Mark 2-3: A Sabbath Rest
Amani Swearingen Amani Swearingen

Mark 2-3: A Sabbath Rest

We were created to work—and we were created to rest. Somewhere along the way, rest became complicated and heavy. Jesus steps in and gives Sabbath back to the people as a gift, not a rule. This week we’ll talk about how work and rest are meant to live together, and why real rest still matters in a busy, nonstop world.

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Mark 1: Prepare the Way
Amani Swearingen Amani Swearingen

Mark 1: Prepare the Way

Mark starts with John the Baptist. He lived differently. On purpose. In the wilderness. Wearing weird clothes. Eating weird food. Set apart to prepare the way for Jesus. This week we’ll ask a simple question: What would it look like for us to live differently this year? We’re also introducing our SOAP guide and reading plan as a way to prepare the way for what God wants to do in us and in our church.

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