Posts with the category “coregroup-discussion-guides”
Entourage Discussion Guide - Week 4
by Parker Patton and Dan Hutti on March 17th, 2024
WelcomeWelcome to week 4 of our Entourage series, where we take a deeper look at the people surrounding Jesus during the last weeks leading up to his crucifixion. This week, we are focusing on Peter and the unexpected ways God works in our lives.Opening PrayerHey God, thank you for the opportunity to come together and focus on your presence in our lives today. As we discuss your friend Peter, stir... Read More
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Entourage Discussion Guide - Week 3
by Sarah Turner on March 10th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Entourage - Week ThreeWritten by Dan Hutti and Parker PattonWelcomeThis week’s discussion guide continues to focus on Jesus’ entourage. We first discussed the sisters, Mary and Martha, then Judas, and now Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathea. The biblical descriptions of these two people are limited, but we can still learn from them and their sacrifices for Jesus. Let’s get st... Read More
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Entourage Discussion Guide - Week Two
by Parker Patton and Dan Hutti on March 1st, 2024
Written by Parker Patton and Dan Hutti WelcomeThis week during our sermon series Entourage, we will continue to explore the stories of the people who surrounded Jesus during his final days before the crucifixion. We now focus on one of the most infamous characters in the Bible, and certainly the most infamous of the disciples: Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Jesus. Opening PrayerHey God, than... Read More
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Entourage Discussion Guide - Week One
by Dan Hutti and Parker Patton on February 25th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Entourage - Week OneWritten by Dan Hutti and Parker PattonWelcomeThis sermon series focuses on key people in Jesus' entourage. None of the people discussed in this sermon series are perfect, but they can all teach us something and help us in our pursuit of Jesus. This week we will focus on Mary and Martha, how they served Jesus, and what we can learn from their relationship with ... Read More
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Money Talks: Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Denee Bowers and Chris Burford on February 16th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Money Talks - Week ThreeWritten by Denee Bowers and Chris BurfordWelcomeWhew! We made it to the last week of our Money Talks series! We hope these three weeks have been a time of opening our hearts to new possibilities when it comes to money. We are ending by talking about generosity and impact. Scripture regularly reminds us that we can’t take our money and possessions with us w... Read More
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Money Talks: Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Chris Burford and Denee Bowers on February 10th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Money Talks - Week TwoWritten by Chris Burford and Denee BowersWelcomeIn 1979, a new book series began under an interesting theme. The series was called “Choose Your Own Adventure” and the reader would be thrown into the protagonist role in mysteries and in epic fantasy worlds. In every story, there would be multiple crossroads where decisions would need to be made at key point... Read More
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Money Talks: Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Denee Bowers and Chris Burford on February 4th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Money Talks - Week OneWritten by Denee Bowers and Chris BurfordWelcomeMoney is a part of all of our lives, but many of us were taught to never talk about it. It is a huge part of our day to day, but it can often feel like we are on our own when it comes to decision making around our finances. While many churches only talk about it when they are asking you to give, money and mater... Read More
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Clean Slate: Week 4 Discussion Guide
by Sherrill Wall and Jenny Huffman on January 26th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Clean Slate - Week FourWritten by Sherrill Wall and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeThis is the final week of our series, Clean Slate. We began the series with the precept that less is often better. During that first week we were challenged to consider what things are essential – what we truly value and what activities simply keep us busy. Next, our thoughts focused on beginning any changes ... Read More
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Clean Slate: Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Jenny Huffman and Sherrill Wall on January 19th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Clean Slate - Week ThreeWritten by Jenny Huffman and Sherrill WallWelcomeWe all have a rhythm to our life, a routine, parts of our day that always seem to happen whether we plan for them or not. Sometimes these routines are beneficial, but sometimes they are not! Sometimes we need a change, and change does not just happen. Meaningful change happens when we create new habits and w... Read More
