wrestle with God and encounter the unexpected this Christmas season. This Christmas you are invited to a life-changing but difficult task: To wait. To go slow. The coming of Jesus, the Messiah King, came after 400 years of waiting and anticipation. God is not hurried. Every moment he whispers, “I am with you.” We have to slow down to hear that whisper. The resources at http://menlo.church/advent will help you slow down and set your mind and heart upon Jesus during this busy, hurried holiday season. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide121122

None of us is joyful, confident, and self-assured every moment of every day. We all have ups, downs, and struggles. This week is for those who are, or have been, discouraged, disappointed, or doubting. We'll take an honest look at how to approach God during those challenging times when we're not sure we believe in Him, or when we've felt disappointed once too often. The answer is not a religious formula, nor is there a one-size-fits-all solution. Your next step might not be the same as anyone else's. Join us as we slow down to wrestle with God and encounter the unexpected this Christmas season. This Christmas you are invited to a life-changing but difficult task: To wait. To go slow. The coming of Jesus, the Messiah King, came after 400 years of waiting and anticipation. God is not hurried. Every moment he whispers, “I am with you.” We have to slow down to hear that whisper. The resources at http://menlo.church/advent will help you slow down and set your mind and heart upon Jesus during this busy, hurried holiday season. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide121122

This week Mark and Jess sit down with Cheryl Fletch with a fun discussion filled with big seminary words, how 40 hours of works gets chiseled down to a 30 minute teaching, and as promised in her message - a deep dive in Colossians 1:24. Text us: (650)600-0402 This week we're talking about the suffering we choose. Why would someone choose suffering? Parents do so every day for their children. As do business owners who care deeply for their employees and customers. And Paul chose suffering for the sake of the church. We'll explore what it means if we desire to live a life of love for others. And we'll ask how Jesus showed us the way to do this. Join us to explore these questions as we study Colossians and discover what an other-centered life looks like and how we can be empowered to live this way. Dive into our Bible Study resources to ignite your mind and heart around the goodness of Jesus at menlo.church/Colossians Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide100122

This week we're talking about the suffering we choose. Why would someone choose suffering? Parents do so every day for their children. As do business owners who care deeply for their employees and customers. And Paul chose suffering for the sake of the church. We'll explore what it means if we desire to live a life of love for others. And we'll ask how Jesus showed us the way to do this. Jois us to explore these questions as we study Colossians and discover what an other-centered life looks like and how we can be empowered to live this way. Dive into our Bible Study resources to ignite your mind and heart around the goodness of Jesus at menlo.church/Colossians

Mark, Jess and Cheryl sit down to talk about grace, calling to God, and the Giants vs. Dodgers.  Do you ever feel like you're not measuring up on your journey of faith? Open the book of Colossians with us to discover how God changes us and where the journey begins. Dive into our Bible Study resources to ignite your mind and heart around the goodness of Jesus at http://Menlo.Church/Colossians Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide091822

Do you ever feel like you're not measuring up on your journey of faith? Open the book of Colossians with us to discover how God changes us and where the journey begins. Dive into our Bible Study resources to ignite your mind and heart around the goodness of Jesus at http://Menlo.Church/Colossians Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide091822

This week Mark and Jess sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to chat more about the opening message of our Colossians series. We chat being a queen, the importance of slowing down and how following Jesus really changes everything. What does that to help find and follow Jesus and how do we know if we are actually following God? In this talk, we lay the foundation for a series on Colossians and how it will help us on our journey of authentic faith in Christ. Go to http://menlo.church/colossians for resources to help you take a deeper dive. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide91122

We are launching a new series titled Colossians: Following Jesus. For more details on the series, check out a special episode of Menlo Midweek at http://menlo.church/podcasts What does that to help find and follow Jesus and how do we know if we are actually following God? In this talk, we lay the foundation for a series on Colossians and how it will help us on our journey of authentic faith in Christ. Go to http://menlo.church/colossians for resources to help you take a deeper dive. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide91122

In a world filled with the noise of social media—where we sometimes cheer on individuals who ridicule anyone they disagree with—we've lost the art of honoring people. Especially people we believe to be dishonorable. Saul repeatedly tried to kill David or have him killed. David had the chance to seek revenge against Saul, but instead he chose to honor him. How is that possible? Today, we explore how we can follow the way of a merciful God by extending forgiveness to those who don't seem to deserve it. Think about who seems dishonorable that you can honor through mercy and forgiveness. Join us on August 13 at the campus nearest you to battle food insecurity both locally and globally. Participants will be invited to donate specific food items that our Bay Area partners will distribute locally, and together we will build food kits, with the goal of providing 285,000 meals globally! This will be a great time to give back and be together in community. Go to http://menlo.church/serveyourcity for more details and how to register. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide71022

