Themes: the need for community, growth through gospel friendships, loving as we have been loved in Christ
Call To Worship: I Corinthians 13:1-8a,13
Song Pool: All Creatures, Fields of Grace, How Great Is Our God, You Never Let Go, Ye Wretched Hungry Starving Poor, He Reigns, Holy Holy Holy, And Can It Be, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Central Text: II Corinthians 7:2-7 (NIV at Centre, ESV at Foothills)
Communion: Grace Centre - Every Saturday night and the last Sunday of every other month Grace Foothills - Last Sunday of every month
Close: John 15:11-13,17
Expanding Worship
Series Intro
Background on Series: Introduction, context, maps, resources, articles
1. How do you see Paul modeling friendship? Why does he do what he does?
2. Compare how Paul would have dealt with disappointment (in people), fear (of circumstances), criticism (from others) and friction (in relationships) before he met Christ and how he dealt with those things after meeting Christ.
3. How is Paul affected by the spiritual ups and downs of the Corinthians? Are you affected by your friends and their struggles? If so what does that look like and how do you maintain real hope?
4. Read John 15:9-17. Jesus models friendship for us there. How does the depth of Christ's love for you impact the way you love others? Respond to this statement: "You can only love to the extent to which you have been loved."
5. Where do you go for comfort? Joy? Where did Paul go?
6. Reflect on the last year and ask God to show you the ways he has loved you through the relationships in your lives.
Gospel School of Discipleship offers: A Quest for More (Women Only and Men Only) Register now, classes begin on September 2
Gospel Practice
Consider stepping out to pursue relationships in one of these areas...
Care Communities: See the brochure in the information racks, fill out a connect care, go online to www.graceinfo.org or call Michelle Wooley at 891-2006
Young Adults Ministry meets every Sunday morning at 11:00am in the Youth Room
Gospel School of Discipleship begins a new semester this Wednesday, September 2. Register using the rack brochure, a connect card, contact the office (891-2006) or email Michelle Wooley at
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Men's Breakfast on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30am
Artists' Discussion Group meets every Monday at 6:00pm in the Auditorium
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