This Sunday I begin a message series called “KEEP THE CHANGE.” It’s not about money, its about the changes God makes in our lives and how we can hold on to them. Our kickoff verse is Philippians 1:3-6 ” I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Let me encourage you today in your faithfulness to Christ. The five basic spiritual disciplines of a Christian are GIVING, WORSHIP, MINISTRY, PRAYER AND GROUPS. You will find opportunities in these areas every week to act out your faith @ The Kirk.
1. GIVING: It is Biblical for me to stir you up to give your tithes (10% of your income to the gospel). Consider how this strengthens you as “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” is played out. To keep your faithfulness in giving, consider using the auto give option available through our envelops on the welcome table, or use online giving features available if you are away or absent.
2. WORSHIP: Don’t miss worship. Every Sunday you are honoring the Sabbath and beating the devil who wants you to drift from the Lord. Find yourself faithful in worship every Sunday – lifting your song, hearing the Word preached and fellowshipping with believers.
3. PRAYER: Intensify your prayer life with a journal. Record your requests so you can go over them and see how God is working. Pray always and you will find God always there ready to fill your life with his presence.
4. MINISTRY: Find something to do for the Lord at the church. What is your ministry? Volunteer in any area of ministry. Email me and I’ll personalize opportunities to your time, talents and temperament so that you can serve faithfully every week.
6. GROUPS: Gather together each week in our midweek PARABLES or SEEKERS Bible studies. If you are a regular attender that is fantastic. If you haven’t been or haven’t been in a while, come back for the summer and see your faith soar like an eagle!
Because of your faithfulness, and God’s faithfulness we go into this next season of the church JUNE-SEPTEMBER with excitement, optimism and faith! God is working and will do more than we can ask or think.
How exciting – we now offer Sunday School classes for three groups - Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age. Pray for this important growth step in our Kid’s Church program. Groups will be using GROUP’S BUZZ Sunday School curriculum to teach Bible Lessons to the Children. Fun, Fast paced and Easy to Learn.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
9:30 AM Family Worship
10:45 AM Traditional Worship
This Sunday I begin a message series called “KEEP THE CHANGE.” It’s not about money, its about the changes God makes in our lives and how we can hold on to them. Our kickoff verse is Philippians 1:3-6 ” I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