In a world filled with the noise of social media—where we sometimes cheer on individuals who ridicule anyone they disagree with—we've lost the art of honoring people. Especially people we believe to be dishonorable. Saul repeatedly tried to kill David or have him killed. David had the chance to seek revenge against Saul, but instead he chose to honor him. How is that possible? Today, we explore how we can follow the way of a merciful God by extending forgiveness to those who don't seem to deserve it. Think about who seems dishonorable that you can honor through mercy and forgiveness. Join us on August 13 at the campus nearest you to battle food insecurity both locally and globally. Participants will be invited to donate specific food items that our Bay Area partners will distribute locally, and together we will build food kits, with the goal of providing 285,000 meals globally! This will be a great time to give back and be together in community. Go to http://menlo.church/serveyourcity for more details and how to register. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide71022

We all face challenges and fears that require courage. David and Goliath show us two different approaches to courage—one grounded in reality and the other coming from delusion. In this sermon we consider God-centered courage—the courage that comes not from something big, but is actually a result of the small steps taken every day. Today, we see how God is working to help us face our challenges and fears, even when we don't know it. Use your Psalm book and meditate on Psalm 31 as a way to commune with God, reflecting on the ways you can serve him in your everyday work and activities. Join us on August 13 at the campus nearest you to battle food insecurity both locally and globally. Participants will be invited to donate specific food items that our Bay Area partners will distribute locally, and together we will build food kits, with the goal of providing 285,000 meals globally! This will be a great time to give back and be together in community. Go to http://menlo.church/serveyourcity for more details and how to register at the campus nearest you. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide7322

We all face challenges and fears that require courage. David and Goliath show us two different approaches to courage—one grounded in reality and the other coming from delusion. In this sermon we consider God-centered courage—the courage that comes not from something big, but is actually a result of the small steps taken every day. Today, we see how God is working to help us face our challenges and fears, even when we don't know it. Use your Psalm book and meditate on Psalm 31 as a way to commune with God, reflecting on the ways you can serve him in your everyday work and activities. Join us on August 13 at the campus nearest you to battle food insecurity both locally and globally. Participants will be invited to donate specific food items that our Bay Area partners will distribute locally, and together we will build food kits, with the goal of providing 285,000 meals globally! This will be a great time to give back and be together in community. Go to http://menlo.church/serveyourcity for more details and how to register at the campus nearest you. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide7322

Join us as we explore what it means to lean into witnessing to the goodness of God. Instead of being afraid of saying the wrong thing, not having the right answers or not being good enough. we will think about what it looks like to partner with God in witnessing and experience his presence. We'll give practical tools for prayer and encouragement for taking risks. Take some time today to fill out the Partnering with God in Prayer card and join a summer book club. This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up! Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide52922

Join us as we explore what it means to lean into witnessing to the goodness of God. Intead of being afraid of saying the wrong thing, not having the right answers or not being good enough. we will think about what it looks like to partner with God in witnessing and experience his presence. We'll give practical tools for prayer and encouragement for taking risks. Take some time today to fill out the Partnering with God in Prayer card and join a summer book club. This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up! Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide52922

Is it even possible to have conversations about faith when we're not supposed to talk about religion, politics, or money? Today, take a deeper look at exploring how to bear witness to our friends, neighbors, and co-workers about who Jesus is—without being a jerk. This talk is especially for those who want to get really practical about what this looks like! This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up! Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide52222

Is it even possible to have conversations about faith when we're not supposed to talk about religion, politics, or money? Today, we explore how to bear witness to our friends, neighbors, and co-workers about who Jesus is—without being a jerk. This talk is especially for those who want to get really practical about what this looks like! This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up! Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide52222

Does the word evangelism disturb you? Does it bring to mind obnoxious people forcing their faith upon others? This week we begin a six week series on this difficult topic. We look at what Jesus said about being a witness, why it doesn't have to be an uncomfortable topic, and why it might even be something that gives you great delight. Read the gospel of Mark and return next week to learn about the message of the witness. Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience. https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009 If you've become a follower of Jesus but have never been baptized, we'd love to celebrate this step with you. Baptism is an outward sign of God's grace and of your personal faith in Jesus. If you are interested in being baptized as a sign of your faith in Jesus, let us know today: http://menlo.church/baptism *Next baptisms will be May 15 at all campuses. This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up! Church doesn't just happen on Sundays! Listen to our Menlo Midweek Podcast as we interview the preacher of the week. They take some deep dives into the sermon writing process, breakdown their sermon and let us in on a few things they kept out of their sermon. This is a great way to connect with us and grow your faith throughout the week. Check out the Menlo Church Sermon Podcast on Apple Podcasts today. Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide50822

