Beginnings, Endings, and In-betweens (Week 1)

How does church show up for you in your life? How do we understand the life of faith? This week, Pastor Scott begins a new sermon series on Beginnings, Ending, and In-betweens - starting at the beginning - the sacrament of baptism, specifically the Wesleyan understanding of the grace we were born into.  For Wesleyans, grace is understood to be three-pronged, like the Holy Trinity.  First, a grace that is prevenient or inclusive grace that covers all; a justifying grace that calls us out of our selfishness by giving us the humble desire to serve God; and a sanctifying grace that carries us throughout the journey.  From the very beginning, you are seen, you are known, and you are loved.