September 2014 – Gregg Koskela

Changing in the Spirit

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on September 28, 2014) “Changing in the Spirit.” So essential to our vision! We have a problem though. A conflict. A paradox. On the one hand, I never, ever want to lose sight of how important and inspiring and …

Listening to Christ

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on September 21, 2014) “This is no imaginary freak of the brain. The Lord has laid upon me the arduous work of selecting a suitable location for the commencement of a settlement of Friends in Oregon.” (Diary of William …

A Growing Community

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on September 14, 2014) “A growing community.” What does that look like? Why is this an important part of our vision for our church? It’s impossible for me to underestimate how important community and friendships and relationships have meant …

Our Vision Statement

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on September 7, 2014) My dad would sometimes, out of the blue, say: “Brylcreem: a little dab’ll do ya!” I don’t really know why, other than I know he heard that slogan a lot listening to the Lone Ranger …

Enemies

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on August 31, 2014) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your …