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Pastor’s Column – Jun 2026

Genesis 2:1-3 Then Jesus said to them, ‘The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath. Mark 2:27 God rested! Isn’t that incredible to think about? God did not just take a power nap or walk at lunch; God created a recurring day of each week to rest. The Hebrew word shabbat (שָׁבַת), from which we get the word Sabbath, can mean rest; it can also…

Pastor’s Column – Mar 2023

“e believe rest is luxury, privilege, and an extra treat we can give to ourselves after suffering from exhaustion and sleep deprivation. Rest isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity. Rest is a divine right. Rest is a human right. Rest must interrupt. Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by TriciaHersey, pg. 60 Are you feeling tired? Do you need a nap but given your work schedule, doctor’s appointments, family errands, or anxiety level you find it difficult or impossible to…