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songs this week
Rest On Us
I Speak Jesus
Center
Jesus Have It All
weekly announcements
PURE RESPITE
Sunday, August 24th
We are excited to offer Pure Respite, an event for special needs families in our community and church. This event next Sunday evening will consist of dinner, games, and crafts while parents enjoy an evening out.
RSVP at connecttothevine.org/pure-respite by August 20th.
BAPTISM SUNDAY
Sunday, August 31st
If you've recently made the decision to be baptized, our next Baptism Sunday will be on August 31st during our special 10AM service.
Sign up by today and we will get you connected with a pastor! connecttothevine.org/baptism
CONNECT GROUPS
Groups begin soon!
Signups for our Fall Semester Connect Groups are OPEN! Don't miss out on your chance to join in community with others and grow in your faith!
Find your community at /connect/connect-groups
LABOR DAY SUNDAY
Sunday, August 31st
Join us for a special combined service at 10am at both campuses on Sunday, August 31st along with a free cookout immediately following the service!
Questions? Email questions@connecttothevine.org
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Scripture (ESV):
Genesis 1:26-27
Psalm 139:13-14
1 John 4:8
Matthew 22:37-39
Romans 6:23a
Romans 3:23
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Ephesians 1:4 (NLT)
Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
Matthew 7:13-14
Matthew 16:24
Teaching Notes:
- Everyone is created by God
- Everyone is created by Love!
- Everyone is created to Love!
- Sin is disobedience to God's will.
- When we choose God we are forgiven, set free, and adopted into God's family.
- You can have Christ or you can have control but you can't have both!
Reflection Questions:
1. How does knowing that you were “fearfully and wonderfully made” in God’s image and likeness shape the way you see yourself? How does it shape the way you see others?
2. How does it make you feel to be reminded that God chose you before the foundation of the world? How does that impact the way you consider your own identity?
3. What are the biggest challenges in walking through the “narrow gate” that Jesus describes? How does it make you feel knowing that so many settle for the “wide gate”?
4. If love must be chosen to be real love, how can you intentionally choose to love God more fully this week? How can you choose to love others and love yourself?
5. What areas of your life are you holding on to control rather than surrendering to Christ’s plan? What’s keeping you from letting go?
