This Sunday, Pastor Bryan shared the premier message of our new sermon series in the Book of Daniel titled, "What Is Babylon?" The message provided important context, setting the historical background of Daniel. It also spoke to the significance of followers of Christ who choose to deeply study God's Word (to his pleasure!), specifically studying prophecy, for it gives us the perspective we need to live faithfully and powerfully for God, in the world - not of it, but as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven.

As we seek first His Kingdom through digging deeply into this series, may we understand our life and our times and gain the heavenly wisdom available to us to navigate our way and be found faithful before God. You and I are sons and daughters of God, washed in the blood of Christ, and filled with His Spirit: We have assurance of great hope and a future as we live in the midst of 'Babylon.'

Here are a few questions from the message to reflect on this week:

1) What is the "Babylon" Americans exist in today?
2) How can we learn from Daniel how to live in the midst 'Babylon,' while remaining faithful to God, standing firm in the truth of God's Word, with love (humility) and power?
3) What do we gain through studying prophecy? And what might we lose if we don't?
4) What do you desire to learn during this study of Daniel? How do you hope to grow and mature, spiritually?
 
Watch the message and download the full Discussion Guide here.

Highlights from our Youth Mission Trip to Hungary in Summer 2023. Our youth students and leaders traveled to Hungary in partnership with YoungLife to put on a youth city camp in Budapest. Together, the team led fun youth activities and games and shared the Gospel and love of Jesus to the community. 

You can also watch a few daily recap videos from Day 1, 2 and 3 of the summer city camp below.

This year Monterey Church is an area drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child National Collection week! Please see our drop off hours below.

OCC Shoebox Drop-off Hours:
Mon, Nov. 14: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 15: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed, Nov. 16: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 17: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fri, Nov. 18: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Nov. 19: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun, Nov. 20: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Nov. 21: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Address: 6275 Vint Hill Rd., Warrenton, VA 20187 (at the corner of Vint Hill Rd. and Route 29)

Watch this video to learn more about how Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts are taken to the ends of the earth to bring great joy to children in need and to share with them the Good News of Jesus Christ:

Can't build a shoebox? Click here to Build a Shoebox Online!