Thanks for joining us for this morning's gathering!
Because the video goes live at 10:30 AM we recommend engaging in the pre-worship/teaching elements a little early so you will be ready to jump right in with us at 10:30!
Just click on the video link below under "Worship and Teaching"!
Make sure you have your Bibles handy as you work your way through this morning's service.
All in all, take time with your family this morning to seek Jesus and engage in worship, prayer, and the renewing of your mind through the scriptures. Follow the gathering order outlined below! Be creative and dedicate this time to Jesus:
Because the video goes live at 10:30 AM we recommend engaging in the pre-worship/teaching elements a little early so you will be ready to jump right in with us at 10:30!
Just click on the video link below under "Worship and Teaching"!
Make sure you have your Bibles handy as you work your way through this morning's service.
All in all, take time with your family this morning to seek Jesus and engage in worship, prayer, and the renewing of your mind through the scriptures. Follow the gathering order outlined below! Be creative and dedicate this time to Jesus:
Give:
- Part of our regular worship is giving generously as we know the Lord blesses those in our church and outside our church community with what we give.
- You can give by clicking the box below.
- You can mail offerings to the offices as well.
Scripture || 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
- Take some time to read this prayer of David as the temple prepares to be built. Do it together or on your own before you listen to the teaching today.
- The point of the reflection time here is not to "study" this passage, but allow it reflect to you your own tendencies towards God and his character driven actions towards you.
- Allow the story to become your story, picture yourself in this scenario, seeing yourself respond to the LORD in ways that figures in this chapter responded to him. Ask Jesus to show you how parts of this story parallel your own life.
- Allow your heart to be moved to thankfulness, confession, joy, grief, or whatever it might be as the Spirit illuminates the text as a mirror to your own life.
- Share these reflections with those around you if you can!
Teaching and Worship:
- Check out the video for today's singing, update, and teaching! Just click the button below.
Discussion and Prayer:
Take some time after the sermon to discuss and process with your family, roommate, or a friend over the phone. Use these questions from Pastor Kurt as a guide to your conversation:
1. Why is it hard for us to take a purposeful break from our work?
2. Why do you think God took a sabbath from His labor in creation?
3. How is it that taking a sabbath can actually help us be more productive? Where have you experienced this in your life?
4. What types of sabbath activities do you think bring you a sense of rejuvenation and restoration? Do you often pursue these things?
5. Think back to the last time you took a break and felt refreshed. What does it stir in you?
6. How can a sabbath time help us spiritually?
Be sure to end your gathering time with prayer.
As you go forward from this time, don't rush into "other activities". Take time for lunch together, and let the morning time dwell a bit!
Take some time after the sermon to discuss and process with your family, roommate, or a friend over the phone. Use these questions from Pastor Kurt as a guide to your conversation:
1. Why is it hard for us to take a purposeful break from our work?
2. Why do you think God took a sabbath from His labor in creation?
3. How is it that taking a sabbath can actually help us be more productive? Where have you experienced this in your life?
4. What types of sabbath activities do you think bring you a sense of rejuvenation and restoration? Do you often pursue these things?
5. Think back to the last time you took a break and felt refreshed. What does it stir in you?
6. How can a sabbath time help us spiritually?
Be sure to end your gathering time with prayer.
- Pray for concerns in the family and your community/world.
- Pray for direction in how to respond to today's teaching.
- Pray for wisdom and discernment in your interactions with others.
- Pray for Spiritual growth in the midst of new daily rhythms.
As you go forward from this time, don't rush into "other activities". Take time for lunch together, and let the morning time dwell a bit!