Sunday Reflections and Discipleship Notes
Apr 13
Big Idea:
We are all Natural Born Sinners, but God by His Grace through our faith gives us His transforming Life!
Memory Verse:
Romans 5:8 (NIV)
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Action Step:
Memorize your verse, meditate on it this week, and ask God to help you LIVE in your freedom found through Jesus.
Random Thoughts:
- I could not be more proud of our volunteers and workers at Church at the Grove! You guys shined yesterday at our Easter Celebration and it wouldn’t have been so great without you. Thank you for loving Jesus and loving people in our community.
- Yesterday was such a significant day on so many fronts. Several people responded by faith and turned to follow Jesus! Wow! That is what it is all about and why we do what we do.
- I am blown away by how God used the testimonies of so many people yesterday in our “Cardboard Testimony” experience.
- Ric and the band nailed it. Ric continues to grow into an incredible worship leader that leads us to the throne of God. Shelley can flat out sing and the band is awesome. I love those guys.
- Thank you to Craig and Rosemary for coming up with a great plan for our children’s ministry for Sunday. It was needed and was great. I love seeing children and their parents smile.
- Kately is doing an amazing job with our greeters and hosts! I think our people were shown warmth and acceptance yesterday.
- Thank you Sherry Watkins and Morgan McHugh for taking pictures yesterday. What a great idea. I think credit goes to Nathan for that one. That will be meaningful for the families.
- The Easter Egg hunt on Saturday was awesome. Thank God for great weather! What a turnout! Lots of kids and families.
- I can’t believe the crowd yesterday! Well, I can believe it because God is doing something. We shattered many records and had many “firsts” I am cautious to get too caught up into numbers and attendance but it is encouraging to see God grow His church. I am wondering if we are prepared for what may happen.
- Our CATGrove community did an amazing job of inviting their friends and family. You guys are awesome! I know that people are praying and investing in other people’s lives and I loved being introduced to your guests. Yeah!
- Jill’s birthday was on Easter this year. She is the best! Caleb’s birthday is Monday April 13! I can’t believe he is 4!
- I loved having all of my family there with us yesterday! Butch, Terri, my mom, Katie and Michael, Meg and Bobby, Carleigh and Jeb and Harper Grace and Luke. It made a great Easter even better!
- It was so awesome having Mrs. Seargent there with us yesterday at church! I loved what she shared about God’s work in her life and her little grandson Shane placed his faith in Jesus! Mrs. Seargent is the lady who lives in the home we are working on through the ministry of Resurrecting Hope!
- I can’t believe Kenny Perry let the Masters slip away! Ahggggg!
- Lunch yesterday was Amazing! We were able to hang out with amazing friends and I was overwhelmed with Jimmy’s cooking. That boy can cook! I love Jimmy and Christi and I am thankful they are a part of our family.
- I am thanking God for His faithfulness and goodness!
Even though they were called “Cardboard Testimonies” … they spoke LOUD and CLEAR of the presence of God, what He has done, and what He is doing through individuals at CATG. What an amazing presentation!
Joyce Nobles