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Exodus 20:1-7We continue with our series through Exodus, with Katie speaking on the fourth "Word" - Sabbath. We explore the origins of Sabbath, and are invited to life with a full 24 hours spent enjoying God and being refreshed in him. Discussion Questions:ICEBREAKER: What activity in your life brings you genuine delight and helps you feel connected to God?DIGGING DEEPER: What are your thoughts about Sabbath, and how it might apply to our life as followers of Jesus?DIGGING DEEPER: How could you put aside time this week to stop, rest, delight and worship?Pray with one another. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Exodus 20:1-7Katie picks up with the first three of the Ten Commandments (or Ten Words). We examine the terms of the relationship God lays out with his people, and especially the beautiful exclusivity, through the lens of marriage. Discussion Questions:ICEBREAKER: What was the best summer of your life? What made it special?DIGGING DEEPER: What is currently competing with God for your trust, affection, or allegiance?DIGGING DEEPER: What might it look like this week to respond to God not out of obligation, but in love as someone who is already loved and chosen?Pray with one another. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Exodus 19:1-19, 20:18-21Continuing our series through Exodus, Nate takes us through an examination of the description of God on either side of his speaking out of the Ten Commandments. We discus the fear of the Lord. Discussion Questions:ICEBREAKER: What is something you have a fear of? (healthy or otherwise)DIGGING DEEPER: How does this line up with your understanding of the “fear of the Lord”?DIGGING DEEPER: Does the description of God (or relationship with God) in this passage strike fear in you?DIGGING DEEPER: Are you willing to commit to God in a similar sense, despite fear being appropriate?Pray with one another. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Exodus 17-18We step further into our new series on Exodus, with Nate picking up the story as the Israelite people begin their wandering through the wilderness. We talk about our need for the help of others, and our desire to be people who both help, and accept help. Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker)What’s a time that someone helped you?Do you find help difficult to ask for? Why?What could you use help with?Pray. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 14:66-72, 16:1-7Exodus 15:22-27Nate returns from parental leave and wraps up our series on Mark. We discus discipleship, failure, getting back on the path, and continuing onto Exodus with a continued focus on discipleship. Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker)What’s something you tend to give special attention to in your life?In five years, where do you want to be able to look back and see growth in your life?What hard thing that you have experienced has God used to help you grow? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 15:21-16:8 As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, Katie brings us a message of the climax of Mark's gospel - Jesus' death and resurrection. Discussion Questions:When was the last time you felt like you were "trembling and bewildered"?Have you ever been in a situation where you were completely dependant on outside help to get you through? What was that situation like? If Jesus truly is the Son of God, resurrected from the dead and alive and active right now, what difference does that make in this world? What difference does that make to you?  Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 11:1-21 What kind of King is Jesus, really? In this week's message, Katie explores Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem in Mark 11, revealing a King who comes not with domination, but with humility, justice, and sacrificial love. As Jesus confronts the temple and redefines God’s dwelling place, we’re invited to become a people who embody his upside-down kingdom, marked by peace, welcome, and unity.   Discussion Questions:How would you describe Jesus as portrayed in Mark to someone who had never heard of him?Are there any areas in your life where you have built or participated in keeping up a "wall of hostility"?How might Jesus challenge you regarding this? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 10:32-45 "The Upside-Down Gospel" How does Jesus' idea of glory differ from ours and that of His disciples? And what does Jesus say about leadership? Makaela unpacks how Jesus' glory can be found not only in His life but also His death; applying this to how we lead and live. Listen to the end for a short message from Pastor Mike Labun from Abbotsford Vineyard Church about upcoming 24/7 prayer. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 9:2-29 What does the glory of God actually look like? This week Katie explores the Transfiguration in Mark 9, revealing how God’s glory is seen most clearly in Jesus—not through power or dominance, but through compassion, humility, and self-giving love—and how we are invited to follow Him in that same path. Discussion Questions:What does the Transfiguration reveal about who Jesus really is, especially compared to Moses and Elijah?Can you think of any times where someone has reached out a hand to help you stand? Do you have experiences of God doing this for you? How might God be inviting you to reach out a hand to help someone else stand this week? