Lessons from the Wilderness || Order from Chaos
Sunday, September 13, 2026 || 11:00am
Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol || Pastor
In the book of Exodus, the wilderness is where God shows up—in a burning bush, in the act of remembering, in waters that part, in bread sent from heaven, in ten rules for how to live, and in reminders of how to stay on course rather than lose our way. While these stories teach us much about Moses and the Israelites, they also remind us that the wilderness is not only a place on an ancient map; it is also a place we find ourselves when the future is uncertain, the old ways no longer work, and we are searching for God’s presence and direction.
Join us this week as our journey with the Israelites takes us out of Egypt only to be greeted by another obstacle: Pharaoh's impressive army. But rather than being overcome by the oppressor, God partners with Moses to ensure the Israelites are brought closer to freedom and, ultimately, salvation. It's a story of deliverance that invites us to ponder where God might be creating order out of chaos today, beckoning us to believe in God's desire to always liberate people from bondage.