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Info for Sunday, February 22, 2026
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... So Good It Catches Us By SurpriseRev. Jeffrey Spencer
Sunday, February 22, 2026
John 2:1-11
Matthew 13:31-32
Description
The grace and joy of the kin-dom of God catches us by surprise. When we let it take root in us, we are transformed and empowered to be participants in the transformation of the world into beloved community.A sermon by Jeff presented on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Scriptures: John 2:1-11 & Matthew 13:31-32
Sermon Series: The Good News Is ...
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/-7kte18KTYo
PDF: /Sermons/Sermon_20260222.pdf
Reminder
We look forward to gathering with you tomorrow on this 1st Sunday of Lent. Whether you are joining us in the sanctuary or tuning in from home, we are grateful to worship together as one community.
Service Details:
Series: "The Good News Is ..."
Sermon Title: "... So Good It Catches Us By Surprise"
Preaching: Jeff
Scripture Readings
In preparation for tomorrow's message, we invite you to reflect on these passages:
John 2:1-11 & Matthew 13:31-32
Default location: Niles Discovery Church
Tags
Church, Religious, Spiritual, Sermon, Niles Discovery Church, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Niles, Fremont
Worship Leaders
| Jeff | Preacher | Sanctuary |
| Co-Preacher | --- | |
| Jeff Spencer | PowerPoint_Presenter | Sanctuary |
| Jim Thomas | Producer | A/V Room |
| Jenny Lin | Accompanist | Sanctuary |
| Hymn Leader | Sanctuary | |
| Paula Mirando | Liturgist | Sanctuary |
| --- | TWTC | --- |
| Paula M | Testimony | --- |
| Liz Musgrave | Communion Elder | Sanctuary |
| Joe Metz | Cyber Usher 1 | Zoom |
| Cyber Usher 2 | Zoom | |
| Joyce McFarland | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
| Kayden McFarland | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
| Melissa Palleschi | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
Sermon Info for 2026-02-22
| Date | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00:00 |
| Title | ... So Good It Catches Us By Surprise |
| Preacher | Jeff |
| Series | The Good News Is ... |
| Liturgical Date | 1st Sunday of Lent |
| Color | Purple |
| Scripture |
John 2:1-11 Matthew 13:31-32 |
| Reflection | --- |
| Sermon in a sentence | The grace and joy of the kin-dom of God catches us by surprise. When we let it take root in us, we are transformed and empowered to be participants in the transformation of the world into beloved community. |