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821 If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Seedling Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 8:27-38This week we focus on Jesus' question to His disciples: "who do you say that I am?" and, ultimately, Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. What does it mean for Jesus to be the Christ? How might it look different to what they had been expecting? Discussion Questions:Why do you think the disciples struggled so much with the idea of a suffering messiah? Do you also struggle with this idea?Is there a situation in your life right now where following Jesus might require laying something down? How can you be with Jesus in the midst of that situation, so as to become more like him? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 3:1-6: "Do Not Harden Your Hearts"This week Katie reflects on Jesus’ anger and grief in Mark 3 as He confronts hardened hearts and heals a man on the Sabbath. We’re invited to examine where fear of losing power, control, prestige or influence may harden our own hearts and to respond to Jesus’ invitation to stretch out our hands to him, and keep our hearts tender.Discussion Questions:Do you tend to think of Jesus as an emotional person? Why or why not? Are there any areas of your heart that may have grown hard? How so? And how might God be calling you to soften?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Acts 3:1-10What role does faith play in miracles? Why does it seem that we must participate through faith to experience personal miracles? Roger Huizinga returns to continue where he left off in the book of Acts, looking at the miraculous story of the Apostle Peter and the lame man.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 2:1-17This week, continuing in the Gospel of Mark, Katie dives into the the forgiveness of sins that comes with the arrival of the Kingdom of God. In this portion of scripture Jesus forgives the sins of a man. Is this the outrageous work of a mere man as the pharisees suppose or does Jesus actually carry God's authority to forgive?Discussion Questions:As Christians we believe that Jesus' death on the cross has paid for our sins, once for all, and that we have been justified by God, through faith and not works, and stand before God cleansed of all unrighteousness because of the blood of Christ. Considering this truth, do you think living a life of ongoing confession and repentance as followers of Jesus is important? Why or why not?  Do your prayers of confession tend to be more general, as in “God forgive my sins” or do you get more specific, honestly allowing God to bring conviction to your heart, and specific actions, words, attitudes, or omissions, pouring them out before God, and allowing him to heal and cleanse those areas? What difference, if any, do you think this kind of detailed confession would make in your life? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 1:21-45As we walk through the ministry of Jesus as told by the gospel of Mark, Katie Twitchett digs deeper into what it means to be a disciple as was understood in Jesus' day - to follow so closely the steps of your Rabbi that you become covered in the dust that He kicks up, learning in a hands on manner.Discussion Questions:What is a major life lesson (or skill, etc) that you learned through hands-on experience that you wouldn’t have learned otherwise? In Mark 1, the disciples observe Jesus demonstrating his authority, showing compassion, and withdrawing to pray. Of these characteristics of Jesus and his ministry which one speaks to you most right now? How so? How could you practice being with, and becoming like Jesus in the characteristic you chose from above this week?WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Make a measurable, attainable and practical plan for the above mentioned practice. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 1:14-20Continuing in our Mark series, Katie brings us a message based on the same message that Jesus preached at the beginning of His ministry as He called His disciples: "Repent and believe the good news!" Katie digs into what it really means to repent as Jesus calls us to do.Discussion Questions:Peter’s instinct was “Go away from me, Lord,” but Jesus’ response was “Do not be afraid.” Have you ever had a similar experience in your relationship with God? How so?  What could it look like for you to move toward Jesus this week? WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Practice a simple breath prayer (example: “Come Holy Spirit, have your way”) this week, first thing in the morning, and throughout the day when you think of it.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Acts 1:1-11Viewing the book of Acts as a sequel to the gospels, Roger brings us a message about what it means to be a witness of Christ in His resurrection through the power of the Holy Spirit.Discussion Questions:Have you ever changed your mind about something after having been given convincing proof? What did that look like?What convincing proof of Jesus being alive and at work have you experienced personally in your own story?Where might the Holy Spirit be calling you to share these with others this week?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Mark 1:9-15Makaela brings us a message from the Mark 1:9-15 about the beginning of Jesus' ministry. His baptism, wilderness temptation, and the message He carried out of the wilderness. Makaela challenges us to rethink the way we view our time in the "wilderness" and to make the most of it.Discussion Questions:Have you experienced Jesus redeeming something in your life to the point that you no longer see it in a negative light? What has been your experience with the ‘wilderness’?Is there a time each day this week (either specific hour/minute or schedule slot) that you can commit to spending time in silence(ish) and solitude?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

