Beginning August 1st, 2020, we will begin re-gathering onsite, while continuing to gather online. We are requesting those attending the live worship gatherings, wear a mask and we are implementing many safety standards including a max occupancy for the sanctuary, additional spacing between seats and rows, hand sanitizing stations and requesting all non-family groups continue to maintain a six foot social distance.
The focus of the church should be Jesus. Not a charismatic leader, not a building, not programming … JESUS. Being a new church (est. 2016), we are attempting to build the culture that Jesus established and desires still today for our modern generation. To be a people that extends scandalous grace.
At Refuge our ambition is to not have a set style of music, but to have an eclectic mix. We approach worship intimately. There are no fog machines or light shows. Our worship isn’t catered to any single age group or ethnicity. We attempt to create a worship environment for anyone who desires to be intimate with God.
The first thing people knew about Christians is that all walks of life gathered together and devoted themselves to the apostles teachings, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Our weekly worship gatherings are on Saturday nights. These gatherings are a time of singing, teaching, eating, prayer and conversation.
Typically when I ask people what their self-care routine is, I get one of three response. The first response is complete confusion; like I am speaking in a language they do not understand. The second response is self-righteous indignation; like self-care…
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and…
“Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Full Message Audio Livestream Replay Announcements
This week we’re looking at the opening of Chapter 4 (give it a read). After three chapters of encouragement and praise, in this new section, he now turns to directions for these baby (but faithful) disciples of Christ. Full Message…
Throughout 1 Thessalonians, we see how the Thessalonian Church embodies holiness, love, and future hope as they remain firm in their faith and commitment to their King Jesus. Who can you encourage today? Who has blessed you recently that you…
This week guest teacher Jeff Holiman takes us through chapter two of Paul’s letter to this church who is getting a lot of things right. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
