February 21, 2025

The Outpost: Keeping the Church Small: Reviewing Chapter One

At the Deacon Retreat we gave everyone a copy of Keeping the Church Small. Over the course of the next several months, I (Pastor Charlie) will be going over each chapter. Be sure to reach the first chapter and then watch the video below! I hope that this rhythm will provide encouragement and ideas over the course of the next several month.

Build My Church Vision Meetings

As mentioned during the Deacon Retreat, we will have several vision meetings to share the exciting plans that are unfolding regarding the “Build My Church” campaign. We are scheduling four vision meetings that will specifically be for those in a Life Group. Each of these meetings will be held at the church in the Auditorium. For groups that have kids in Adventure Club, you will still drop your kids off but then head into the auditorium. For groups that meet on other nights or in homes, simply show up on your given date and head into the auditorium. This will be an exciting night for everyone in Life Groups to hear about the vision of the upcoming church planting and building campaign. Be sure to get this on your group’s radar and calendar! It’s important to note that the agenda for these nights doesn’t require that your Life Groups sit together. The vision nights below will run from 6:45pm to 8:15pm.

Tuesday - April 1 (Adventure Club)

1. Hernandez

2. Lee

3. Wells

4. Reidinger

5. Logier

6. Raulston

7. Dunn

Wednesday - April 2

1. Ames

2. Forest

3. Vermilyea

4. Malave

5. Martin

6. Kaufman

7. Bushardt

Thursday - April 3 (Adventure Club)

1. Campbell

2. Kirchmeyer

3. McCain

4. McMillan

5. Mohtasham

6. Sanborn

Wednesday - April 9

1. Petras

2. Rush

3. Webster

4. Van Hemelryck

5. Howard

6. Riehl

7. Thompson

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
God’s Plan & Sin’s Pain
Genesis 42

1. In what ways might fear have an unhealthy influence in your decision-making process? How should what we are learning in the story of Joseph help put fear to rest?

2. Read 1 Timothy 1:5, 19; 3:9. Why should a good/clear conscience be a goal for every Christian? In what ways might you be tempted to ignore your conscience?

3. Read Hebrews 9:13-14. How do these verses give good news to those who may be struggling with guilt? How is this encouraging to you?

4. How have you personally seen temptations promise happiness but deliver grief? In what current situations do you need to be most reminded of this truth?

5. Read Psalm 16:11. Have you ever thought about your battle against temptation as a fight for true joy? Why is sin the enemy of real joy and how can this help you in your battle against temptation?