An introduction to the Gospel of MarkContinuing with Seedling's New Year's tradition, Katie kicks off our annual series of going through one of the four gospels. In 2026 we will be going through Mark. Katie builds us a foundational starting point to better understand the book of Mark before we fully dive in. Discussion Questions:Do you have any unique family or personal traditions that you love? Share with each other.How do you see the idea that humanity is at the center of everything showing up in our culture? How are you influenced by this worldview?Out of competition, health and wellness, entertainment and learning, which part of Hellenistic culture are you most influenced by? If you were to weigh on a scale how much Jesus influences you vs these cultural influences, what would that scale look like? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

TestimonyOn the last Sunday of the year, as we have finished the season of advent, before we dive into our next series, Joanne shares her testimony with us. Through an interview style conversation, Joanne tells a story of reliance and trust in God, even when grief made doing so difficult. Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

LOVEA message from Katie Twitchett for the fourth week of advent, focusing on the theme of love. We also explore themes of the presence and glory of God leading us to Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. Discussion Questions:Break the Ice: What is your favourite Christmas carol? What do you like about it?Digging Deeper: Can you think of a specific time when the nearness or presence of another person brought you comfort? Share your experiences.Digging Deeper: Can you think of a specific time when the nearness or presence of God brought you comfort? Share your experiences Digging Deeper: What would it look like for you to draw nearer, to come and see the glory that is in Christ this Christmas?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

PEACEA message from Katie Twitchett for the second week of advent, focusing on the theme of peace. We also explore themes of radical humility, evident to us through the coming of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, as an infant. Discussion Questions:Break the Ice: Can you think of any times you have witnessed radical humility? How did this make you feel?Digging Deeper: Can you think of a time when you felt a tension between worldly kingdom values (ie accumulating or admiring wealth, status, power, strength) and Christ’s Kingdom values (ie humility, generosity, compassion, trust, dependence on God)? Digging Deeper: This Christmas season, what are some practical ways you can celebrate and model radical humility? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalm 110Bringing our Psalm series to a close, Katie brings us a message rooted in Psalm 110, bridging our journey through the Psalms into the season of Advent. Katie leans into the prophetic nature of this psalm pointing us to Jesus as the High Priest. Discussion Questions:Break the Ice: Do you typically find the season before Christmas to be more peaceful less peaceful than your general life?Digging Deeper: Can you think of a time in your life where you had to wait a long time for something important? What was that experience like for you?Digging Deeper: What does it mean to you that Jesus Christ empathizes with your weakness?Digging Deeper: How do you think recognizing Jesus as your great High Priest might impact the way you approach your relationship with God?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalms 22, 23, & 24Makaela takes us through what are known as the Shepherd Psalms. Looking at Jesus' ministry as the Sacrificial Lamb, the Divine Shepherd, and the Eternal King. Leaning heavily into themes of trust, we look at the character of the One we put our trust in. Discussion Questions:Icebreaker: If you were any type of farm animal, what animal would you be?Can you think of a time where you had difficulty trusting in the Shepherd or a time where your trust was divided?As Jesus shows khesed (unconditional love, generosity, and enduring commitment) to you, is there anyone that you feel the Shepherd leading you to show the same to?How can you practically allow the victorious King of glory into your life?  Whether in a new way/area of life or once again through a gate that hasn’t been used in a while?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Richard Ang brings us a message on the Holy Spirit using his own life as an example.Discussion Questions:Break the Ice: What is the most memorable gift you have ever received/Going Deeper: What do you think of the ideas of being filled with the Holy Spirit and the baptism of the Holy Spirit?Going Deeper: Can you identify with any of the experiences with the Holy Spirit described in the Scriptures or from the stories of our speaker?