“The Bible encourages us to pray for those in authority so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives.”
A July 5, 2026 Sunday service centered on the question "One Nation Under God?" — calling for national and personal repentance, renewed discipleship, and wholehearted commitment to the gospel while highlighting mission efforts, fundraising, and testimonies of biblical freedom.
“This is in line with First Timothy 2:1-2, calling us to remember and pray for our leaders.”
An interfaith Caribbean American Heritage Sunday service at Peoples Congregational UCC celebrating Caribbean contributions to the United States, featuring libation and multiple faith traditions, a sermon by Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson on ancestors, resilience and truth-telling, youth presentations of Caribbean leaders, prayers and communal calls to justice, unity and stewardship.
“The Bible commands Christians to pray for leaders and those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2).”
A Live Free podcast episode that opens with church announcements and testimonies, then walks through two main teaching tracks: (1) Matthew 21—Jesus’ triumphal entry, the Good Samaritan connection, and how Christians should engage politics (avoid deifying or denying politics; practical watchouts and discipleship as a 24/7 vocation), and (2) an explanation of the Nephilim (Genesis 6): major interpretive options, problems with extra‑biblical sources like the Book of Enoch, and a pastoral caution against obsessive speculation.
“"Therefore I exhort, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."”
A pastoral exhortation to not be alarmed by current wars or speculative end-times connections, to center allegiance on Christ and the church’s mission, and to respond through Scripture-shaped prayer—especially intercession for believers—relying on the Holy Spirit and prayer in tongues rather than partisan engagement.