Sabbath Sunday

A Day of Rest and Worship
Sunday, December 28

Hey church family,

As the year draws to a close, we’re taking one Sunday to breathe deeply and rest in the kindness of God. 

On Sunday, December 28 (the last Sunday of 2025), we will not gather for our usual service. 

Instead, we’re inviting our whole church family to enjoy what we’re calling, Sabbath Sunday, which is a day set aside for rest and worship.

It’s been a full year for many of you. A full year for our serve teams and leaders too. And Scripture calls us not only to work hard for the Lord, but also to rest deeply in Him. 

And Sabbath is one way God teaches us to slow down, remember His goodness, and let our souls settle again.

  • The Sabbath is simply a day blessed by God and set apart for rest and worship (Genesis 2:1–3).

    For Israel, Sabbath ran from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

    Christians through history have often practiced it on Sunday, remembering the resurrection of Jesus (Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10). 

    But the New Testament gives freedom. What matters most is the practice, not the day (Romans 14:5–6; Colossians 2:16–17).

    Jesus practiced it Himself. And He invites us to follow His rhythm of work and rest.

    “One of the most important practices of Jesus was finding rest and making time for Sabbath. The human condition is prone to restlessness and our digital age and consumeristic culture only exacerbates the problem. We must model the restfulness of Jesus, which is more than just a day, but is a spirit we live by all week long.” - John Mark Comer

  • When your Sabbath begins it helps to enter it intentionally. 

    Think “restful and worshipful.”

    You can read Genesis 2:1–3, and reflect with these questions:

    • Is the idea of Sabbath new to you, or part of your upbringing?

    • Did you grow up assuming Sabbath was strict or unnecessary?

    • If God Himself rests, what does that say about the dignity of rest for His people?

    • What activities help you rest and worship?

    • What do you need to prepare beforehand to make the day peaceful?

    • How might you make Sabbath special—for yourself, your spouse, or your children?

  • Sabbath is God’s invitation to stop. To exhale. To delight.

    And so, fill your day with things that truly bring life:

    • Reading a book or Scripture

    • Making love to your spouse

    • Surfing, hiking, or walking by the water

    • Slow time with family and friends

    • A quiet cup of coffee

    • Napping

    • Prayer

    • Singing

    • A walk through the park

    • Sitting in silence

    Think simple, unhurried, joyful.

    “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:2–3

  • The heart of Sabbath isn’t just rest—it’s worship. We rest so that we can remember who God is and who we are in Him.

    Here are some ideas:

    • Begin your Sabbath by reading a Psalm (try Psalm 103, 23, or 46).

    • Set aside a longer time in the morning for Scripture, prayer, or journaling.

    • Go on a slow prayer walk.

    • Listen to Scripture being read aloud.

    • Put on worship music.

    • If you have kids, read a Bible story or pray together as a family.

    • Go somewhere beautiful—creation always stirs worship.

    • Wherever you sense the Lord’s presence most clearly—go there.

  • Rest and worship naturally overlap on Sabbath.

    • Pray during your walk.

    • Listen to Scripture while cooking.

    • Sit in a park with your Bible and a warm drink.

    • Sing quietly while you rest.

    Let your whole day become a gentle conversation with God.

  • We live in a world that never stops. That’s why Sabbath is counter-cultural—it breaks the cycle.

    Technology can steal the quiet God wants to give you.

    So consider:

    • Turning off your phone

    • Using airplane mode

    • Logging out of social media

    • Avoiding email


    Ask yourself:

    • Where am I most distracted?

    • Does my phone have a hold on me?

    • What good might come from being unreachable for a few hours?

    Many people discover freedom here they didn’t know they needed.

  • Our prayer is that this Sabbath day becomes a deep well for your soul—spilling over into every day that follows.

    Jesus extends this simple, beautiful invitation:

    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28–30

    May His rest be yours in abundance.