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Prayer & Hot Chocolate
As of January 2026 we will be hosting a time outside our home each Sunday from 9:30am–10am for prayer and hot chocolate. This will be rain or shine, and we will have a tent up if it is rainy. Hot Chocolate? It's cold outside as I write this, so why not hot chocolate? It will likely become lemonade in the warmer months. It's just a token of hospitality. Why? Everywhere Jesus and his followers went, they proclaimed and demonstrated that the Kingdom of God is here. This meant pr
Chelsea Barzal
Dec 27, 20251 min read
Free Panera Bread
We welcome anyone between 9:30am–6pm until it is gone. We pick up excess Panera products every Tuesday night after closing. That next day, each Wednesday, we welcome anyone to bring a bag to fill and take home or to others that will use the various breads, bagels, and pastries.
Chelsea Barzal
Dec 27, 20251 min read
Sunday Mornings
Why we gather To encounter Jesus and his presence. We do that through worshiping him and spending time together as a community. What happens while we gather We meet at 10am as of January 2026, until roughly 11 or 11:30. We follow a rhythm (also known as liturgy) described below, but we allow that to shift as we feel God lead. The shift could look like spending more or less time in doing one of the following: Kids time We begin our gathering focused on helping the kids encoun
Chelsea Barzal
May 11, 20252 min read


May & June reflections: planting push
Layoffs, planting, and a garden tour
Chelsea Barzal
Jul 3, 20243 min read


March Reflection & What Lies Ahead
We are definitely in the throes of newborn parenthood but are still managing to keep moving forward on our call! Can you hear the notes of s
Chelsea Barzal
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Newest Family Addition
We've been away preparing for and enjoying time with the newest addition to our family (you can see a glimpse of him in the video update)
Chelsea Barzal
Mar 2, 20242 min read


Life and Ministry Update
Wow it has been three months since we last posted! We will be conscious of doing this more frequently again! Thank you for your continued...
Chelsea Barzal
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Residency Update & Principal Testimony
John gives a quick update about his Pastoral Residency and a testimony from Victor Haven.
Chelsea Barzal
Aug 12, 20232 min read


Pastors Prayer and a Testimony
This is a testimony of how God is bringing key people together for his glory and the flourishing of the Victor Haven community.
Chelsea Barzal
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Things in the works
If you are curious about how we are practically trying to plant a church community in Annapolis, great question.
Chelsea Barzal
Jul 8, 20234 min read
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