Witnesses in Quarantine: John 19: 16-42 Discussion Questions
During this pandemic in what ways have you been reminded that you aren’t in control and how does it comfort you to know that Jesus in control? How has being a member of our church family helped you through this time? How will you help others in our church family this week? How are you tempted to finish your salvation with good works and how will you trust that Jesus finished it? How are you tempted to despair that certain sins are unforgivable and how will you trust that Jesus finished it? What opportunities have you had to bear witness during this [...]
Witnesses in Quarantine: Matthew 6:25-34 Sermon Discussion
“I am immortal until God’s work for me to do is done.” –Henry Martyn How should knowing God will keep you alive until he is done with you change what you are most worried about? How should remembering He is the giver, sustainer, and sovereign of all your life help your worries? How (in the gospel) has God provided better than your worst worry? What activities have increased your worry during the current crisis? (Social Media, Conversations about Coronavirus, stat watching) How will you use time and energy for the kingdom this week instead of cultivating more worry? [...]
Witnesses in Quarantine | Acts:18 | Sermon Discussion
How has God uniquely prepared and equipped you to be a witness at this time? Specifically, how does the promise of God’s coming Kingdom of Christ with no sin and no fear of death free you up to react and live differently from those around in this time of crisis? (Think money, time, sacrifices, risks, emotions, outrage, anxiety) Who do you need to share the gospel with this week? Stop now and pray for opportunities. What steps will you take to do so? Be specific Where as God uniquely placed you in this quarantine? What opportunities for ministry [...]
VIRTUAL BFG for 3/ 22/2020
In light of the new CDC guidelines which caution us from entering into crowds of no more than 10, we are asking our BFGs to attempt to meet virtually this week. To help with this we really need our leaders to attempt a virtual meeting. This will be crucial in maintaining our fellowship. This week let's keep it simple. Share specific prayer requests and pray for one another as a group. There are three venues for virtual meetings that you can use. FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Hangout. Here is a very detailed tutorial that Joe Martin has put together [...]
Don’t Waste Your Pandemic: A Church Member’s Guide to Quarantine
Be a Witness As everyone continues to react to the latest news surrounding COVID-19, we have an opportunity to stay calm and display steadiness in the gospel. Make sure to share with others that your confidence today and hope in the future is in Jesus, who has died for your sins and has been raised from the dead to promise you an eternal kingdom with no more pandemics. Use Social media to speak good news rather than more bad news. Look for opportunities to share Jesus with overwhelmed neighbors at the grocery store. As you call and check [...]
Prayer Guide
PRAYER GUIDE Pray for the end of the spread of this virus Pray for healing for those who are sick Pray for protection from the virus Pray for our church to live by faith and not by fear Pray for our church to have wisdom and unity Pray for our church to model courageous, sacrificial love to one another and to the community Pray for our church to proclaim the Gospel Pray for wisdom for our pastor and church staff: Pastor Jeremy, Clay, Dan, Mary, and Eric Pray for wisdom for our political leaders at the local, state, [...]