Sabbath as Joyful Resistance (August 24, 2025)
Sermon: "Sabbath as Joyful Resistance" Scriptures: Isaiah 58:9b–14, Luke 13:10–17 Location: Christ Church of Chicago Date: August 24, 2025 Greeting and Opening Acknowledgments 「平安！」Be the peace with you. Good morning, Christ Church of Chicago, Tri-C. Before we begin today’s reflection, I bring you two messages of deep gratitude and encouragement from partners in faith who have been walking this journey with you. First, on behalf of the Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries (PAAM) of the United Church of Christ, and especially from our Executive Committee and Moderator, Eppie Encabo, I want to say: Greetings on behalf of PAAMILY. Grateful for your faithfulness and commitment to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May God’s abundant Blessings and Joy be with your ministry. We look forward to deepening our connection, lifting each other up across regions, and continuing this shared movement of faith, rooted in our cultural strength and shared calling. Second, I greet...