This Sunday, we continue our Forgotten Books of the Bible series with Philemon, one of the tiniest books in Scripture—just 25 verses—but one that asks some enormous questions. In a deeply personal letter about Onesimus, an enslaved man, Paul challenges Philemon to receive him “no longer as a slave…but as a beloved brother.” Together, we’ll explore what happens when the gospel changes the way we see another person: beyond labels, status, past mistakes, or the categories that divide us. And we’ll consider an even harder question: If Christ teaches us to see one another differently, shouldn’t that also change the ways we treat one another—and perhaps even the systems we are willing to accept?
Then, following worship, stick around for our annual Milestone Birthday Bash! We’ll celebrate everyone who is turning an age ending in -5 or -0 this year—with plenty of joy, fellowship, and birthday fun for the whole congregation. Whether or not this is your milestone year, come worship, celebrate, and remind one another that every member of God’s family is worth honoring!