In the second sermon of the Nehemiah series, Rev. Jake Medcalf emphasized the importance of the faith community being political but not partisan, focusing on policies that affect neighbors. He shared personal experiences from a Tijuana mission trip to illustrate the concept of 'communitas'—a deep bond formed through shared mission work. Drawing parallels to Nehemiah Chapter 3, he discussed how everyone in the community should contribute to rebuilding and serving together. Rev. Medcalf highlighted various challenges in the local community and called for collective effort to address them, stressing that everyone, regardless of their background or skill set, has a role. This sermon served as an inspirational call to action, urging the congregation to work hand-in-hand to bring about positive change.