Rest as Restoration
"Rest as Restoration"
Sermon by The Rev. Cameron Nations
August 24, 2025
Our culture offers rest as “brain rot” or “optimization,” but neither brings restoration. God’s vision for rest is richer—restoration, liberation, and resilience, drawing us closer to God and one another. In Scripture, Sabbath rest is not absence but presence—God’s life-giving spirit that restores and sustains us. If you are weary, bent down, or burdened, hear Jesus’ words: Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.
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Have you learned how to play Mahjong but need a consistent group to keep up your knowledge of the game? Do you like to meet different people at All Saints and gather in fellowship? Well, open to all ages and genders, meet the Mahj Squad, a group that meets 2-3xs a month at All Saints to play Mahjong. We meet next April 12 from 2:30-4:30pm and on April 17th from 2-4pm in the Great Hall.. If you are interested in joining the Group Me list, text Emily Holm at emilyeholm@gmail.com
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