We all desire to have an impact on our world. For some, it's the desire for a big impact (like curing cancer, inventing something to improve the workplace, or some other big idea). For others it's the desire to leave a legacy with their family and friends, to bring good to their workplace, or encouragement to their co-workers. These are all God-given desires and in this talk, we explore how our purpose it given to us by God and empowered by his grace. We'll discuss the Creation Mandate given in scripture and how to join with God in his purpose of our lives. Join us for a unique and soul-shaping experience! Follow our "You Were Made For This" reading plan through Genesis 1-2 at http://menlo.church/genesis or by texting "readgenesis" to 94000 Join us for our third annual Run For Hope the weekend of March 19 – 20! We're going to run, walk, stroll, and skip to encourage and support first responders in the Bay Area. This is a virtual run, and for every mile that participants run or walk, Menlo Church will commit $25 toward supporting our local first responders up to a total of $125k. Register at http://menlo.church/runforhope Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide21322

God made us for relationship, according to Genesis 1-2. So why do we often experience loneliness, even with groups of friends or in a marriage? What if fighting loneliness isn't the path to a life together but actually leveraging loneliness can be your super power? Join us to explore how God redeems everything for his people, to live a life of love that can crush our despair and expand our influence. This week, we hope you intentionally practice seeing your loneliness as an invitation to love others and receive the love of God. Join us for a unique and soul-shaping experience! Follow our "You Were Made For This" reading plan through Genesis 1-2 at http://menlo.church/genesis or by texting "readgenesis" to 94000 Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide013022

Who are you becoming? We're all becoming something. For example, doctors don't finish their residency and stop changing; they either become better and more specialized, or perhaps lose focus and backslide. Similarly, spiritual formation is the path to your truest self. This week, we explore practical steps to enter the process of becoming our truest selves. Set an alarm to help you remember that God is doing something in every ordinary moment of your day. When the alarm goes off, pause for 5 seconds to say, "Thank you God for being here, in this moment."

How does being a Jesus Church impact how we live? What does a Jesus Church do? This week, we examine Jesus's invitation to make him the cornerstone of our church and personal identities. Read a passage about Jesus and emulate his behavior in a problem you're facing. Towards the end of this message, Cheryl reads through Colossians 1:15-20. Read along here: http://menlo.church/scripturecard Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide09521 Menlo Labs are fun, interactive gatherings designed to help us investigate and grow in our understanding of God and his guidance by examining a variety of important topics. Go to http://menlo.church/labs to get all the details and register!

In this talk, we'll explore how words have the potential to either cause damage or bring healing. We'll also think about what it means to be a community that uses the power of words to transform those near to us for good. Take time this week to put the idea "words matter" into action. Set aside 15 minutes a day to experience the healing power of God's word by meditating on Scripture. In addition, spread good by doing something as simple as sending a friend a text of affirmation and encouragement.

Why is there so much suffering when God is all powerful and good? And how do we to chase joy in the midst of suffering? Today we consider what the Bible has to say about the co-existence of suffering and joy, and we'll hear the story of a member of our Menlo Family who has experienced both. We'll also hear practical ways to respond to suffering and chase joy. Take a moment this week to grieve something that has caused you to suffer, while also focusing on something in your life that helps you experience the joy that Jesus offers.

The average iPhone user touches their phone 2,617 times…a day! We obviously have a problem. We're distracted--but we also long to be present with God and others. Join us as we unpack some practical ways to get present with those you love and the God you love. Each week in this sermon series, we'll invite you to UNSUBSCRIBE from something that's pulling you away from Jesus ---- and we'll give you a spiritual practice to help you FOCUS on something that brings you closer to Jesus. Go to our website for resources: https://menlo.church/lent  

The common-denominator in all of our relationships is us. We bring our “stuff” – impatience, pride, fear, selfishness and more. We want to change, but how do we change? And how does God help us? In this talk, we explore what the Bible says about change and how God helps us not stay stuck in our stuff. This week pursue community with people who desire change and are pursuing Jesus. Need some direction? At Menlo you can join a Life Groups or ask to have one of our trained Stephen Ministers walk beside you in a time of pain.

Welcome to Menlo Church. This weekend we continue a journey through the very first church in the book of Acts. Could you use some good news right now? It turns out that is what the word "gospel" means. We think of it as a churchy word, but in biblical times it was a word used outside the church to communicate "life-altering good news." In this sermon, we explore how the first church was committed to this message and when they put first things first, their gospel was top priority. Baptisms: We have baptisms coming up! (Yes, even in this time of social distancing and digital church.) After all, now more than ever, we need the opportunity to proclaim that God chose you, loves you, and calls you into his kingdom. So, if you are ready to take that next step, go to our website to learn more. http://menlo.church/baptism Prayer & Fasting: If you'd like to be part of our community's healing and join us in 90 days of prayer and fasting, find out how you can do that on our website at : http://menlo.church/prayerandfasting