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalm 66Katie Twitchett brings us a message rooted in Psalm 66; about worship that is fueled by the awe and wonder of God and His worthiness.Discussion Questions:Break the Ice:  What was the last moment that caused you to experience awe or wonder?Going Deeper:  What is an attribute of God that is worthy of your worship?Going Deeper: What is an example from your own life of God’s awesome deeds?Even Deeper:  What are some responsive actions from the heart you could take in worship to make your praise of God more glorious?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalm 6Richard Ang speaks to us out of Psalm 6, focusing on what it means to live life in the valleys. Life does not consist of mountain top moments alone. How do we respond in our lowest moments?Discussion Questions:What is your favorite Holiday? Why?What are you most grateful for today?Going Deeper: What are some of the different ways have you seen people react to those who are suffering? What ways do you personally appreciate? Can you think of any examples where Jesus was interacting with people in pain?Even Deeper: Is there a lament in your heart right now? Have you expressed this to God?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalm 127Roger Huizinga takes us through Psalm 127 and what it means to trust God in all things, allowing us to rest from our busyness, worry, and anxiety.Discussion Questions What causes you to lose sleep?Some think that some of our busyness comes from our pride. Agree or disagree? Why?How can the truth of Psalm 127:2 instruct our lives regarding work, worry, panic and anxious frenzies?How do you distinguish between busyness that is a result of diligent effort and busyness that stems from pride or anxiety?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalms 13 & 100Katie Twitchett gives us a look at how the Psalms present examples of intense emotion - both joy and sorrow -encouraging us to present the whole spectrum to God. Discussion Questions:What movie (or song, book, etc) has made you cry?If your heart were to honestly sing a Psalm right now, do you think it would sound more like a joyful song of praise, or a lament? Why?Can you identify a moment in your life where you felt intense joy? How did you naturally express that?Can you identify a moment in your life where you felt intense sorrow? How did you naturally express that?WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Spend time this week writing out a simple prayer of either joyful praise or honest lament. Then express it aloud to God with all the honest emotion you have and natural actions that reflect those emotions.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Psalms 42 &43We continue our series in Biblical Wisdom Literature, with Katie Twitchett speaking on Psalms . We are encouraged to take a look at our own souls in their current state, and invited to present them to God for healing.Discussion QuestionsWhen was the last time you spent out in nature?Imagination time! If you could picture your soul before you as a physical thing right now, how would you describe it? You could try using water or natural images (ideas: calm pool of water, crashing waves, dry desert, icy pond, deep dark forest, etc.) Why is that the description you chose?Pray together and for each otherWEEKLY CHALLENGE: Write and/or pray aloud to God, describing to Him the picture you had of your own soul, explaining to Him why you think it's like that, and then asking Him directly and in detail to help your soul.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Wisdom Literature IntroductionRoger Huizinga introduces our next sermon series, in which we will examine Wisdom Literature in the Bible. We discuss wisdom itself, and how the Bible talks about wisdom across an array of books.Discussion Questions:What was one of your favourite days this past summer, and why?What emotion have you felt most this past week, and why?What do you think is scarier: 1) Falling in love; or 2) Being in the presence of God?What is some good fruit you have seen in your life in this past season? Do you see a connection between that fruit and your relationship to the "Law of the Lord"?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 5:19-20We close out our series through James, with Katie Twitchett bringing bringing us a message about repentance. We are encouraged to find joy in not only bringing others to repentance, but in repenting ourselves, sure of our salvation and the forgiveness of God.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Can you think of any stories where you, or someone you know, has gotten lost?What kind of thoughts and emotions does the word "repentance" bring up for you?Brainstorm some ways that you can demonstrate "ratiadn kindness" to the people in your life.Pray with and for each other.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

