The 21st Century Re-Formation: Living Hope and Good Neighbors

What is the re-formation movement we are living through right now, and how should we participate as the Church of the Brethren? In this sermon, Pastor Harry Jarrett wraps up the Story of Movements series and offers a grounded picture of the church in our time: not a ruined barn, but a barn that needs sorting so the tools of mission are not buried under yesterday’s clutter.Turning to 1 Peter, we hear a call that is less about winning and more about becoming. We are named as a chosen people and a royal priesthood, and then given a simple, demanding way of life: live such good lives among your neighbors that goodness is visible even when you are misunderstood.From there, the message moves straight into the long night so many people are carrying, both privately and publicly. Instead of quick answers, we are invited into living hope at midnight, and into three practices for the road: do not be surprised by the fire, respond with gentleness and respect, and turn suffering into serving through love, hospitality, and humble acts of care.Listen in, and then join the conversation and the next faithful step.Substack podcast: https://pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/podcastPleasant Valley Church of the Brethren: https://pleasantvalleyalive.org/Online discussion and study guides: https://discipleship.pleasantvalleyalive.orgIf this episode encouraged you, please like, share, and comment so others can find it too. Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe