Rev. Ben Daniel discusses what has happened at MPC and in the wider world since he was voted in as pastor a year ago, and encourages us to stay focused on a higher purpose, much as the Magi followed the Christmas star.

Visiting preacher, Rev. Vince Mok, reflected upon the journey of the Maggi as they traveled to see the newborn Christ Child and the lessons to be learned as they followed the Nativity Star. Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, & Matthew 2: 1-2, 7-12

Preaching from Luke’s story of the birth of Jesus, Rev. Ben Daniel looks at the role of Mary and how today’s Protestant Christians may learn from her example.

Rev. Daniel focuses on the events of the week, particularly racial injustice as he leads into the service of Communion.

Rev. Ben Daniel enters into Advent with a discussion of The Second Coming: its popularity as a concept in American religion, the ways the original text was used to describe contemporary events, and the way it calls us to bring about the Kingdom now by being Christ for one another.

On Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Ben Daniel reminds us to think of Christ as the door that welcomes us in from the storms of life — and that we, too, can welcome the downtrodden with kindness and compassion, showing gratitude for all that we have received.

Guest preacher Talitha Phillips discusses Matthew’s “Parable of the Talents”, encouraging us to remove our “stained glass blinders” and understand it as Jesus’ audience — the poor, marginalized, and oppressed — would have done.

Guest preacher Rev. Kathy Ray discusses Matthew’s story of the wise and foolish bridesmaids, drawing out lessons about the importance of staying open to God’s presence at all times, even when it leads us in unexpected and life-changing directions.

On the occasion of “Remberance Sunday”, when we remember loved ones who have died in the past year, Rev. Daniel takes time to Remember the gift of our faith and “the witness of generations who have told and retold the story so that we can make it our own.” Scripture  – Hebrews 11:1 – 12:2

God is Love. Love is Blind. Ray Charles is Blind. Therefore Ray Charles is God. On the occasion of Reformation Sunday Rev. Daniel talks about church history and what does and does not make sense and exhorts the church to speak up when something does not make sense and thus keep the Reformation alive and make the world a better place. Scripture:…