TestimonyWe pause our series through the Epistle of James to engage together in the witnessing of testimonies from among our church body. Nate shares some of his own story, the importance of story in life, and God's faithful presence in the dark. Katie Twitchett facilitates.Discussion Starters:What is the craziest weather you have ever experienced?Where did you grow up? What was that like?What is something that has changed your life in a big way? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 5:13-18Katie Twitchett returns to the pulpit as we step back into our series through the book of James. She speaks on life circumstances, prayer, and its power in all of them.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is your favourite animal? Why? Bonus: Do you have an amazing or funny animal story to share? Share it!Which of these life situations do you most identify with currently: in trouble; happy; sick; stuck in sinBased on James 5:13-18, how do you think you could introduce prayer into your current situation more powerfully?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

John 13:18-38Guest speaker Roger Huizinga brings us a message from the Gospel of John, focusing on Jesus' time with his disciples on the night he was betrayed. Thanks to Roger for his availability.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 5:12We step together into James 5:12, with Nate Huizinga bringing us a message about controlling the tongue. We discuss commitments, repentance, and being people who speak humbly, honestly, and kindly.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is a topic you get excited about?Who do you most often have difficulty controlling your tongue with?Are there commitments or words that would be good for you to repent of, and be released from?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 5:7-11We continue through the final chapter of James, with Nate Huizinga speaking on perserverence, and echoing the hope that James holds out to his readers; hope in the return of Jesus. Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Who is someone inspiring to you?When have you seen healing take place, physical or otherwise?What keeps you from living into the hope we have? (pray for one another)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 5:1-6We begin the final chapter of James, with Nate Huizinga speaking on unjust economic practices and the spiritual danger of hoarding wealth. We are assured of the hope that God sees the injustices of the world, and that they will be answered for.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is your favourite luxury?What is one way you have seen someone act to reduce the suffering of others caused by predatory or unethical financial practices?What group of financially oppressed people are you aware of? Pray for them together. Consider what more God might have you do.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 4:13-17We return to our series through the Epistle of James, picking up in chapter 4, verses 13-17. Nate Huizinga encourages us to accept the invitation to view each moment of life as a gift from God. We are challenged to do all the good we can while we can, so as not to miss our chance.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What unexpected thing (good or bad) has happened in your life in the past year?How can you recognise and treat life as a gift that you receive from God this week?What good do you know you ought to do? (pray for one another)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

CommunityThanks to Richard Ang for his willingness to come and speak at Seedling Church this week. Richard brings us a message of encouragement about community, hitting on Power, Prayer, and Praise. We are encouraged to engage our whole beings in our praise of, and engagement with, God.Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 4:11-12Carrying on with our series through James, Nate Huizinga exhorts us to speak well of others, especially other Christians. We are challenged to look for the good and call attention to it, rather than focusing only on the negative that we see.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What’s a word that means more than one thing, or can be used in more than one way? (like James and Paul use “judgement” in different ways and in different situations)Say something positive about someone at your table. (try to make sure everyone at your table has at least one person mention something positive about them.Do you have anything you can seek forgiveness for and repent from, before someone has to remind you?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 4:1-10We pick up at the beginning of the 4th chapter of James. Nate Huizinga encourages us to let go of chasing after the ambitions and priorities of this world, focusing on drawing near to Christ.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is your favourite shortcut?Which ladders of the world have you tried to climb? What was that like?What is there in your life that you have not submitted to God? (Pray for one another)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 3:1-12Continuing through the third chapter of James, Nate Huizinga picks up where we left off last week. We presented with the challenge of wisdom; not just with the wisdom to know what is right, but the wisdom to follow through with doing it.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Who is the wisest person you know?What does the wisdom you have tend to get stained by? (envy, pride, prejudice, etc)How can we as individuals and as a church contribute to improving the reputation of Christians and of the name of Jesus?