• Shalom means more than the English word ‘peace’ often conveys. It is more than an inner feeling of serenity and calm. It is more than the absence of conflict. It refers to that much-desired state where things are finally made right between us all. Shalom suggests a restoration of relationship between peoples, as well as reconciliation between humanity and God. It also suggests the restoration of the earth and our relationship to the land.

Michael Frost, The Road to Missional

• Central to the classic [Scriptural] understanding of the world is a concept of the way things are supposed to be. They are supposed to include peace that adorns and completes justice, mutual respect, and deliberate and widespread attention to the public good.

Cornelius Plantinga - Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be

• God hates sin not just because it violates his law but, more substantively, because it violates shalom, because it breaks the peace, because it interferes with the way things are supposed to be. God is for shalom and therefore against sin… In short, sin is…shalom-breaking.

Cornelius Plantinga - Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be

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KIDS:

Restoration KIDS is created for kids aged infant to 5th grade. You can check in your kids in the Family Room and then join all together for music worship and then they will be led to their classes. Email katie@restorationcolorado.org with questions about our KIDS program.

YOUTH:

Restoration STUDENTS is created for 6th grade through 12th grade. Students join us for the gathering on Sunday mornings. Youth Group is every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Please click on “Connect With Us” above to join the text list for youth updates. Email jadon@restorationcolorado.org with questions about our Youth program.