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Clean Slate: Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Sherrill Wall and Jenny Huffman on January 12th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Clean Slate - Week TwoWritten by Sherrill Wall and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeThis is the second week in our series Clean Slate, which offers an opportunity for change. Last week in the series opener, Pastor Matt suggested that less is better – that change in our lives requires subtraction first. We need to pare down to what is essential and focus on what is most important. Hopefully y... Read More
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Clean Slate: Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Sherrill Wall and Jenny Huffman on January 5th, 2024
CoreGroup Guide | Clean Slate - Week OneWelcomeWelcome to a new year of CoreGroup discussions! Our first sermon series of the year is called Clean Slate: New Habits for a New Year. This series offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year – goals met, mistakes made, lessons learned, and places of gratitude. This is also an opportunity to look ahead at the year to come. What hopes and dr... Read More
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Simply Christmas - Week 4 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on December 17th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Simply Christmas - Week 4Guide written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeWe are almost there, Christmas is nearly here (peep that Christmas Eve worship schedule if you haven’t already). It can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. So, it is fitting that this week we are focusing on grace. The grace God extends to us and the grace we can share with others. Opening Praye... Read More
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Simply Christmas - Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Denee Bowers and Jenny Huffman on December 8th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Simply Christmas - Week 3Guide written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeA simple truth about Christmas…it almost never goes exactly as planned. Things go off the rails and we are forced to deal with things we didn’t see coming. We can respond to these interruptions with stress and frustration, or we can take them as an opportunity to open ourselves up to God and those arou... Read More
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Simply Christmas - Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Denee Bowers and Jenny Huffman on December 4th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Simply Christmas - Week 2Guide written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeIn this series we are trying to shift our focus from all of the material parts of Christmas to the spiritual and relational opportunities God presents us with. If we are able to simplify things like gift giving and party planning we can create space for things like connecting with God and caring for th... Read More
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Simply Christmas - Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Denee Bowers on November 25th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Simply Christmas - Week 1Guide written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeIn the first week of this series we are thinking about being present. It can be easy to get caught up in gift giving, travel details, and party planning, but God is calling us to something much less complicated. This Christmas could look completely different if we are able to focus our minds and hearts... Read More
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One: Finding Unity in a Divided World - Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on November 18th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | ONE: Finding Unity in a Divided World - Week 3Guide written by Dan HuttiWelcomeThis sermon series has focused on the concept of unity, which Pastor Matt defined as “maintaining a posture of love across difference.” This week we are discussing how to deal with division. What do we do in the face of division? Are our divisions more important than our relationships? In some cases, t... Read More
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ONE: Finding Unity in a Divided World - Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Chris Burford and Dan Hutti on November 10th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | ONE: Finding Unity in a Divided World - Week 2Guide written by Chris Burford and Dan HuttiWelcomeNow this is a true story. In 1936, there was a man named Edward who fell in love with a woman who had been divorced twice. There was a policy in place at Edward's job that forbade them from marrying. So, Edward weighed the pros and cons of that job and decided to part ways in order... Read More
