Abiding in Christ, we become a people alive in community and active in compassion.

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9:30 AM - Verse by Verse Scripture Study

10:30 AM - Prayer & Refreshments

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The Gospel

The word Gospel means “good news.” It is both a statement and a story, the central message of the Bible and the heartbeat of our faith.

The Gospel Statement

The Gospel is the good news that God Himself, the Creator, has come to rescue us from sin and renew all things through the work of Jesus Christ, establishing His Kingdom through His people in the power of the Holy Spirit.

This good news is:

Initiated by grace — it begins with what God has done, not what we do.
Substitutionary — Jesus lived, died, and rose again in our place.
Participatory — we join God in His redemptive work as His people.
Kingdom-centered — it’s not just about individual salvation but the renewal of all creation under Christ’s lordship.
Powerful — it brings dead hearts to life and empowers us to live as a preview of God’s coming restoration.

The Gospel Story

The Gospel is a story told across the whole Bible — a story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Renewal.

Creation — God made the world good and designed it for human flourishing in relationship with Him and one another.
Fall — Humanity turned from God, bringing sin and brokenness into all creation.
Redemption — God began His rescue plan through Abraham and Israel, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ through His death and resurrection.
Renewal — God is making all things new. One day heaven and earth will be united again, and everything will be restored under the reign of Jesus.

Colossians 1:15–20 captures this whole story, that everything was created by, held together in, and will be reconciled through Jesus Christ.

We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for all humanity.
By God’s grace alone, people are redeemed from sin and death and made alive in Christ. The Gospel transforms whole persons and whole communities, bringing healing, renewal, and the reality of God’s Kingdom to earth.

Jesus' Invitation

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

John 15:4-5

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to help others live into the beautiful invitation of Jesus to abide in Him—maintaining a deep, ongoing relationship with Him. This abiding involves remaining in His love, experiencing spiritual formation, and bearing fruit that glorifies God. In John 15, Jesus teaches that just as branches cannot bear fruit without the vine, we cannot live out our true identity or fulfill God’s purposes without staying connected to Jesus.

"Alive in community" emphasizes the essential role of mutual relationships among followers of Jesus. As followers of Jesus we are called to live out their faith in community. This statement reflects the truth that spiritual life is nurtured and expressed within the context of community. Jesus taught that His followers are not isolated individuals but part of a larger family—His Church. In John 13:34-35, He commands, "Love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another."

Being "alive in community" means that believers are not only spiritually united with Christ but also bound together with one another. The early church, as described in Acts 2:42-47, exemplified this through shared worship, teaching, friendship, and service, creating a vibrant, interdependent community where each member’s spiritual growth was nurtured by the collective.

This living, dynamic community allows for encouragement, accountability, support, and mutual care. It is through relationships in communityt that we are equipped to grow, serve, and reflect God’s love to the world. "Alive in community" also means that the church is a place where diversity is embraced, and the collective strength of the body becomes a testimony to the transforming power of Jesus. Together, followers of Jesus experience the fullness of life in Him, growing into His likeness and accomplishing His mission on earth.

"Active in Compassion" speaks to our call to embody Christ's love through tangible acts of mercy and kindness. Jesus consistently demonstrated compassion to the hurting, marginalized, and oppressed, and He calls His followers to do the same. In Matthew 25:40, He says, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me..”

Being active in compassion means we are not only called to feel empathy but also to act on it—whether through serving the poor, caring for the sick, advocating for justice, or offering support to those in need. It’s about being a visible, active presence in the world, reflecting Christ’s heart for the vulnerable and broken. We become a channel through which God's love is demonstrated in practical ways, showing that faith in Christ leads to a life of service and care for others. Through these acts, the church is a witness to the transformative power of God's love.

Lead Pastor

Aaron Sikele

Aaron and his family moved to the Pacific Northwest in October of 2023. Their desire is to see others experience the life transforming beauty that comes with an authentic relationship with Jesus.

Their family loves hiking and exploring the outdoors! His wife, Savannah is a homeschool mother of three and their desire is to raise their children Zelda, Judah, and River to become passionate followers of Jesus.

Some favorite locations to explore: Lacamas Creek Trail, Lacamas Heritage Trail, Green Mountain Trail, and Moulton Falls.

Aaron & Savannah both love coffee! A few local favorites: Gold Cup, Compass, and Kray's.