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Sean Palmer - Nobody told Cain the rules. He brought his offering, it wasn't accepted, and God wasn't even angry. God just asked, "Why are you angry?" In this sermon on Genesis 4, Sean Palmer follows Cain through what so many of us do when we fail or disappoint: we connive, we conceal, and we drift into distance and despair. But the story doesn't end in Nod. Even east of Eden, God keeps Cain, and God keeps us. What's Happening RSVP for the Students Friendsgiving Potluck on November 15. Or find more information on the Students Fall Schedule. RSVP for the in-person New to SBCC Table on November 1 at 12:15p RSVP for the virtual (Zoom) New to SBCC Table on November 2 at 12:15p (long-distance community encouraged to join!) Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller, Karen Grant, and Becky Ykema - In our gatherings this week, we reflected on the beautiful, harrowing, and sacred work of raising kids, and then celebrated as families participated in Family Dedication. During the gathering, families participating in the dedication were given these resources. We're linking them here in case you'd like to track down the same resources for your family. Meredith Miller author of Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From Wonder: 52 Conversations to Help Kids Fall in Love With Scripture Paul Matthew Turner author of When God Made You Page Publications Little Hearts Jesus Stories   What's Happening - stay up to date Visit southbendcitychurch.com for the most up to date information about what's happening in our life together. Join our Discord Subscribe to our E-newsletter Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - In this week’s gatherings, before turning to the book of Genesis, we shared a vision for our ten-year anniversary coming in April. Be sure to listen to the community update at the beginning of the episode to stay up to date. And then we turned to the strange and deeply human story of temptation in the garden, shame, expulsion, and coming home. What's Happening Join us for our Fall Picnic on October 11 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Sign up to give blood with the South Bend Medical Foundation or give towards the cost of the picnic. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - In this week's gatherings, before turning to the book of Genesis, we shared a vision for our ten-year anniversary coming in April. Be sure to listen to the community update at the beginning of the episode to stay up to date. And then we turned to the loneliness of Adam, the challenge of "helper" language, and the power of the Gospel to create a community.  What's Happening Check out the Students Fall Schedule. Sign your family up for Family Dedication on October 18. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - When Genesis 2 describes Adam made from the dust and breathed into life by God, what if the writer is telling a story about all of us? And what if poetic power of this text isn't at odds with the biological account of human origins known as evolution? What’s Happening If you’re a guardian of a student in grades 6-12, join us for our Students Vision Meeting on September 27th in between our gatherings. Check out the Students Fall Schedule. Join us for our Fall Picnic on October 11 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Sign up to give blood with the South Bend Medical Foundation or give towards the cost of the picnic. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - At a time when technology, economics, and politics can leave us feeling anxious and disempowered, we're turning to a text in Scripture that comes, in part, from what might have been the most traumatic and disempowering experience suffered by the people of God. The book of Genesis invites us to a deeper perception of the goodness of the world and the power of our work within it. What's Happening If you're a guardian of a student in grades 6-12, join us for our Students Vision Meeting on September 27th in between our gatherings. Sign your family up for Family Dedication on October 18. Join us for our Fall Picnic on October 11 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Sign up to give blood with the South Bend Medical Foundation or give towards the cost of the picnic. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Dr. Angela R. Logan - The story of Jesus calming the storm appears in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Yet the circumstances surrounding Matthew's telling differ from those in Mark and Luke. What can Matthew's version tell us about God, ourselves, and how we can get through the storms in our lives? What's Happening Join us for our Fall Picnic on October 11 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Sign up to give blood with the South Bend Medical Foundation or give towards the cost of the picnic. Sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Many of us have been taught, in one way or another, that wants and desires are at odds with our life with God. But why does Jesus ask people to name their desires? If you’re interested in joining a Table at SBCC, head here! What's Happening Sign your family up for Family Dedication on October 18. Subscribe to our email newsletter. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Becky Ykema, Sonia Yuen, and Bill Born - We had the chance to have two brief conversations with some of our Table Leaders, Sonia Yuen and Bill Born. Sonia and Bill have been leading Table groups with their spouses for several years, and will continue to do so as we re-launch our Tables strategy. They each share about what it was like joining a Table as a participant, what prompted them to become Leaders, and the impact that Tables has had on them. Express interest in a table here. Listen to Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 of our The Power of the Table teaching series.

Jason Miller - In our SBCC history, we've frequently turned to two sacred questions from Scripture that help us connect at the table with one another, with ourselves, and with God. This week we're returning to the question "Where are you?" If you're interested in joining a Table at SBCC, head here to express interest! What's Happening Subscribe to our email newsletter. Save the date for our next Family Dedication, October 18. Check out our 2025-26 Annual Report. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Becky Ykema and Jason Miller - If you've been following along with our Sunday teachings, you know we're relaunching our tables strategy this fall. Tables give us the chance to be together for a shared meal and some intentional conversation, but there's so much more to them. In this episode, Jason interviews Becky Ykema, our director of worship and formation, to help you learn more about what our SBCC tables will be like, and to consider whether you'd like to be a part of one.  View the Tables Group Directory, here (it will go live on Thursday August 20th). Listen to Week 1 and Week 2 of our The Power of the Table teaching series.

Jason Miller - At a moment in time when so many are longing for deeper connection and belonging, how does the table help us? And what does Christian faith uniquely offer to life at the table? What's Happening RSVP to the New to SBCC Table happening on August 23 at 12:15p. Read our Quarterly Financial Update (Q4). Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - We're living in a moment that one journalist described as "The Anti-Social Century." And whether you feel the consequences of our growing disconnection or not, the decline in community and belonging is causing real problems for all of us. But what if this modern problem can be addressed by an ancient solution - a practice that has always been within reach for the Church?  If you're interested in joining a local Table this fall but have questions, stick around after either gathering on August 16th for an interest meeting. If you're a long-distance community member and want more information on our Table via Zoom, email Becky Ykema. What's Happening RSVP to the New to SBCC Table happening on August 23 at 12:15p. Send a note of gratitude and encouragement to our lead pastor, Jason Miller, by Sunday, August 16th, as we celebrate 10 years of his vision and work with SBCC. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Beth Graybill - What happens when old identities get stripped and restored to something new? As we wrap up our Jesus Stories series, Beth Graybill explores the story of the bleeding woman and her life-changing energetic exchange with Jesus. And how the same exchange can be true for us, too.  What's Happening Interested in learning more about local Tables? Join us on August 16th after either of our gatherings to learn more Long-distance community interested in a Table via Zoom? Email [email protected] Sign up to volunteer Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Becky Ykema - This is the story of Zacchaeus encountering Jesus, and the invitation for all of us to climb down and be with Jesus and among others in community. Seeing can only do so much. Being WITH, is where real formation occurs.  What’s Happening Sign up to volunteer on our greeter and hospitality teams. Questions? Email us! Join us on Discord! Make sure to create an account or sign in with your full first and last name as well as a picture of yourself to help keep our server safe. If you are on our server, but can't see the collective, forum, care, etc. make sure to check your messages! Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.