This Sunday: “He Eats With Sinners” — Radical Hospitality as Mission (Luke Series)
In Luke’s Gospel, hospitality isn’t a side theme—it’s one of the main ways Jesus brings the kingdom close. That’s especially striking because Jesus didn’t have a home base: “no place to lay his head.” Yet wherever he went, he made room for people. He practiced hospitality on the move, in real life, among real needs. And we can too.
Jesus was criticized for it. People called him a friend of sinners because he ate with those society had pushed aside. Some criticism is a sign you’re doing something right… but not all of it is. That’s why this message will invite us into humility and honest self-examination:
- What do people “outside” say about our church—and is any of it true?
- Would anyone describe us as the kind of community that welcomes the overlooked?
- Are we more known for our convictions… or for our tables?
We care deeply about mission and sharing our faith. But if “saving the world” becomes a slogan—or slips into pressure, guilt, or agenda—people stop listening. Hospitality is different. It isn’t driven by a strategy; it’s driven by love and the generosity God has already given us. It makes space for the Spirit to work in someone’s heart, often in ways programs can’t.
The best part: hospitality isn’t only for the extroverted, the wealthy, or the “leaders.” With a little creativity, almost anyone can practice it—coffee, a walk, a shared meal, an invite, a ride, a listening ear.
Come join us this Sunday as we explore how Jesus’ radical welcome becomes our mission too.
Ponder this week
- What’s one simple thing we could introduce as a church to spur hospitality?
- What’s one small step you could take this week to make room for someone?
Details for in-person service:
️Date: This Sunday
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Gym B. Immaculata High School, 140 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 5P4, Canada (Directions)