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Won't You Be Our Neighbor?

The Faith of Mr. Rogers

Flash in the Pan

December 8, 2019 • Chris Edmondson • 1 Corinthians 2:1–5, 1 Corinthians 13:1, 2 Corinthians 4:7

You don’t have to be flashy to make an impact. Margy Whitmer, Producer of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, said, “You take all the elements that make great television and do the exact opposite, you have Mister Roger’s Neighborhood–low production value, simple sets, unlikely star–yet, it worked.” Fred Rogers said, “I always felt like I didn’t have to put on a funny hat or jump through a hoop to have a relationship with a child.” So if it’s not flashy that makes a difference, then what is it? The answer is simpler than you might think.

Racism

December 8, 2019 • Chris Edmondson • John 13:34–35, Luke 10:25–38, John 18:37–38, James 2:9, Galatians 3:28

The 1 st century church was deeply divided over race and social status. Too often, the modern church is too. But God commands us to love one another as we share with the world the good news that God loves everyone.

Who is My Neighbor?

November 24, 2019 • Chris Edmondson • John 13:34–35, Luke 10:25–38

Itʼs been 50 years since Fred Rogers first appeared on TV screens, a gentle and avuncular man who warbled “Wonʼt You Be My Neighbor?” as he changed into a cardigan and sneakers. The low-key, low-tech Mister Rogersʼ Neighborhood presented Rogers as one adult in a busy world who always had time to listen to kids. That legacy burns for many in these turbulent times. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Rogers's faith in Jesus Christ motivated him to love everyone.