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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Saturday, November 16th

THIS Saturday is our 3rd annual Breakfast with Santa! Sign up for a time for pictures with Santa and come enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast with us! This event is FREE for the community!

Sign up for a time slot for a photo with Santa on our website at connecttothevine.org/outreach/local-outreach


OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Boxes due back November 17th

Now more than ever, children need great joy! You can give boys and girls in need a tangible expression of God’s love through a gift-filled shoebox. Help Kidzu reach their goal of 100 boxes by picking up a box on Sunday morning or packing one online!

Return boxes by Nov 17th and check out connecttothevine.org/next-gen/kids for more info


THANKSGIVING BAGS

Bring bags back by November 17th

Be sure to pick up Thanksgiving Bag info today! You have the opportunity to bless another family with the items and ingredients they will need for an awesome Thanksgiving meal. Get a reusable bag, fill it with your favorite Thanksgiving makings, and bring back to church by the 17th.

Questions? Email us at questions@connecttothevine.org


VINE MERCH

Closes Nov 15th!

Our online store of Vine merch is open for a few more days! Don't miss out on our awesome Vine Church tees, sweatshirts, and hats!

Buy yours at connecttothevine.org/vine-merch


FRIENDSGIVING

Nov 17th @ CE, Nov 20th @FB

Students, it's that time again- Friendsgiving! Sign up for something to bring to add to the feast, and we will see you there!

Sign up for an item to bring at connecttothevine.org/next-gen/youth

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Scripture (ESV):

Genesis 12:1-4

Genesis 15:4-12

Genesis 15:17-21

Matthew 26:26-28 (NLT)

Romans 8:38-39


Teaching Notes:

- A covenant is an unwavering commitment based on unconditional love.

- Contracts limit liability and define responsibility.

- Through His death and resurrection, Jesus established a new covenant with us.

- When we enter into the new covenant with Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. 


Reflection Questions:

1. Why is it so easy for us to slip into a contract mindset instead of a covenant mindset? How would you describe the difference?

2. How would operating with a covenant mindset impact the way you think about faith both in good seasons and hard seasons?

3. Why is it significant that God chooses to make covenants and not contracts? Why do you think God does this?

4. How does recognizing that Jesus established a new covenant with us impact the way you think about his sacrifice on the cross?

5. How can you remind yourself of the truth that nothing can ever separate you from God because God will always uphold his covenant promises to you? How can you share this truth with others? 



WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL FROM A CHURCH MEMBER