WEEKLY MESSAGE

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 January 25, 2026

The January 25th service recalled that, in 2004, evangelical leader Shane Claiborne talked about Jesus for President. By 2008 it became a book. Even now Christians don't know how to engage in politics. Jesus talked about the kingdom of God in which this empire is upside down. The people the world idolized are not elevated to greatness but those that care for the least of us are raised up Now we should be concerned with racism, helping immigrants, and caring for the poor and marginalized. God favored the struggling ones over the rulers. Jesus didn't shy away from political realities that were oppressing his people. This cost him his life. Today we aren't looking for a political savior; we already have one! We are merely doing damage control. Our hope is in the lamb of God, Jesus. We do God's work, from ancient Israel to the world today. Our hope is in the lamb of God, Jesus. We work for peace and justice as we give thanks for Jesus.