God’s healing power, or, encountering God in the crosses of our lives

Gospel: Mark 5: 21–43
Do not be afraid; just have faith

Don’t be afraid; God is with you

Gospel: Mark 4: 35–41
Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?

When I first went on the missions I had fond imaginings of trekking up through the jungle like the last of the Mohicans, so I felt a bit disappointed that it turned out just to be a flight in a small plane. But, if I had wanted a test of courage, I don’t think I could have chosen better.

What nature teaches us about the kingdom of God, and God’s care for us

Gospel: Mark 4: 26–34
This is how it is with the Kingdom of God

Whoever does the will of God is brother or sister to Jesus

Gospel: Mark 3: 20–35
Whoever does the will of the Father is my mother, sister, brother.