Science Ridge Mennonite Church

Psalm 121 Our God, Our Protector

Ps 121 is full of beautiful images of God's protection and care, as well as a challenging question about where we put our trust. But there is more that lurks below the surface! This Psalm has hidden gems in that can be found when we explore the culture and language that it was originally written in. Join us as we explore Psalm 121.

Jesus Ascends

This week we learn about Ascension Sunday and the significance of Jesus Ascending into heaven after the Resurrection. Jesus fulfilled generations of promises. He brought reconciliation and forgiveness, he is with God representing and advocating for humanity, and Jesus has promised to sent power upon the disciples. 
 
Luke 24:36-53
 
Study Questions: https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-questions-for-ascension-sunday 

Hospitality When You Have Little to Offer

This week we look at the story of Elijah and the Widow. We wrestle with the question, what do we do when we have little to offer?
1 King 17:1-16
Study Questions: https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-questions-for-elijah-and-the-widow
 

Being Neighborly to Strangers

This week we look at Genesis 18:1-18 and the story of Abraham's 3 visitors. We'll see how Abraham showed hospitality that was expected for his culture and time while reflecting on how we can improve on showing hospitality to strangers in our lives today. 
Study Group questions are available on our website:
https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-group-questions-for-genesis-18-1-18

Loving Difficult People

We've been talking about Loving Neighbors, but what about people that are hard to love? Do we need to love them too?
 
This week we note how the culture treats people that are hard to love and we see how Jesus encourages us to respond differently. 
 
Luke 6:27-36

We Need a Good Neighbor

This week we look at the story of the Good Samaritan. It is a well known story, but there are still important lessons for us today. May you be challenged and encouraged by this week's message!
 
Here's a link to the Study Guide Questions:
https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-questions-for-the-good-samaritan

What's More Important Than Church?

This Sunday we start a new topic of teaching. Jesus is asked what the "Greatest Commandment" is and answers with "Love God, Love your neighbor." But the story has some other interesting twists. Give it a listen to see how this conversation between Jesus and a teacher of the law plays out. 

Easter, New Life!

It's Easter! Christ is Risen! This Sunday we are encouraged to seek the New Life that Jesus offers us. Often there is a death or loss that must come first, but the New Life that comes after is full of opportunities for God to be at work.

Palm Sunday Jesus Is King! But what kind?

Join us for this Palm Sunday message as we celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem as King, and are challenged by the expectations that others placed on who Jesus was and what they expected him to do.

The Lost Art of Tactfulness -Eric Sipes

This week we welcome Eric Sipes as our guest preacher. Eric reminds us of the importance of sharing our faith, and doing so in a way that connects with the lives and experiences of others.