Weekly Update - November 12
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In this week's update, we'll cover shoeboxes, survival tips, a new opportunity for you to grow in your faith, and look ahead to Sunday morning. Let's dive right in...
Don't forget that Operation Christmas Child boxes are due on Sunday morning. Set an alarm in your phone, put a sticky note on your steering wheel, tattoo a reminder on your kid's forehead (okay, maybe not that last one). Don't forget!
Of course, you can skip that part altogether and build your box online today.
Speaking of Christmas, the holidays can be an awful time for folks dealing with grief and loss. While folks around them are carving birds and decking the halls, many are battling memories of more joyful holiday seasons with their loved ones. They feel alone in their grief, trying to cope in whatever way they can. Maybe that's where you or someone you know is right now.
We're hosting Surviving the Holidays, a GriefShare seminar, next Saturday to equip you with practical tools to deal with your grief. Don't battle grief alone this season. Whether you're dealing with a recent loss or still experiencing grief after years apart, join us for this special seminar. Sign up online today.
Christians often feel stuck when it comes to the Bible. Some have tried reading it before, but it confused them. Others set a huge goal but stumbled a few days in and they gave up. So, they are stuck, wanting to grow in their faith, but paralyzed by confusion, guilt, and apathy.
The Bible wasn't meant to burden or confuse you, but without a plan to grow in your practice of reading and responding to God's Word, you'll continue to feel stuck, and miss out on what God has for you. That’s why we’re launching NT260 in 2022. A chapter a day, five days a week, and we'll be through the New Testament by the end of the year.
We've created a simple, printed guide to help you make the most out of your daily time with the Lord. Each day you'll pause to spend time with God in prayer, and then read and respond to God's Word. 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Are you ready to see how God will shape you along the way?
But wait, you don't have to do it alone. In fact, we'd rather you do it in a group! If you're ready to take that step, we have three group experiences for you to choose from that will provide rich community and accountability to keep you on track. Season One of NT260 launches on January 3rd. Sign up online today.
NT260 will help us to be rooted in Scripture, so we can be ready for life. Have you checked the resource page Pastor Joshua mentioned on Sunday? He's built a library of recommendations of books, podcasts, articles, and video teaching to help believers handle the realities of life through a gospel lens. Check it out!
What do Steven Spielberg, Ben & Jerry's, and the US Navy have in common?
Be sure to join us on Sunday morning to find out as we launch a new series titled, Sincerity Can Lead to Death. We'll unpack a rather unusual story of Scripture and see that doing what we think is good doesn't matter if it isn't aligned with God's Word. We'll also have a few Child Dedications, so you don't wanna miss it.
See you on Sunday!