Hey, Church, welcome back to another weekly service, and we are going to have another throwback

message today. I'm so excited about it. I get to introduce one of Judah's sermons from 2018.

Now, here's the deal. When we come back on at the end of service, you and I are going to have a

conversation about his questionable fashion choices in 2018. Can't wait for that conversation, but way more

important than fashion choices is the message. And I'm so excited to get to share a moment together today

to talk about what perspective are we supposed to have of rest when it feels like we are in

a fight for life. And I really believe in these next moments,

our perspective is going to shift as we can recognize that resting isn't defeat. It is actually

an act of worship. We're really excited that you're here. And I hope right out the gate, if you're kind of new to this experience or new to church or new to kind of a religious function, and maybe right now you're feeling like, I don't know if this is for me.

Kind of the way we like to shape the evening before we go anywhere or do anything is to let you know that

actually the idea behind this room is that we're a community that believes in humanity.

You're a human being and we love you.

And it's just that simple.

You're of infinite value to God.

You matter to us.

It's a big deal you live in this city and we love you

and we're trying to provide a space, not just on Wednesdays, but even during the week where

there are people loving each other, caring for each other, serving each other, listening to

each other. This doesn't exist to be a Wednesday night like gig or or scene this is a bunch of people

getting together saying we need each other and whatever you believe about God you you are welcome

here you are loved here and I hope we're going to be encouraged here and you might get married

here you know what I mean I, so many things could happen for Graham.

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