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 3:1-12We step back into our series through the Epistle of James, with James Twitchett speaking on the first portion of its thrid chapter. We are encouraged to think about how and when we use our tongues, the power that the words we produce internally and externally have, and what sort of community we want to build with our words.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Have you spoken or performed in front of a group at work or school?When has someone spoken something impactful directly to you? (positive or negative)Have you spoken something to someone that really affected them? (positive or negative)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 2:14-26We close out the second chapter of James, talking about connecting our faith with action. Nate Huizinga encourages us to take James' words as an invitation to join Jesus in doing the works that he does and experience the change we long to see in the world.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Who is your favourite hero?What is one way you can put your faith to work (put it into action) this week?What part of the way of Jesus do you find difficult to put into practice? (Pray for one another)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 2:1-13We step into the second chapter of the Epistle of James. We are encouraged to step away from prejudice, and away from drawing lines between ourselves. Instead, Nate Huizinga encourages us to treat all people as people, and to receive God's mercy as we extend ours to others.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is something you really enjoyed which you didn't expect to?When have you noticed or experienced prejudice or favouritism? What does the relationship between judgement and mercy look like in your own life?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

James 1We begin our new series through the Epistle of James. Nate Huizinga introductes this letter, and encourages us to hold firm in our faith; to take heart that the Church has survived since James' time, and to trust Jesus to see us through as well.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is one piece of advice you have to give?How have you learned perseverance in your life?Which of James’ emphases do you find most challenging?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

John 8:1-11We are grateful to have Roger Huizinga as a guest speaker. We look together at John 8:1-11, and consider if there is a role for us to play in judging others. We are invited to examine ourselves, and to look to the example of Jesus.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Do you prefer cursive or printed writing?Is it the Church’s job to call out the sin of those around us?What do you think Jesus means when he says to “go now and leave your life of sin”?What role do we play in responding to the Holy Spirit convicting us of sin in ourselves? Among each other? Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Matthew 27:57-28:20He is risen! Resurrection Sunday is here, and we stick in Matthew, following his account of the resurrection. Nate Huizinga encourages us to get caught up in the things which are most important, and refrain from hyperfocusing on the interesting but less important things.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Ham or turkey? (or other?)What interesting (but unimportant) thing have you found yourself giving too much time and attention to?Where do you need Jesus to be with you in your life right now? (pray for each other)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Matthew 21:1-17On Palm Sunday we look at Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the week of his death. We consider how Christ might yet cleanse the temple of our own hearts, and how his ways may yet differ from out expectations.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) What is the best entrance you can remember someone making?Do you ever catch yourself blaming others, or outside forces, for things?Are you willing to allow Jesus to cleanse the temple of your own heart?What within you might you turn over to Jesus now, before he needs to come drive it out?Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.

Matthew 19:16-20:19We bridge the gap between our series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, and the coming of Easter. We explore the first being last, and last being first, and are encouraged in the spiritual inheritance we receive as part of God's people.Discussion Questions:(Icebreaker) Are you more likely to arrive somewhere early or late?What have you received that was better than you deserved?How do you tend to respond when people receive something they don’t deserve?Do you have any jealousy to let go of? (pray for one another)Grow with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seedlingchurch.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] (604) 853-5821If you would like to contribute financially to Seedling Church and it's ministries (including this podcast), e-transfers can be sent to:[email protected] Church exists to glorify God, being rooted in the Word, growing together in Christ’s love, and planting seeds of hope in our neighbourhood, city, and all the world.