There are lots of opportunities to pray together and we would like to invite you to be a part of any that you can participate in.

1. Pre-Service Prayer: We will pray BEFORE service in the Parent Room at 9 am. This prayer time is to connect in prayer together for the upcoming service, the Body of Christ, and Global Issues.

2. After-Service Prayer: Both male & female prayer leaders will be available in the front right corner of the STAGE following each service to pray with those in need of prayer.

3. Each week we take a few minutes to pray for the missionaries we support during service, but we hope that you will take some time out of your week to pray for them before and after service as well.

This week's mission's prayer is for Ellis & Kristen Bosveld serving with Reach Global: EFCA Crisis Response.

Title: The Power of Abiding

Scripture: John 15:9-27

Icebreaker:  What’s your favorite smell and what memory does it bring back?

Summary: In this passage, Jesus teaches His disciples about the importance of remaining connected

to Him, the true vine, and emphasizes the command to love one another as He has loved them, highlighting

the relationship between love, obedience, and joy.

1. What does it mean to you that Jesus loves you in the same way the Father loves Him?

2. How is it different from how love is often defined?

3. What are some examples of sacrificial love you’ve witnessed or experienced?

4. Why do you think the world sometimes reacts negatively to genuine faith?

5. How can we rely on the Holy Spirit when we face opposition?

6. What does it look like for you to testify about Jesus in your context—at work, school, or with family?