Have you ever made a decision at the expense of someone else? Have you prioritized your wants and desires over others? Have you excluded others because of what they believe, think, or say? I have. Unfortunately, this is the human condition, and the Corinthians were just as susceptible to selfishness as we are today. The church in Corinth struggled with being shaped by the culture around them rather than the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Nowadays, we can benefit from the lessons taught to and learned by the Corinthian church. We can understand where selfishness is molded to service.
Last week, in preaching on 1 Corinthian 11, Jordan challenged us to submit ourselves to the Lordship of Jesus, find abundant life in Him, and be guided toward service out of our selfishness. More specifically, we were called to an action step by writing down the name of someone close to us that we don’t know that well yet. So, rather than having this person sit at a different communion table, we should invite them to join us at ours. Who in our Church family is God impressing upon your heart to get to know? Reach out to them and see if you can’t find a time to meet up, encourage one another, and live together as the body of Christ.
As Paul so eloquently writes in 2 Timothy: “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” (2 Tim 2:22). We are not alone in our walk with Christ, nor are we meant to be. We are a family, wholly and dearly loved, and called to love one another just as Christ has loved us.
———
Grace and Peace to you as you follow Him this week!
Mitchell Knight
An Amazing Experience is Planned for our Kids!
Click/tap image for a sharable flyer
Join us in hosting a fun, four-day, Bible, mystery-themed experience – helping kids (PreK to 5th grade) explore some big questions about God. Volunteers needed for set-up, registration, tech support, group guides, general assistance, cleanup, and more. Contact Alexandra Fish to get involved and help kids discover the abundant life God has for them!
Camp Season is Upon us!
Mountainview Christian Camp is a great environment and opportunity for kids to learn and grow in their faith and find abundant life in Jesus! You can find out more and pre-register at MountainviewChristianCamp.org.
The Different Weeks are as Follows:
First Chance Camp (K-5th) - July 19-21
Junior Camp (4th-6th) - July 21-26
Jr. High Camp (6th-8th) - July 28-August 3
Youth Group Continues into Summer
We are excited to continue offering weekly Youth Group meetings throughout the summer. Our students are currently studying the Old Testament and learning about the prophets, the promised and sent messengers of God during times of disobedience in Israel and Judah.
In a culture where we have many things competing for our attention, how can we return to God with our whole soul, heart, mind, and strength? The prophets help us to consider these kinds of questions and more. We encourage any and all junior-high and senior-high students to join us at Youth Group on Sundays from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the church building, where we hope to guide all students to abundant life in Jesus!
Youth Group Students After our Lesson
Join us Next Sunday at 10am!
This Sunday, July 21st, we’ll examine 1 Corinthians 12 and how God equips us to build up the body of Christ. Spiritual gifts are a fantastic blessing, and they help point us and others back toward the gift giver, our Heavenly Father. Join us Sunday at 10 am to see the abundant life God has given you and how you can help others receive it!