This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

Jim Martin serves as IJM’s Vice President of Spiritual Formation. In this role for over a decade, Jim has worked with IJM's global leaders to strengthen IJM’s foundation of Christian spiritual formation. Jim seeks to equip IJM staff worldwide to do the work of justice joyfully and sustainably with ever-deepening dependence on God. Prior to this position, Jim served as IJM’s Vice President of Church Mobilization, where he led a team working to move churches to a deeper level of understanding of God's passion for justice.

This week, Jim reminds us that the church that Jesus came to establish is hard-wired for the life-and-death struggles of this world. It is a church that brings good news to the poor, that proclaims release to the captives, and lets the oppressed go free. It is a church, says Jesus, that the gates of hell will not prevail against. What does it look like for the church to engage today’s life-and-death struggles? What does it look like for us, as followers of Jesus, to be light in the darkness? Weaving the words of scripture together with frontline stories of the work of International Justice Mission, Jim Martin paints a compelling picture of the church’s role to bring the light of rescue and restoration into some of the deepest darkness in our world today.

Passage: Luke 4:18-19 and Matthew 16:18

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience:
9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. - Online Service
10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service
Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.

To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

Rev. Dr. Melissa Hofstetter is a Mennonite minister and a psychologist. She is the executive director of Shepherd Heart, a ministry organization that cares for clergy and congregations through retreats, pastoral care, ministry consultation, and continued education.

This week, Melissa encourages us that if we learn to listen well and look deeply-- to attend and attune like Jesus-- we can meet each other at our places of greatest need and offer one another restoration, within our own church community.

Passage: Luke 7:36-50

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience:
9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. - Online Service
10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service
Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.

To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

Rev. Dr. Sean Chow is the Executive Director of the San Diego Presbytery. He is leading the presbytery through a strategic vision to plant churches, revitalize churches, and be more missionally focused. Sean was the Associate for 1001 New Worshiping Communities for Training and Leadership Cohorts for the Presbyterian Church. He resources and consults with regional denomination bodies, churches, and church plants as they launch new creative expressions of church.

This week, Rev. Dr. Chow examines how pastors, church leaders, and congregations are searching to reconnect themselves to a changing culture. The church we once knew has lost its relevance and is searching for meaning amidst shifting contexts. No longer is the church the priority of families and the spiritual pivot point for communities. It has been replaced with less engagement of its members, low involvement, and programs that are not connecting with those outside its walls. The church, once relevant has become a relic of a time gone by, but how do we engage those outside the church wall?

Passage: Matthew 9:35-38

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience:
9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. - Online Service
10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service
Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.

To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

Seth Clark serves as Pastor at First Baptist Church of National Church (ABCUSA) and La Iglesia Fronteriza (interdenominational), offers spiritual direction and leadership coaching, gives leadership and theological training, and advocates for the people and places of our borderlands - especially Friendship Park.

This week, Seth discusses how Jesus' early followers went out to preach and bring healing to the suffering. What do we do about the suffering that is right in our own backyard along and between the border walls?

Passage: Mark 6:6b-13

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience:
9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. - Online Service
10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service
Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.

To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

Our speaker for today, Steve Denney, is truly living this mission out in his role as Executive Director of Children's Heritage Foundation, a small non-profit focussed on transformational development through tangible acts of love in areas of extreme poverty.

Steve conveys to us that you don’t have to go far to discover “the least of these” reside in our own neighborhoods. He walks us through 3 convictions that get in the way of loving our neighbor, as well as 3 practices we can take on that will help us see Jesus in the world around us.

Passage: 1 Timothy 6:12

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience. We have our Sanctuary Service at 9am. Our Online Service begins at 9:30am at pointlomachurch.org. And our Chapel Service starts at 10:30am. Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.

To find and explore the exciting opportunities for people to get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/

Or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

Noel (Noxy) Musicha was born and raised in Lilongwe, Malawi and is Congolese by heritage. He is the co-creator of a small but mighty church among the materially poor and diverse immigrants of San Diego. The church, Ebenezer, is transforming its town with everyday, practical Theology. He has a degree in Biblical studies and communications and a Masters in Public Administration. He also acknowledges playing football professionally, including his short stint with the Malawian National Team, as some of his quality education. Noel currently teaches at the University of San Diego, Pastors the community, and coaches youth football in between. Noel is a father of 3 - Jazarra (11), Theophilus (9), and Israel 6. He is married to his college friend Melissa, also a college and semi-professional football (soccer) player.

This week, Noel inspires us to examine the people who responded to God's call. Men and women who seek after God throughout history have had an uncanny ability to look at the past. God is alive today and doing practical work today in our homes, neighborhoods, cities, and the world. Will you respond to God call on your life?

Passage: Genesis 1:1-4

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience. We have our Sanctuary Service at 9am. Our Online Service begins at 9:30am at pointlomachurch.org. And our Chapel Service starts at 10:30am. Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.

To find and explore the exciting opportunities for people to get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/

Or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

We are privileged to hear from author and speaker, Kevin Nye. Kevin is a writer and advocate working toward ending homelessness by engaging best practices. Kevin’s first book released in August of 2022 and is titled, "Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness". Kevin currently lives with his wife and son in Minneapolis, MN, where he works as Housing Director at an organization addressing youth homelessness. This week, Kevin discusses the "Parable of the Soewer" and how the Sower throws good seeds to all kinds of soil, regardless of what may come of them. What can we learn from this act of grace in our interaction with the unhoused?

Passage: Luke 8:4-8

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience. We have our Sanctuary Service ("blended") at 9am. Our Online Service begins at 9:30am at pointlomachurch.org. And our Chapel Service ("modern") starts at 10:30am. Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To find and explore the exciting opportunities for people to get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/

Or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer.

This week, Rev. Doug Satre joins us from Plant With Purpose. Plant With Purpose works to help subsistence farming families to thrive and to overcome the challenges of poverty and environmental degradation. While their circumstances may be different from ours, we have much in common. All of us are called to love and walk with Jesus. In the process we have an opportunity to know Him and ourselves better, to develop our gifts and talents, and to become agents of healing in our world.

Passage: Luke 24:13-24

We have three worship opportunities for you to experience. We have our Sanctuary Service ("blended") at 9am. Our Online Service begins at 9:30am at pointlomachurch.org. And our Chapel Service ("modern") starts at 10:30am. Please consider joining us for one of these services.

To find and explore the exciting opportunities for people to get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.

For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/

To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register

If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/

Or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church