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Today, we conclude our series “From Seed to Feast.” We have journeyed through the transformative parallels between agricultural growth and our spiritual progression. We have learned how seeds sown in fertile soil and tended with diligence grow into a bountiful harvest. Using this metaphor has helped us understand that God’s blessings for us are like seeds of potential blessings, inviting our active involvement to blossom. As we reflected on what this means, we realized that the blessings we yearn for in life and faith are not just handed over; they necessitate our consistent involvement and effort. While God provides us with the seeds of blessings and guidance in nurturing them, the harvesting demands our initiative and dedication. In this sense, … Read More

In recent weeks, we have journeyed together through our series, “From Seed to Feast.” We have explored the stages of spiritual growth and stewardship, from the initial blessing of the seed to the nurturing of the soil. We have talked about the meaning of seeds as the potential blessings God gives us that require planting and nurturing. We have discussed how our choices in where to plant or invest these seeds are crucial, that it is essential to ensure we are sowing in healthy soil. Last week, we talked about nurturing and tending to the growth of the seed with diligence and vigilance to ensure its health and fruition. All this is within the context of our role as stewards … Read More

In the last two weeks, in our ongoing stewardship series “From Seed to Feast,” we have reflected on the powerful metaphor of the seed and soil. The first week, we learned how the blessings God bestows upon us often present themselves not as immediate gifts but as seeds—tokens of potential, waiting for our nurturing and care to come to fruition. And last week, we further explored the vital role that soil plays in the realization of a seed’s potential. Drawing parallels from the Parable of the Sower, we were reminded that while we all possess seeds of talents, resources, dreams, and goodness, the quality and nature of the soil—our environments, relationships, and influences—largely dictate their growth. With this foundational understanding … Read More

Last week, we started our stewardship series “From Seed to Feast.” In our first message, we learned about the incredible power and potential of the seed. In agriculture, seeds hold the potential for bountiful harvests. In our lives, seeds symbolize the promised blessings of God for us. I explained that God’s blessings often come in the form of seeds rather than immediate blessings. These potential blessings await our active commitment to partner with God in realizing his promises in our lives. For this second message, we are focusing on the soil because a seed does not grow unless it is sown in good, healthy soil. Imagine that you have a seed, pristine and full of promise. But the fate of … Read More

Today, we embark on a new sermon series on stewardship titled “From Seed to Feast: Cultivating a Heart for Giving.” Each year, as a spiritual community, we talk about stewardship, reflecting and praying over our commitment for the year ahead. We contemplate how we can serve, participate, give, witness, and pray more profoundly. Specifically, we are also preparing to submit our pledges in the form of tithes and offerings, which will help shape the church’s budget for 2024. But why “From Seed to Feast”? This theme resonates deeply because it captures the essence of our spiritual journey with God. Every blessing begins with a promise—a gesture of love—that blossoms into something wondrous given time and nurture, like a seed that, … Read More