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The story of Christmas echoes through the entirety of Scripture. This week we explore the echoes of Christmas and what it takes to turn off all the noise so we can embrace the true meaning of the Advent season.

The Christmas season is known as the “gift giving” season. But what is the history behind this tradition of generosity during the Advent season? What is the origin story of Christmas gifts and giving? This week at Maplewood, we are taking a crack at answering these questions so that we can REALLY be ready for Christmas this year!

As we strive to become a people of prayer we will be called into action–to join God in His work right where we live. This week at Maplewood, we’re kicking off the Advent season and exploring how this principle is lived out in the story of Mary in Luke 1.

Have you ever wondered if you are praying for things most would consider “too small?” This week at Maplewood, we’re going to tell you why these seemingly small prayers really matter. Your prayers matter. Listen in for more to understand why….

This week, Maplewood continues to focus on our need to become people of prayer. One of the challenges on this journey is the challenge of unanswered prayers. What does Jesus have to say about this? We pick up our message this morning reading from Matthew 7….

This week, Maplewood continues our Fall emphasis on the importance of prayer for people aspiring to go deeper with Jesus. Join us as Pastor Vicki brings forward some simple truths as we study Jeremiah 2.

This week, we are continuing our periodic series focused on helping us become people of prayer. Today, we dig into what Jesus was teaching Luke 11:1 when the disciple said “Teacher, teach us to pray…”

Ever felt alone in the dark valleys of life? This week at Maplewood, Pastor Ed Klett brings a fantastic message of hope for people aspiring to follow Jesus. A hope we find in a very familiar passage from the Bible–Psalm 23.

Following Jesus means learning how to pray. How to REALLY pray. This week, your friends at Maplewood focus on what is require of us if we are to become better at praying to God. Want to learn how to pray? Join us…

Sometimes it feels like it would be easier to give up! Sometimes we just want to escape from our problems. Where we seek ESCAPE, Scripture teaches us that we need to learn how to ENDURE. Join us this week as we wrap up our series of teachings on Titus 2, learning who followers of Jesus are to become while we wait for the return of Christ.