Lena Community Church

Following Jesus is not always easy.

In John 15:18-27, Jesus prepares His disciples for a hard truth: the world that rejected Him will not always welcome those who follow Him.

But this passage is not meant to make us fearful. It is meant to make us faithful.

Jesus reminds us that we belong to Him. He reminds us that rejection from the world does not mean rejection from God. And He promises the help of the Holy Spirit as we stand for Christ and bear witness to the truth.

This Sunday, we will look at the message:

“When Following Jesus Costs Som**hing”
John 15:18-27

Come and be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that Jesus is worth following, even when the road is not easy.

This Sunday, come and be part of what God is doing.

Lena Community Church
Where Everyone is Welcome
Service time: 10:45 am
Pastor Kevin Eckiss

There are things in life that we simply cannot produce on our own no matter how hard we try.

We cannot produce a Peace that lasts.
Nor can we command a Joy that holds steady.
Or possess a Love that keeps showing up.
We do not have the Strength to keep going.
And we don’t always bear Fruit that brings glory to God.

Jesus says, in John 15:1-17, “I am the vine; you are the branches.”

This Sunday, we will be looking at what it means to abide in Christ, to stay connected to Him, and to let His life produce fruit in us.

Jesus is not calling us to try harder in our own strength. He is calling us to come closer, to draw near, to remain in His love, and to trust Him to do the deep work that only He can do.

So, if you feel tired, dried out, stretched, pruned, or in need of a fresh strength, this message is for you.

Message: Abide in Me
Scripture: John 15:1-17

This Sunday, Come and be part of what God is doing.

Lena Community Church
Where Everyone is Welcome
Service time: 10:45 am
Pastor Kevin Eckiss

5-31-26

Have you ever felt like you were trying to face life on your own?

In John 14:25-31, Jesus speaks to His disciples on the night before the cross. Their hearts were troubled. They were confused. They did not understand everything that was about to happen.

But Jesus gave them a promise: they would not be alone.

He promised the Holy Spirit, the Helper, who would teach them, remind them, comfort them, and guide them. Then Jesus gave them som**hing the world cannot give: His peace.

The peace of Jesus is not the absence of trouble. It is the presence of God in the middle of trouble.

This Sunday, we will continue the message:

Never Alone, Part 2
The Promise of His Presence
John 14:25-31

If your heart has been troubled, if fear has been loud, or if life has felt heavy, this passage reminds us that Jesus has not abandoned His people. The Father has sent the Spirit. The Son has made peace. And the believer is never alone.

This Sunday, Come and be part of what God is doing.

Lena Community Church
Where Everyone is Welcome
Service time: 10:45 am
Pastor Kevin Eckiss