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ONE: Finding Unity in a Divided World - Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Dan Hutti and Chris Burford on November 3rd, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | ONE: Finding Unity in a World of Division - Week 1Guide written by Dan Hutti and Chris BurfordWelcomeIn a world that is so divided along cultural issues, politics, money, and faith, how do we find unity with people that are different than us? Does unity even matter? The Bible urges us to live in unity with one another but that seems impossible in a world of division. In this seri... Read More
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No Regrets - Week 4 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on October 27th, 2023
Core Group Guide No Regrets - Week FourWritten by: Sherrill Wall & Jenny HuffmannWelcomeThis is the final week of our series, No Regrets. In this series we have looked at the way we handle mistakes, and we have considered three essential steps in moving forward in relationships with God and with others. The first step is recognizing and owning our mistakes. Pastor Charity defined obstacles we... Read More
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No Regrets - Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on October 19th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | No Regrets - Week ThreeGuide written by: Jenny Huffman and Sherrill WallWelcomeThis is the third week of our sermon series No Regrets: Moving Beyond Mistakes. In the first week we talked about Recognizing and naming our mistakes. In the second week we talked about Rethinking our mistakes and the concept of repentance. This week we move towards Repairing our mistakes. But what doe... Read More
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No Regrets - Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on October 13th, 2023
Written by: Jenny Huffman & Sherrill WallPart 2 - Rethink ItLast week we started a new series called No Regrets: Moving Beyond Mistakes. We began by acknowledging that we all make mistakes and that an important first step is to reckon with our responsibility. The next essential element for moving beyond our mistakes is reflection and repentance. WelcomeThis week we are challenged to consider th... Read More
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No Regrets - Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on October 7th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | No Regrets - Week OneWelcomeThis week we began a new sermon series called No Regrets: Moving Beyond Mistakes. The truth is, we all make mistakes. This is part of being human! But sometimes we struggle to recognize our mistakes, repair the damage done by our mistakes, learn from our mistakes, and move past our mistakes. That is what this sermon series is all about. These are not e... Read More
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Inside Voice - Week Four Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on September 30th, 2023
Week Four Discussion GuideIt has been written that "birds are something truly special. What other group of animals has such a widespread and beloved hobby dedicated to simply looking at them. There are birds on every continent and just about every human civilization that’s ever existed has grown up in a landscape filled with birds. It is no wonder, then, that so many cultures have assigned a great... Read More
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Inside Voice - Week Three Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on September 23rd, 2023
Eleanor Roosevelt once said "Do one thing everyday that scares you. Those small things that make us uncomfortable help us build courage to do the work we do.” It was a bold way to look at stepping outside of a comfort zone. That isn't easy for all of us. Taking a leap of faith can be downright frightening, but sometimes those leaps lead to wonderful things.Icebreaker - Have you ever felt compell... Read More
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Inside Voice - Week Two Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on September 16th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Inside Voice - Week 2Welcome! Last week Pastor Matt Miofsky began a new sermon series called Inside Voice: A Study of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 of this series focussed on the Holy Spirit as Fire – a fire that refines, illuminates, empowers, and energizes our lives. As part of last week’s discussion, we watched a meditation video from Pastor Adam Baker. Take a few minutes at the beg... Read More
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Inside Voice - Week One Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on September 9th, 2023
Welcome to CoreGroups! Ice Breaker: Share a brief introduction (if there are new people in your group) OR share a highlight from your summer (if an existing group) and one or two words that come up for you when you hear Holy Spirit.Opening Prayer: Holy Spirit, we are so grateful to be together today. We thank you for you presence with us among us. May you illuminate what we most need to hear as we... Read More
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Faith Like A Child: Week 4 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on June 5th, 2023
