Pastor’s Note
Upper Room Conversations John 14:1–14
In this second message of our series, Upper Room Conversations, we reflect on Jesus’ tender words to His disciples on the night of His arrest: “Let not your hearts be troubled.” The evening had been filled with confusion, sorrow, and unsettling news, betrayal, denial, and the announcement of His departure. The disciples’ dreams seemed to be falling apart. Yet in the midst of their anxiety, Jesus did not rebuke them; He comforted them. Knowing the cross was only hours away, He turned their attention from fear to faith, from turmoil to trust.
These words were not only for the eleven in the Upper Room; they are for us today as we face uncertainty and war around us. When our hearts are troubled by uncertainty, illness, loss, or disappointment, Jesus invites us to believe in Him. He calls us to take captive the thoughts that stir anxiety and to anchor ourselves in His promises. He reminds us that in His Father’s house are many rooms, and He has gone to prepare a place for us. We are not abandoned. We are not alone. We are on our way home.
As we continue this Lenten journey, may we fix our eyes on Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In a world that often feels darker by the day, hold firmly to this hope: our Savior is preparing a place for us, and He will come again. Let not your heart be troubled. Trust Him. He is leading us home.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Norma
Who Are We:
The direction we believe God has given us to grow into being a multi-cultural congregation. A one-mile radius around our building includes 4% Asian, 19% African-American, 42% White, and 32% Hispanic or Latino neighbors. We best represent God's Kingdom and God's love when we are together. This is substantive work. We're getting better at approximating God's goal, but we're not there yet. We need to learn from people like you. We believe in the vision that Jesus gave us when he fed the 5,000, a vision in which we'll all be fed and healed at Jesus' feet together. We hope that we can partner with you in his work.
Pastor’s Note
Upper Room Conversations John 14:1–14
In this second message of our series, Upper Room Conversations, we reflect on Jesus’ tender words to His disciples on the night of His arrest: “Let not your hearts be troubled.” The evening had been filled with confusion, sorrow, and unsettling news, betrayal, denial, and the announcement of His departure. The disciples’ dreams seemed to be falling apart. Yet in the midst of their anxiety, Jesus did not rebuke them; He comforted them. Knowing the cross was only hours away, He turned their attention from fear to faith, from turmoil to trust.
These words were not only for the eleven in the Upper Room; they are for us today as we face uncertainty and war around us. When our hearts are troubled by uncertainty, illness, loss, or disappointment, Jesus invites us to believe in Him. He calls us to take captive the thoughts that stir anxiety and to anchor ourselves in His promises. He reminds us that in His Father’s house are many rooms, and He has gone to prepare a place for us. We are not abandoned. We are not alone. We are on our way home.
As we continue this Lenten journey, may we fix our eyes on Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In a world that often feels darker by the day, hold firmly to this hope: our Savior is preparing a place for us, and He will come again. Let not your heart be troubled. Trust Him. He is leading us home.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Norma
Who Are We:
The direction we believe God has given us to grow into being a multi-cultural congregation. A one-mile radius around our building includes 4% Asian, 19% African-American, 42% White, and 32% Hispanic or Latino neighbors. We best represent God's Kingdom and God's love when we are together. This is substantive work. We're getting better at approximating God's goal, but we're not there yet. We need to learn from people like you. We believe in the vision that Jesus gave us when he fed the 5,000, a vision in which we'll all be fed and healed at Jesus' feet together. We hope that we can partner with you in his work.
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