Date: January 11, 2026
Minister: Rev. Greg McEwen
Message Title: Highways and the Hedges
Scripture References: Luke 14:16-23

Overview

Welcome to our Sunday reflection! Today’s service was filled with heartfelt worship and a challenging message, “Highways and the Hedges,” delivered by Rev. Greg McEwen. Drawing from the parable of the great banquet, he reminded us of God’s urgent invitation to all people to come to His feast.

Watch the Service

Message Highlights

• Point 1: Rev. Greg unpacked Luke 14:16-20, showing how the invited guests made excuses, reflecting how we sometimes prioritize other things over God’s call.

• Point 2: He focused on verses 21-23, where the master sends servants to the streets, highways, and hedges to compel the overlooked and marginalized to come in—emphasizing God’s inclusive invitation.

Reflection

Luke 14:23 stood out: “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.’” This verse captured the heart of Rev. Greg’s message: God’s kingdom is open to everyone, and we’re called to urgently invite others.

Weekly Challenge

This week, reflect on Luke 14:16-23. Reach out to someone who might feel overlooked—invite them to church, share a meal, or simply extend kindness—as a way of bringing them to God’s banquet.

Closing

Today’s service was a powerful reminder of God’s open invitation! Watch it above and join us next Sunday. Who can you invite into God’s house this week?