God’s Acre On the Go: Emmanuel Living

In this message, Chapin reflects on Jesus’ invitation to “Come and see” from John 1:35–42. From a front porch in West Virginia to a hospice bedside in New Canaan, from the hills of El Salvador to the embattled Christian village of Taybeh in the West Bank, this sermon traces how presence—not productivity—is often the most powerful way we love and serve others.

The name Emmanuel means “God with us,” and this message reminds us that we are never alone—and that our greatest gift to others is often simply showing up. In an age of distraction, Emmanuel Living is a call to reconnect with God and with one another in real time, with real presence. Whether welcoming new members or traveling halfway across the world, we are called to be God's presence for others—flesh and blood reminders that love never leaves.