In her sermon “Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward,” Rev. Betsey Moe reframes fear not as a weakness or failure of faith, but as a natural and often necessary part of responding to God’s call. Drawing on the story of Mary and the Annunciation, Moe highlights Mary’s confusion and questioning as signs of agency and courageous, thoughtful consent rather than passive obedience. She weaves in personal stories from her time in Guatemala, where her own experience of anxiety became a signal for deeper self-understanding and healing, mirroring the way God’s call can surface through discomfort and uncertainty. Moe contrasts cultural notions of courage—marked by loudness, dominance, and certainty—with a biblical vision in which God often chooses the vulnerable, inviting them to breathe, question, and move forward despite fear. The story of Dilma, a Guatemalan woman who dared to preach and imagine a life beyond societal limitations, illustrates how faith can lead people to new possibilities even when fear remains present. Rev. Moe concludes by encouraging the congregation to recognize fear as part of the journey of faith and to practice a quiet, Spirit-filled courage that allows them to say yes to God’s call in personal growth, healing, justice-seeking, and service.