Faith Like a Child - Part 4 Dependency Written and submitted by Curriculum Writing Team Jen Jordan, Rebekah Backowski, & Sherrill Wall(This week our talk focuses on the word and idea “dependency” please be mindful of the use of the word in relation to addiction, this can be triggering to many people) Opening Prayer Gracious God, we come together as a group to learn from your Word and each other.... Read More
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Faith Like A Child: Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on May 26th, 2023
Faith Like a Child - Part 3 Saying SorryContributing Curriculum Team Writers: Sherrill Wall & Rebekah BackowskiWelcomeToday we consider something almost all parents and teachers insist that children practice in their interactions with others at home, in school, and on the playground, and yet as adults we often have ceased to use in our own interactions – saying “I’m sorry.” Rather than addressin... Read More
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Faith Like A Child: Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on May 19th, 2023
Discussion Guide for Faith Like A Child - Part 2: PLAYContributing Curriculum Team Writers: Rebekah Backowski & Sherrill WallWelcomeThis is the second week of our sermon series entitled, “Faith Like A Child.” In today’s CG discussion we will present how PLAY et al is vital in ways we may not have imagined! Science has studied the value of mammal play in….yep, you guessed it…rats. In his journal ... Read More
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Faith Like A Child: Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on May 14th, 2023
Faith Like a Child – Part 1 Wonder A dandelion, a worm, a butterfly, a rock, a seashell, a rainbow, a cloud – all have the possibility of wonder. Things in our everyday surroundings that so easily go unnoticed often become the object of fascination and/or amazement to the children in our lives. Do you remember your first big natural discovery? Or have you been the recipient of some precious wild... Read More
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Burnout: Week 4 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on May 5th, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Burnout - Week 4Welcome:This is the fourth week of our sermon series called Burnout: Rest and the Power of Going Dark. In today’s CoreGroup discussion we will continue to wrestle with what it means to rest for something, not just to rest from something. The truth is, God needs us to be revived, refreshed, and renewed for the meaningful work the rest of the week holds for us! God ... Read More
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Burnout: Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on April 28th, 2023
Nature is beautiful. In some of us, nature has the ability to put our souls at rest and ground us in ways that feel restorative. From epic hikes through national parks to just relaxing in the backyard or at a park, it feels good to be outside. God designed some truly wonderful creatures, feelings, and experiences.God also placed unique aspects in nature that can be physical manifestations of Hi... Read More
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Burnout: Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on April 21st, 2023
CoreGroup Guide | Burnout - Week 2Welcome!Last week Pastor Matt began our sermon series called Burnout: Rest and the Power of Going Dark. We learned that burnout is defined as a state of emotional, spiritual, mental, and/or physical exhaustion. But at the end of the sermon, Matt suggested that, “Burnout is not really about overworking; it’s about an unhealthy rhythm of living.” In other words, bur... Read More
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Burnout: Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on April 16th, 2023
Week 1 Discussion GuideIn 2021, U.S. tennis star Naomi Osaka made headlines at the French Open not for her performance, but for what she did off the court. At that time, Osaka was No. 2 in the world's tennis rankings and was one of the highest paid athletes. It is safe to say that tennis was a passion for Osaka. In a step that seemed to be out of nowhere, Osaka just started skipping obligated m... Read More
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Easter Sunday: Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on April 8th, 2023
Core Group Discussion GuideEaster Reflection"Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless."— Charles M. CroweThis week we will be taking a break from our traditional discussion guide. We will be coming together as core groups to reflect, share, and listen. Let's Pray and then discuss these ideas together. Opening prayerJesus, the greatest gift we receive from ... Read More
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Who Is Jesus: Week 5 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on April 3rd, 2023
Who is Jesus?Jesus is the Good ShephardContributing Writers: The Gathering Curriculum Writers: Dan Hutti, Rebekkah BackoskiOpening PrayerDear Lord — You are our good shepherd. You are with us and guide us always. Please be with our conversation as we continue to discuss who you are and what you mean to us. It’s in your name we pray. Amen.Ice BreakerThis week we are talking about how Jesus is the g... Read More
