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The Good News
The word "Gospel" means "Good News", and the Bible gives us this message of hope and salvation through Jesus Christ. Here's how the story unfolds according to the Word of God:
1. God Created Us and Loves Us
God made everything—including us. He created us in His image, to know Him, love Him, and live for His glory.
Genesis 1:27 – "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
Psalm 100:3 – "Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture."
2. Our Sin Separates Us from God
All of us have sinned—we’ve broken God’s commandments. Our sin separates us from Him and brings spiritual death.
Romans 3:23 – "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
Romans 6:23 – "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
3. Jesus Came to Rescue Us
God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the punishment we deserved. Jesus died, was buried, and rose again to give us life.
John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
4. We Are Saved by Grace Through Faith
Salvation is not something we can earn. It is the free gift of God, received by faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Ephesians 2:8-9 – "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Romans 10:9 – "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
5. This Good News Changes Everything
When you believe the Gospel, God makes you new. You become His child, and He gives you eternal life and a new purpose.
2 Corinthians 5:17 – "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
John 1:12 – "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"
In Summary:
God created us,
Sin separated us,
Jesus died and rose for us,
Faith in Him saves us,
And He gives us new life forever.
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.
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"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.
How We Live:
Our desire is to center our lives around the practices of the Way of Jesus:
to be with Jesus, to become like Jesus, and to do what Jesus did.
The Sabbath Practice
We find rest in who God is and dedicate time to rest, reflect, and be refreshed by his goodness.
The Prayer Practice
An invitation from God to pour out our adoration, requests, and disordered desires, while taking time to listen for His response.
The Solitude Practice
A time to get alone before God, to take our whole selves and be before Jesus, giving Him space to graciously reveal who we truly are and who He truly is.
The Generosity Practice
An active way to push off our greedy, materialistic society. We live from a place of giving to others, our time, our possessions and our finances.
The Fasting Practice
A way of fighting our fleshly desires, while we strengthen the muscle of saying “no” to our lustful hearts.
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. ​
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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.
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Aaron & Savannah both love coffee! A few local favorites: Gold Cup, Compass, and Kray's.
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