Frontier Church

Ceremonies of Becoming: How Sacred Rhythms Rewrite the Stories We Live By, Phil Chan

Ceremonies of Becoming: How Sacred Rhythms Rewrite the Stories We Live ByWe often think our lives are shaped by our careers, personalities, or natural talents. But Scripture tells a deeper story: we are formed most profoundly by the narratives we believe—about ourselves, about God, and about the world.In this powerful message from Exodus 12:33–50, Phil Chan explores how God uses spiritual ceremonies to rewrite those narratives and form a new kind of people. From the original Passover to our practices today, sacred rhythms have always been God’s way of reshaping identity, cultivating freedom, and calling His people into deeper formation.Watch this message to discover how your own story can be rewritten through sacred rhythms—and how spiritual practices are not just traditions, but powerful tools for transformation.

“A Divided World Longs For A Faithful King”

This past Sunday as we closed worship, we paused to reflect on the unrest unfolding in our city and nation—not with shallow answers, but pursuing deep spiritual clarity.Pastor Christian reminded us:“The issue will always be: Who is King?”We are not primarily divided by immigration policy or politics—but by competing kings and rival hopes. Amid chaos and conflict, the people cry out for leadership, for justice, for stability. And the church must respond not with partisan noise, but with the steady declaration: Jesus is King.In a world where:-Border communities are strained,-Immigrants face fear and exploitation,-Locals feel powerless amidst bureaucracy and polarization,-Protests are often both sincere and manipulated,-Outrage is profitable while unity costs too much...-We are called to live differently.As followers of Jesus, our response is:Listen with discernment. Not every chant is a threat. Not every policy is righteous. We need spiritual wisdom.Resist simplification. Jesus never walked in rigid ideology. He always modeled a third way.Build bridges. Love your enemies. Speak the truth with compassion. Confront fear tactics—even on your own side.Hold hope. Not blind optimism, but cross-shaped, resilient hope that risks being misunderstood to love well.We ended by laying down our burdens at the feet of the True King, acknowledging that many in our church were carrying the weight of personal pain, political confusion, and Father’s Day grief.We stood and prayed this together:“In a world divided by fear, make us people of both truth and tenderness…Let your healing love cover every story.Let your Spirit form us in the courage of Jesus…God of mercy, God of justice—make us whole, and send us out to be peacemakers in a divided world.”

“A Father’s Day Word for This Moment” – Message from SunAwh Park, YWAM Kona

On this Father’s Day, we welcomed SunAwh Park, Campus Director at YWAM Kona, to bring a timely and powerful message for our church and our city.With a heart for revival, discipleship, and the next generation, SunAwh carries a passion for seeing ordinary people live on mission—right where they are. In this message, he invites us to trust God more deeply, surrender more boldly, and live out the call of spiritual legacy in a time of unrest and cultural shaking.We also took time to pray into the unrest in Los Angeles, believing God is stirring something fresh in families, churches, and neighborhoods.