ABOUT SUNDAY’S THEME
Did you know the opposite of gratitude is actually entitlement? In fact, we live in a very entitled culture, especially in Los Angeles. Most Americans believe that we have what have in our lives as a result of our determination, talent, and hard work. While we can stop to enjoy life, how often do we really stop to express and acknowledge gratitude?
Heart of Hospitality
The mission statement for Perch is “a hospitable community for spiritual wanderers.” Hospitality is very important, not only to our church but to faith as a whole. In fact, the reason why we can even call ourselves the children of God is because God extended hospitality to us, welcoming us into his family by extending the invitation of unconditional love. This is why the spiritual practice of hospitality is so important yet often neglected. We will conclude October’s “Neighbors” series this Sunday by exploring hospitality.
Healthy Conflict
We all know that we all run into conflict with our neighbors, friends, and family sometimes. But did you know that conflict is necessary for healthy relationships? If Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, that means that conflict is a required step in order for peace to come to fruition. Being a peacemaker is very different from being a peacemaker.
How Chaplaincy Taught Me to Love My Neighbor Pt.2
Last week, Al Han shared some of the valuable life lessons he learned over the past year as a hospital chaplain… love and let go, love anyway, and love by listening. This Sunday he will be concluding this message and you will find that much of what he shares to be applicable in your own relationships, including how to truly love your neighbor.
How Chaplaincy Taught Me to Love My Neighbor
After a two week hiatus, Al Han is returning to share some of the valuable life lessons he learned over the past two weeks and past year as a hospital chaplain. You will find that much of what he shares to be applicable in your own relationships, including how to truly love your neighbor.
"Mission to My Neighbor" by Rev. Randy Choi
This Sunday we have a very special guest speaker visiting Perch, Randy Choi. Randy has been a friend of Perch Pastor Al for nearly 20 years since grad school days. He has served in Los Angeles for many years as a pastor, working in non-profit, and volunteering in inner-city. He is currently a real estate agent and a newlywed to his wife Alex. He’ll be giving the first message in our new series for October.
"Spirit-led Joy" by Rev. Nick Warnes
This Sunday we have a very special guest speaker visiting Perch, Nick Warnes. Nick is the Founder and Director of Cyclical Inc., which is a non-profit supporting church planters, pastors, and entrepreneurs in the greater L.A. area. He has been a friend of Al Han and avid supporter of Perch.Church since its inception so he is excited to visit to give a message on “Spirit-led Joy.”
Joy in Mutuality
Do you have friendships? What about deep friendships? As a man, I find it difficult to find other men with whom I can have deep friendships. I have too many friends I can watch sports, drink beer, and have fun with. I do not have many male friends I can cry, pray, or be vulnerable with. Yet, this is the type of friendship that gives us joy and helps us become better people. So is there something wrong with me? Or is there something wrong with the world we live in?