“Were Our Hearts not Burning?”

Sermon Notes“Were Our Hearts not Burning?”Speaker: Ms. Letty WongScripture: Luke 24:13-35Big Idea: Jesus has always been present in our journey. In the breaking of bread, He opens our eyes and invites us into a story bigger than ourselves—one of community, belonging, and mission.Introduction• Why Students? Why AFC?• AFC’s mission: To nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that motivates them to live beyond themselves.Jesus Draws Near (v.15)“Jesus himself drew near and went with them.”• The disciples were grieving, doubting—Jesus met them there.• He doesn’t wait for us to have it all figured out.• Young people matter: Faith decisions in transitional seasons (HS–Uni–Work) are pivotal.• Authentic spaces to wrestle with doubts matter.Jesus in Our Journey (v.27)“He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”• 12km walk• Jesus walks with us in real time.• Transformational not just informationalJesus Revealed in the Breaking of Bread (v.35)“He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”• Not in a sermon—but in a meal.• Communal transformation: Jesus was always there, but it was in community that they saw Him clearly.• Hospitality: Jesus loved eating with people. So do we!• Intercultural insight: Like Jesus bridged heaven and earth, we often bridge cultures. That’s kingdom work.• Mission reminder: Canada’s role in global mission is unique—we know how to live in-between. That’s a gift we bring.Invitation & Challenge• When was Jesus revealed to you?• Who will you be breaking bread with today?• “They rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem…” • The first 12km: grief and questions • The next 12km: joy and purpose • Who are you walking with? • What story are you writing together?Conclusion: Our Part in His Story• The story didn’t end in Emmaus or even after they returned to Jerusalem• It continues with us.• AFC is about nurturing courageous faith in the next generation.• Whether you were once part of it or are just joining in—you’re still invited.• Draw near to the next generation, journey with them, eat with them.“Were our hearts not burning…?”Let’s keep walking. Together.