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Who Is Jesus: Week 4 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on March 25th, 2023
Who is Jesus?Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.Discussion guide written by: Rebekah Backoski, Dan Hutti; with Praxis contribution by Kelley Webber. A note: Leaders, at the end of this guide you will find a list of upcoming events. These events would be great to invite your group to attend together as a form of fellowship and discipleship. (Find exhaustive list of Gathering events on the ap... Read More
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Who Is Jesus: Week 3 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on March 17th, 2023
Week three: Jesus is the VineContributing Writers: The Gathering Curriculum Writers: Dan Hutti, Rebekkah Backoski & Praxis Team-Kelley Webber Opening Prayer Jesus, thank you for showing us who you are and for inviting us into a relationship with you. You are the true vine. Please be with us as we discuss what this means. It’s in your name we pray. Amen. Ice breaker This sermon series has been focu... Read More
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Who Is Jesus: Week 2 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on March 12th, 2023
Who is Jesus? Week Two: Jesus is the Light of the WorldContributing Writers: Dan Hutti, Rebekah Backowski with Praxis questions from Kelley WebberOpening prayerJesus, we long to know you! We are grateful to be here in your presence to learn more about your love for us and your promises for our lives. Thank you for blessing this group’s time together. May you stir inside each of our hearts and ... Read More
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Who Is Jesus: Week 1 Discussion Guide
by Sarah Turner on March 6th, 2023
Core Group Discussion GuideSeries: Who is Jesus?Week one: Jesus is the bread of lifeContributing Writers: The Gathering Curriculum Writing & Praxis TeamsOpening prayerJesus, you have been in this world since the very beginning, and you created us. Thank you for bringing us here at this moment. Thank you for this time together and for your presence. Please be with us in this conversation and open o... Read More
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January
Clean Slate: Week 1 Discussion GuideStarting & Sustaining Change // M-Note 1.6.24Clean Slate: Week 2 Discussion GuideStarting Small, Dreaming Big // M-Note 1.13.24Clean Slate: Week 3 Discussion GuideTogether Towards Change...and Healthy Habits // M-Note 1.20.24Clean Slate: Week 4 Discussion GuideSlowing Down for God to Show Up // M-Note 1.27.24
February
More Isn't Always Better // M-Note 2.3.24Money Talks: Week 1 Discussion GuideAshes for Valentine's Day? // M-Note 2.10.24Money Talks: Week 2 Discussion GuideLenten Devotional 2024Money Talks: Week 3 Discussion GuideWhat's your legacy? // M-Note 2.17.24Strength in Numbers: Community in Ministry // M-Note 2.24.24Entourage Discussion Guide - Week One
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February
Explore - Week 1Explore - Week 2Explore - Week 3Explore - Week 4God is Leading Us Forward // M-Note 2.3.23SENT: Week 1 Discussion GuideSomething To Try This Weekend // M-Note 2.10.23SENT: Week 2 Discussion GuideWe're Doing Something Big! // M-Note 2.17.23SENT: Week 3 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 1Lent Devotional Day 2Lent Devotional Day 3SENT: Week 4 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 4Lent Devotional Day 5Lent Devotional Day 6Lent Devotional Day 7
March
Lent Devotional Day 8Lent Devotional Day 9Celebrating BEYOND // M-Note 3.3.2023Who Is Jesus: BONUS Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 10Lent Devotional Day 11Lent Devotional Day 12Who Is Jesus: Week 1 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 13Lent Devotional Day 14Lent Devotional Day 15Lent Devotional Day 16Lent Devotional Day 17The Evening Service is BACK!!! // M-Note 3.10.23Lent Devotional Day 18Lent Devotional Day 19Who Is Jesus: Week 2 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 20Lent Devotional Day 21Lent Devotional Day 22Lent Devotional Day 23The Most Important Sunday of the Year // M-Note 3.17.23Who Is Jesus: Week 3 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 24Lent Devotional Day 25Lent Devotional Day 26Lent Devotional Day 27Lent Devotional Day 28Lent Devotional Day 29Lent Devotional Day 30The Power of Easter and Invitation // M-Note 3.24.23Lent Devotional Day 31Who Is Jesus: Week 4 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 32Lent Devotional Day 33Lent Devotional Day 34Lent Devotional Day 35Lent Devotional Day 36Lent Devotional Day 37You Can't Miss This Part // M-Note 4.1.23Lent Devotional Day 38
April
Lent Devotional Day 39Lent Devotional Day 40Who Is Jesus: Week 5 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 41Lent Devotional Day 42Lent Devotional Day 43Gathering Easter Top 10 List // M-Note 4.6.23Lent Devotional Day 44Lent Devotional Day 45Easter Sunday: Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 46Feeling Burned Out? // M-Note 4.14.23