Transitions - Intro
Posted by Nic Colgrove | Labels: Studies, Transitions | Posted On Monday, August 2, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Changes... Transitions... Developments... a Shift.... No matter how you put it, we are in a world of constant change. The world and culture we live in will continue to change. We physically as people will change, grow, and mature. Everything will transition; and all of that can be a little overwhelming.
However, there is GREAT news in the midst of this. Because God is a part of our lives, we should be a little accustom to "This Newness" we face.
1 Cor.5:7 "If any man be in Christ, he is a NEW creature; old things are passed AWAY; behold, all things are become NEW."
As well, I feel God has been anticipating our changes for some time. Nothing comes to a surprise to him. I really think it is summed this up very well in the following quote:
"Change is never complete, and change never ceases. Nothing is ever quite finished with; it may always begin over again. And nothing is quite new; it was always somehow anticipated or prepared for."
- C.S. Lewis
Our purpose for the next study series is to prepare and plan for these changes, while we utilize the wisdom of the church elders and leaders. We have several topics that have been identified, and we have asked several church leaders to come in and talk to our group.
The topics may cover "Church Leadership", "Finances and Faith", maybe "Discipleship." But the topics will sure to cover something that is close to the leaders heart. I'm looking forward to this study. I will continue to blog to these subjects as well. The complete study will last around 5 weeks (depending on availability of church leaders.)
If you are looking for a time to join our study, this would be it!! Monday nights @ 7:00 PM.
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To start off each of the weeks, we will be asking a couple members to share their testimony. Cody was willing to be the first, and shared his story tonight during the study. In this "Transition" process I feel this is important, because we are asking for these church leaders to share a little bit about themselves. We are asking them to open up to us, we should be available to do the same thing. As well, this gives us an opportunity to connect in a closer way leaders of wisdom. To share your story, it can be simple. REALLY SIMPLE. You can easily and effectively share your story in 7 sentences. Outlined in 3 easy categories as outlined in the study series "Contagious Christian." BC ==> CHRIST ==> AD Please take a look at the following outline to help you come up with your own story. Sharing our story.. our hope... our joy... is an opportunity. I hope we all take full advantage.
1 Peter 3:15 "In your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."How to Outline Your Story:
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1. BC (Before Christ became a part of your life)
- A. What was your early spiritual background, and how did it affect you as you grew up?
- B. What caused you to begin to consider following Christ?
2. CHRIST (How did you meet Christ)
- A. What realization did you come to that finally motivated you to recive Christ?
- B. Specifically, how did you recieve Christ?
3. AD (After Christ became part of your life)
- A. How did your life begin to change after you trusted Christ?
- B. What other benefits have you experienced since becoming a Christian?
- C. [End with a followup/concluding open ended question]
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