Baptism is more than a moment. It is a calling.

Pastor Craig explore's the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and what it reveals about our own identity and mission. Drawing on biblical imagery, modern scenes from the Jordan, and the realities of our world today, we discover that baptism is both a gift of grace and a dangerous commitment.

Jesus does not come out of the water and head for comfort. He walks straight into hunger, temptation, injustice, and need. And when we are baptized, we are marked the same way—not just as beloved, but as sent.

You are invited to follow Jesus out of the water and into the world, where faith becomes courage, love becomes action, and grace takes on flesh.

On Epiphany Sunday, we hear the familiar story of the magi—and the often-overlooked shadow of Herod. Christ is born, yet the world still feels unchanged. Fear still looms. Violence still threatens hope.

And yet, the magi refuse to let fear stop them. They follow the light, honor Christ, and return home by another way. As this series comes to a close and a new year begins, we proclaim that our journey continues—and fear will not have the final word.

The Christmas story doesn’t end in calm—it moves into danger. In Matthew 2:13–15, the Holy Family flees to Egypt, becoming refugees in order to protect their child.

In Pastor Craig's message, we explore how fear can either destroy or protect—and how, when grounded in love, fear can become fuel for justice. What does it mean to follow Emmanuel, God with us, in a world where fear and injustice still remain?