Last Sunday we talked about our prayer for this upcoming season together, that "time of refreshing may come" and that dry things may come back to life. Did you experience the physical release of refreshment from the rain yesterday? This Sunday we will be talking about the cloud of witnesses that have gone before us. What does this mean for us to be surrounded by a cloud of witnesses? And furthermore what it means for Jesus to run the race in front of us on our behalf and how we participate in this.
Times of Refreshing May Come
You're not going to want to miss August 21st for promotion Sunday! This Sunday we are going to be looking at some of Luke's writings in Acts when Peter, who was transformed from a coward to one of the most courageous preachers, invites everyone to repent. Why does he preach that we should repent? Peter says, "so that times of refreshing may come." Whether you are coming out of a season of anxiety and stress or need a literal since of refreshment from this summer heat, we could all use some refreshment.
How Much Is Too Much?
Last Sunday we looked at one of the great passages about prayer where Jesus compares praying to asking, seeking, and knocking. This Sunday we will instead be looking at the question: What does it look like to accept Jesus' invitation and how does that translate to your prayer life? We will then be talking about what dependence on the Lord looks like and how to balance the natural pull of desiring independence.
Worship and Wonder
With the growth of the Children's Ministry at St. Barts, we are continuing to ask for volunteers to help assist this growth. We are abundantly thankful for the opportunity to worship with children of all ages and pray that we will be provided with the help needed to support the progress of this ministry. Katie provides the curriculum to briefly review beforehand and asks that you simply prepare the table, pray over it and ask the Holy Spirit to come, and cultivate a loving presence. All you need is to have the desire to see children experience God.
To find out more about Children's Ministry and connect with Katie, simply fill out this form!
Christ in You, The Hope of Glory
This week we will be exploring what Paul means when he writes, "Christ in you, the hope of glory"? What is hope? What is glory? And how does that correlate to the truth that Christ is in us? The mystery of the gospel is working through these people in Colossians in the midst of their community. Paul speaks to the intentionality of choosing to depend on the Lord for strength and furthermore choosing to align your heart to that of the Father.
Food Truck and Fellowship This Sunday!
Last Sunday Dave expounded on the beauty of courage, compassion, authenticity, and vulnerability. How could we allow ourselves to be changed and how can we grow as a people to live out these qualities? A simple way to begin is to just show up which can start this Sunday after the service for a time of fellowship and food! Hope to see you there!
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Insight On Children's Ministry
Last Sunday we got to pray for Katie Lemming and celebrate her call to become the full time children's ministry director at St. Barts. Watch the video to hear the latest on summer curriculum, the new worship and wonder curriculum that begins in the fall, and about the growth of the children's wing! With the abundance of growth and surplus of children there is always room for more volunteers; if you are ready to step into a volunteer role now, please fill out this FORM so we can contact you!
We look forward to seeing you all this week!
How Can You Relate To The Story?
This Sunday we get to hear from Bill Burns on the well known story of the parable of the prodigal son. Whether you are able to relate to the younger, rebellious brother or the older, dutiful brother, life has a way of bringing us grief, pain, loss, etc. What does this have to say about God's love for us? And, furthermore, are we going to accept the invitation to carry the characteristics of the father in the story into our own lives?
We look forward to seeing you all this week!