God You Can Trust Jeremiah 46-52 (Bible Reading: 51:1-24) Kingdoms come & kingdoms go but God is always in control God even uses the evil intent of the nations to bring about his good purposes If God is so powerful and so faithful, then you can trust Him! (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Mired by Cowardice Jeremiah 38 Preacher: Thom Herbert

In this episode, Amber chats with Kenmore's Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita discusses all of the fun waterfront activities happening in Kenmore this summer. Kenmore Recreation Webpage Tl’ awh-ah-dees Park: Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center (KWAC) (dragon boats, outrigger boats, etc.) Rhododendron Park: Kenmore Community R…

Hope for Hopeless Jeremiah 32 Have you had a time when you felt hopeless? Well, that’s how Jeremiah feels in this chapter (v1-25) But God offers hope to Jeremiah (v26-41) And God offers hope to us, as well! (Preacher: Lawrence Claire)

A New Covenant! Jeremiah 30-31 (Bible Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 & Hebrews 10:11-25) Jeremiah said: days are coming… … when God will cut a new covenant The writer to the Hebrews says… those days have come in Jesus! Are you enjoying all the privileges of God’s new covenant? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Living in a Fallen World Jeremiah 27-29 (Bible Reading 29:1-14) These chapters record God’s word to people He is judging What can we learn from this as we live in a world that is being judged? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

In this episode, Amber chats with the Climate Action Program Manager, Nina Rasmussen. Nina explains the community priorities for the climate action plan and provides tips on how the community can help. wa.switchison.org SolarizeKenmore.orgVon City of Kenmore

Hope is in Hearing God’s Word Jeremiah 26 The ‘temple sermon’ is revisited as a reminder and summary of the serious situation This time the glimmer of hope is highlighted Hope that begins with hearing God’s word And leads to taking risks to defend the proclamation of God’s word a desire to see justice done Are we acting appropriately as we hear God…

God’s Plans & God’s People Jeremiah 11-25 (Bible Reading 23:1-8) Punishment is part of a plan A plan that includes hope, beyond judgement God’s plan then and God’s plan now (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Trusting religious observance? Jeremiah 7-10 (Bible Reading 7:1-20) Jeremiah’s “Temple Sermon” A sermon with two points “reform your ways…” “do not trust in deceptive words…” A sermon for then, and a sermon for now (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

What it looks like to turn your back on God Jeremiah 2-6 (Bible Reading 2:1-13) God’s people commit two sins: i. ii. We should learn from their unfaithfulness (as the ‘prophet to the nations’ describes it for us) 2v6 starts with not seeking God 2v20 moves to a declaration of independence 2v23 then self-deceit – I have not sinned 2v25 abandonment – …

Human Hearts can be Hard of Hearing Jeremiah 1, 36, 52 (Bible Reading, 36:1-8, 13-25, 27-28) Human hearts can be hard of hearing Jeremiah and the reality of God’s Judgement …for rejecting God and failing to listen to God’s word …failing to listen to God’s powerful and effective word (1:9-11) God’s word and the reality of Judgement … for us! (Preach…

In this episode, Amber gets a tour of Kenmore parks from our Parks & Streetscapes supervisor, Quinn Proffitt. Quinn shares his passion for beautifying the parks and some of his favorite spots in Kenmore. Click here to learn about the Native American Story Pole in our town square. If you have a question, suggestion or concern about our parks please …

Thinking about Elders 1 Tim 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Titus 1:5-9 Elders are everywhere, and in the Bible We have Elders in the Presbyterian Church How should the Bible inform the way we think about elders for KPC? You don't need to be an elder to love and serve your church (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

What more do you need? John 20 We often think we need to see to believe… But seeing can be hard to believe (20:14ff) And we don’t really need to see to believe (20:29) What more do you need, to recognise Jesus is your Lord and your God? Dear God, I am sorry for ignoring the truth about Jesus. Thank you for sending Jesus to die my death and give me …

The Inconvenient Truth? John 18-19 Pilate: a man who couldn’t handle the truth John 18:38 John 19:8 John 19:12-16 The truth that Jesus is King John 18:36-37 John 19:11 The truth that means LIFE John 3:16-21 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life…” Dear God, …

Belief without signs and wonders John 4:43-54 1. A desperate request 2. Seeing and believing 3. Jesus' promises are fulfilled before they are seen, so we can believe without seeing (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Thirsty? John 4:1-42 John wants us to believe Jesus is the Messiah, that by believing we would have real life in Jesus He shows a harvest of Samaritans who put their trust in Jesus’ words As he teaches us about living water, real food and true worship Are you thirsty for real life? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)…

Saviour of the World John 3:12-21 Jesus is qualified to speak and able to save Jesus is the way God has loved the world Jesus is God’s light shining in our darkness What matters now - is that you come into the light trust in Jesus and keep your eyes on Him (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Born from Above? John 2:23-3:12 Did Nicodemus really believe? And did Jesus entrust himself to Nicodemus? What does it take for anyone to enter the kingdom of heaven? Why is it so difficult to believe? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

In this episode, Amber sits down with UW faculty Dana Washington - Program Manager, Community Engaged Learning along with Jason Frederick Lambacher, PhD and professor of The Art & Politics of Walking and Kenmore resident and Geocaching expert, Jeff Weaver to discuss the partnership with the City of Kenmore and UW Bothell students and the creation o…

New and Old John 2:13-25 Renovate or rebuild? Why did Jesus clear the temple courts? And how does Jesus rebuild the temple? What does all this teach us about the state of human hearts and the nature of true worship? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Signs of Glory John 2:1-12 John records the first of seven signs that show Jesus’ glory Jesus says his “hour has not yet come” (4) as he gives a taste of what to expect when it does by replaced the old with the new (6-8) and revealing his glory to his disciples (11) And John shows Mary’s appropriate response (4-5) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)…

Come and see John 1:35-51 “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world..” (John 1:9) John has shown us the ‘witness to the light’. Now we see people meet Him. Andrew and John? Simon Philip Nathanael “Come and see” 1:39 and 1:46 “…We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son.. (John 1:14) (Preacher: Steve Blenc…

In this episode, Amber sits down with City Clerk, Anastasiya Warhol, and Deputy City Clerk, Michelle Kang. Anastasiya and Michelle provide an in depth explanation of what to expect at Kenmore's City Council Meetings. To learn more about our city council, please visit: https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council To find out more about our coff…

A Witness to Jesus John 1:19-34 and 3:22-36 (Bible Reading: John 1:19-34) Meet John ‘the Baptist’ (1:6-8, 15, 19-34 and 3:22-36) Some of the questions we want answers to? What John and John want us to know about Jesus Is there anything we can learn from John the Baptist? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus Shows Us God (Bible Reading: John 1:1-18) 1. How to put into words the miracle of the incarnation! 2. Jesus shows us God 3. Many do not recognise him 4. Those who do, can become children of God (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Do you Believe? (Bible Reading: John 20:24-31) An introduction to John’s Gospel: “..that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Thomas’ story: he needed to see, to believe… But Jesus says you don’t have to see to believe... (v29) and John has given us evidence so we may belie…