Luke 1:1–25

When reflecting on the history of redemption, it’s clear that God writes long stories. Long chapters of conflict, confusion, darkness, silence, and a lot of waiting often mark those s. Advent reminds us that the story of Jesus begins not with resolution but with people waiting in the midst of prolonged tension.

The Gospel according to Luke opens with God’s people caught between promise and fulfillment. We encounter many characters there who model the honest struggle for faith in seasons of waiting, confusion, and disruption. These portraits of real people—and God’s real responses to them—provide a guide for how we engage with God in the real tensions of life: when we feel the ache, when we don’t have clarity, and when hope feels like a battle.

Amos 9

 

In a culture marked by spiritual apathy, social injustice, political polarization, and self-absorbed living, Jonah and Amos speak with timely relevance for our lives in Denver today.

Amos is a shepherd from the south (Judah) sent to confront the elite in the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounces empty religious rituals, economic injustice, and societal complacency. Amos reveals how deeply God cares about righteousness, justice, and covenant faithfulness—and how His people can no longer separate worship from daily ethics.

Invitation: End-of-Year Giving

This past Sunday, we heard from Finance Team member Carly Anne Lovett on end-of-year giving.

If you call Park Church home and are contemplating your charitable giving here at the end of the year, we encourage you to consider an end-of-year gift to Park Church that is above and beyond your regular giving.

End-of-year giving has always been an important part of our annual financial plan, helping us to finish the year strong and prepare for the year ahead. This year also finds us in the middle of a meaningful season of preparation—our Two-Year Vision for Park Church, calling each of us into prayer, generosity, and engagement. You can learn more about this initiative or give using the buttons below.

Two-Year Vision for Park Church
Giving

Amos 8

 

In a culture marked by spiritual apathy, social injustice, political polarization, and self-absorbed living, Jonah and Amos speak with timely relevance for our lives in Denver today.

Amos is a shepherd from the south (Judah) sent to confront the elite in the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounces empty religious rituals, economic injustice, and societal complacency. Amos reveals how deeply God cares about righteousness, justice, and covenant faithfulness—and how His people can no longer separate worship from daily ethics.

Amos 7

 

In a culture marked by spiritual apathy, social injustice, political polarization, and self-absorbed living, Jonah and Amos speak with timely relevance for our lives in Denver today.

Amos is a shepherd from the south (Judah) sent to confront the elite in the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounces empty religious rituals, economic injustice, and societal complacency. Amos reveals how deeply God cares about righteousness, justice, and covenant faithfulness—and how His people can no longer separate worship from daily ethics.

Help Alleviate a Lack of Resources

As you may have heard, SNAP benefits have been delayed and reduced as of Saturday, November 1. This means that people inside and outside of our church family may begin to experience food insecurity this month. As followers of Jesus, this is an opportunity to step in and help alleviate a lack of resources in our community. Below are a few ways we ask that you step in to help at this time:

Donating Food Resources

On Sunday, November 9, and Sunday, November 16, we will have bins in the lobby that we can fill with items to bring to Metro Caring, a local organization helping with supplemental resources. Below, you will find a list of helpful items to contribute. These bins will be in the Lobby and in the Park Kids check-in space. You can also give directly to Metro Caring here. Often, financial gifts of this kind can go further in purchasing food items at wholesale and bulk prices.

What could you bring?

  • Canned Food (Like Tomato Sauce, Canned Fruit, and Vegetables)
  • Rice, Pasta, Masa Flour, Oatmeal, Nuts
  • Canned Chicken, Tuna, and other forms of Protein
  • Cooking Oils, Spices, Soy Sauce, and other packaged items
  • Diapers, Toiletries, Soap, and Feminine Products

Supporting Our Local Outreach Partners

Two of our local outreach Partners have opportunities for us to support the individuals they serve who benefit from SNAP.

CrossPurpose, a local organization working to alleviate economic and spiritual poverty through development programs, has a fund that will be distributed to participants of its programs to help cover the costs of supplemental benefits in this season. You can contribute to that fund here.

Hope House Colorado, an Arvada-based organization working to empower teen moms, has opportunities to make meals and bags for moms and kids. You can learn more, contribute, and sign up to help here.

Advocacy in Prayer

We want to be advocates for others by both meeting physical needs and by interceding in prayer on behalf of those who may be suffering. Join us in praying for our government, communities, and those who are feeling this ache right now.

If you have questions on ways to help, please contact Calden Scranton, Director of Missions and Outreach, at calden@parkchurch.org. If you need immediate help or care in any way, please visit parkchurch.org/care to request immediate help.

Amos 6

 

In a culture marked by spiritual apathy, social injustice, political polarization, and self-absorbed living, Jonah and Amos speak with timely relevance for our lives in Denver today.

Amos is a shepherd from the south (Judah) sent to confront the elite in the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounces empty religious rituals, economic injustice, and societal complacency. Amos reveals how deeply God cares about righteousness, justice, and covenant faithfulness—and how His people can no longer separate worship from daily ethics.