The Countdown Shuffle

You guys really got into the crazy clothing for large group and it was amazing to see!!  Here are some pictures to remember.  And at the end, the video!

Application: Finances

"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6 : 2 - 4

Radical Vision

"Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven." Matthew 6 : 1

Seeking Perfection

"Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5 : 48

Compassion By The Book

So last week we mentioned a way you can make a difference, by donating your books to a NonProfit started by non other than one of our own, Kurtis Griess.  He wrote about his organization below to give you some information about what inspired him and exactly what he does.  Enjoy!  And start thinking and praying about what you can do to help.

Realizations

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5 : 6

Conversational Prayer

The second part of Large Group was some time in small groups focusing on prayer; conversational prayer.

Lectio Divina

This week large group was fun and different.  So I'm going to switch up the blog!  Instead of one recap post, I'll post something tonight and the next two days. Each post will be about some aspect of large group that I feel deserves its own space.  Tonight I'll write about Lectio Divina.

But first I want to make a quick shout out to our worship team.  Thank you so much Brandon and everyone else that makes worship so wonderful each week!  I love hearing the new songs and I appreciate the change of style every once and a while.  You guys rocked it out tonight and I loved it.  I can't wait for next week!

Now for the serious business...