Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church reminds us of a profound truth: even in the shadow of death, we can walk in hope because of Jesus. For believers, death is temporary, like sleep, as Jesus' resurrection proves He has conquered it. While grief is a natural part of life, our faith allows us to grieve with hope, trusting that this world’s endings are not final. Jesus promises eternal life and resurrection, transforming endings into new beginnings. Paul encourages us to choose hope daily and lean into our church community for support, helping one another surrender grief and fear to Jesus and receive His peace in return. Let’s embrace this hope and live in the resurrection life He offers now and forever.
Pastor Kurt Pflegl is the Pastor of Mission & Discipleship at Coastal Community Church. It’s located in Grover Beach, CA, and serves communities across the central coast.
Join us online each week on Sunday morning at 9am for our weekly live stream. We also have two in-person services at 9am and 10:40am in our sanctuary.
Coastal Community Church is located at 1830 Farroll Road, Grover Beach, CA 93420.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.mycoastal.org
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