Summer Reading
Sunday- Proverbs 3
Monday- Proverbs 12
Tuesday- James 1
Wednesday- James 4
Thursday- 1 Peter 3
Friday- 1 Peter 5
Saturday- Psalm 51
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Lamentations 3:37-5:22
Monday- Ezekiel 1-4
Tuesday- Ezekiel 5-8
Wednesday- Ezekiel 9-12
Thursday- Ezekiel 13-15
Friday- Ezekiel 16-17
Saturday- Ezekiel 18-19
Memorize/Reflect: “…God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Personal Reflection: How does our culture encourage selfishness? What are ways you need to resist the temptation to be selfish and grow in generosity?
Discussion: What are some of the good gifts God has bestowed on you? Who is a person in your life that has been a model of generosity? How does their generous attitude and lifestyle impact their relationships? How does living with generosity shine the light of Jesus to people who do not know the Savior? What is one way you can take a step of consistent generosity in your life? Who is a person you know that could use some generous kindness this week and what can you do to show them the love and presence of Jesus? How can your group extend generosity to someone in need?
Prayer Direction: Pray for eyes to see how generous God has been with you. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see the real needs around you and to grow your heart to want to share with others. Thank God for the generous people He has placed in your life.
“Live It!” Challenge: Think of one thing you have that is very hard for you to share. As a spiritual discipline, find some way to share this item with someone in the coming week. Do it with grace and in the name of Jesus.
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “God of grace, you have given me everything, including Your only Son Jesus. Teach me to give freely to others, in Your name and for Your glory.”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
Summer Reading
Sunday- Proverbs 3
Monday- Proverbs 12
Tuesday- James 1
Wednesday- James 4
Thursday- 1 Peter 3
Friday- 1 Peter 5
Saturday- Psalm 51
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Lamentations 3:37-5:22
Monday- Ezekiel 1-4
Tuesday- Ezekiel 5-8
Wednesday- Ezekiel 9-12
Thursday- Ezekiel 13-15
Friday- Ezekiel 16-17
Saturday- Ezekiel 18-19
Memorize/Reflect: “…God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Personal Reflection: How does our culture encourage selfishness? What are ways you need to resist the temptation to be selfish and grow in generosity?
Discussion: What are some of the good gifts God has bestowed on you? Who is a person in your life that has been a model of generosity? How does their generous attitude and lifestyle impact their relationships? How does living with generosity shine the light of Jesus to people who do not know the Savior? What is one way you can take a step of consistent generosity in your life? Who is a person you know that could use some generous kindness this week and what can you do to show them the love and presence of Jesus? How can your group extend generosity to someone in need?
Prayer Direction: Pray for eyes to see how generous God has been with you. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see the real needs around you and to grow your heart to want to share with others. Thank God for the generous people He has placed in your life.
“Live It!” Challenge: Think of one thing you have that is very hard for you to share. As a spiritual discipline, find some way to share this item with someone in the coming week. Do it with grace and in the name of Jesus.
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “God of grace, you have given me everything, including Your only Son Jesus. Teach me to give freely to others, in Your name and for Your glory.”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
TRIATHLON AT PACIFIC GROVE 2012
It is that time of year again when we get to practice our Organic Outreach with people from all over the world. When you volunteer at the registration booth, you have the opportunity to speak with many different people and if God tells you the time is right, you can ask them if you can pray for them to do well in the race. Don’t miss this chance to reach someone Organically. Sign up at the Community Outreach booth for one of the shifts and you will help to earn much-needed funds for the Food Pantry. Here are the shifts:
Friday, September 7th} 11:30a – 4p
Friday, September 7th} 4 – 7p
Saturday, September 8th} 5:45a – 12p
Sunday, September 9th} 5:45a – 12p
Thank you for your help with this event!
BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE 2012
A big “THANK YOU” to everyone that participated in the drive, whether is was donating backpacks, school supplies or their time helping to put the backpacks together. There will be 550 kids going back to school this year, prepared to learn, thanks to you and your heart to give!
ORGANIC OUTREACH CONFERENCE 2012 - November 8th, 9th & 10th
The theme this year is: BECOMING LIGHTHOUSES IN THE STORMS OF LIFE
This 3-day conference will inspire you to learn creative approaches to discussing your faith naturally! Join us for the annual Organic Outreach Conference here at Shoreline Community Church. We will have speakers such as Mark Mittleberg, Kevin Harney, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, Gene Appel and Sherry Harney. Learn how to share God’s love organically with the people in your life and change the world for Christ. Register today!
In His Name,
Debra Federico and Sharon Burwell
Shoreline Community Church
dfederico@shorelinechurch.org
831.655.0100, x312
TRIATHLON AT PACIFIC GROVE 2012
It is that time of year again when we get to practice our Organic Outreach with people from all over the world. When you volunteer at the registration booth, you have the opportunity to speak with many different people and if God tells you the time is right, you can ask them if you can pray for them to do well in the race. Don’t miss this chance to reach someone Organically. Sign up at the Community Outreach booth for one of the shifts and you will help to earn much-needed funds for the Food Pantry. Here are the shifts:
Friday, September 7th} 11:30a – 4p
Friday, September 7th} 4 – 7p
Saturday, September 8th} 5:45a – 12p
Sunday, September 9th} 5:45a – 12p
Thank you for your help with this event!
BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE 2012
A big “THANK YOU” to everyone that participated in the drive, whether is was donating backpacks, school supplies or their time helping to put the backpacks together. There will be 550 kids going back to school this year, prepared to learn, thanks to you and your heart to give!
ORGANIC OUTREACH CONFERENCE 2012 - November 8th, 9th & 10th
The theme this year is: BECOMING LIGHTHOUSES IN THE STORMS OF LIFE
This 3-day conference will inspire you to learn creative approaches to discussing your faith naturally! Join us for the annual Organic Outreach Conference here at Shoreline Community Church. We will have speakers such as Mark Mittleberg, Kevin Harney, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, Gene Appel and Sherry Harney. Learn how to share God’s love organically with the people in your life and change the world for Christ. Register today!
In His Name,
Debra Federico and Sharon Burwell
Shoreline Community Church
dfederico@shorelinechurch.org
831.655.0100, x312
In just a few weeks, we will launch some new community groups for The Story! If you would like to host a group, please email Jillian. We would love for you to join us at our next training so that you can become equipped to host one of these terrific groups.
Lunch will be provided. Again, please let Jillian know if you would like to come so that we can plan to have enough food and materials.
We hope that you will decide to host one of these exciting new groups!
In just a few weeks, we will launch some new community groups for The Story! If you would like to host a group, please email Jillian. We would love for you to join us at our next training so that you can become equipped to host one of these terrific groups.
Lunch will be provided. Again, please let Jillian know if you would like to come so that we can plan to have enough food and materials.
We hope that you will decide to host one of these exciting new groups!
