Week of 8/10/26-8/16/26

For many people, their job is merely “the daily grind” needed to provide for family or pay the bills. Yet our work is a vital means for fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives and displaying his grace to those around us. We bear God’s image in our workplaces, experiencing his blessings and expressing his nature through our efforts, integrity, creativity, generosity, and excellence. No earthly chore is without the opportunity to observe his divine hand. No challenge in task or relationship is without opportunity to represent God’s heart.

In this book, author and pastor Bryan Chapell shares this biblical perspective of vocation, explaining how God gives purpose to our work by making it an instrument of his grace to our own hearts, as well as a way of bringing his goodness and glory into our world. Chapell explains how we can worship God by our work, rising above drudgery, duty, or self-interest with the understanding that our jobs are unique callings for displaying God’s character and care. Our work is worship when we see the glory beyond the grind, the mission in the mundane, and the grace at work.

In this class, we’ll use How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart to learn practical tools for interpreting Scripture faithfully and confidently. Together, we’ll explore how to read different genres of the Bible, understand passages in their original context, and apply God’s Word to our lives today. Whether you’re a new believer or have been studying the Bible for years, this class will help you grow in your ability to read, understand, and delight in God’s Word.

Loving one another is a clear mark of Christ’s work among us. Learning to love your church, then, is a vital part of following Jesus and making Him known to the world. This term, we’ll work through three studies from the Love Your Church series—Gather, which explores the importance of worshiping together; Honor, which teaches us to love and serve one another as Christ’s body; and Send, which equips us to live on mission in our everyday lives. Join us as we grow in our love for Jesus Christ and His Church.

The Gospel Project follows the story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation over the course of three years. It’s all about Jesus, and every story points back to Him. Each week, every participant—from preschoolers to adults—can study from the same section of Scripture. So, not only will adults be equipped to see Jesus in all of Scripture, but parents will be better able to engage their children in Gospel conversations based on what each age group will study each week.

This month, our Ministry Highlight is the French-speaking church. At Sunday night's family meeting, Mossa highlighted some ways we can be praying for an encouraging them. One main way that we can help support them is simply by showing up to their Sunday afternoon services. Even if you don't speak or understand French (or now Spanish!), simply having your presence in the room is an encouragement to all who are attending. Please consider joining them for the French service at 4pm on Sundays you are available. It is a great encouragement to our brothers and sisters in Christ and a great and easy way to spur them on to endure and persevere in the work the Lord has for them!