I am excited about what God is doing as we look toward January. There are so many testimonies of how God is leading us to focus outward to the world God has placed before us. Below are some updates, dates, and reminders.
- November 17, 24, and Dec. 1 -- Engage studies continue on Sunday night and on Wednesday's of these weeks as well. Both begin at 6pm.
- November 17: Church Survey. We have enough surveys to help us proceed. We won't be asking for the survey this Sunday.
- November 24: The Hammils will be visiting with us during worship. This is a very special Northside family who willingly left a life of comfort to focus on missions in Asia.
- December 1: Connect Group Fellowship Breakfast and White Christmas emphasis during worship.
Pray that God will continue to bring forth leaders to help us reach a goal of adding at least 10-12 more adult Connect Groups. People are stepping up already. We need you to continue to encourage people to follow God when making their decisions about our new direction. Remember, if nothing changes, then nothing will change. It takes all of us stepping up to lead in order for people to follow.
Thanks so much for the part you are playing in leading others!
Bible Study Session Helps:
This week’s study provides a rich description of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. There is so much we could talk about as we move through the passages; yet I realize our time is limited. Please be aware that there will be some in your group who struggle with their security in Christ or who don’t know Christ at all. Leave enough time for discussion throughout this session to help adults process the rich meaning of these passages.
I have attempted to provide discussion points for each passage, but there will be a need for brief lectures at certain points, in order to expedite your time. I have also suggested two video clips as optional learning tools. One video can be accessed via You Tube. I have provided a link to the other video below.
Below is the downloadable Word document for this weeks teaching helps. Feel free to copy, paste, delete, or edit any of the content.
Download Directions: Click the above link. When the file opens choose "Download" located in the upper right corner of the window. Let me know if you have any questions.
