September 10, 2021
Important Info:
Watch the Video on Multiplication - Last week we uploaded a video that elaborates a bit on what the process of raising up new leaders and multiplying life groups should look like. Your group may be going through this process sooner than you think, so make sure you are informed. Video link
Childcare for Family Weekend - As predicted, the spots went fast! We are encouraging people to join a waitlist as we expect that we will be able to open up some more spots. However, we would still encourage you develop creative solutions with your group!
Servants for Tuesday and Thursday Nights - New people are continuing to join our church, and they have a LOT of kids. Plants & Pillars on Tuesdays and AWANA on Thursdays are continuing to grow, and it is so exciting to serve these families and teach the word to these children! However, the growing numbers require growing teams of servants! For Thursdays, we are looking for more people to serve in AWANA. For Tuesdays, we could use some people who could serve (even on a rotating basis) in childcare for the life groups that meet at the same school as Plants & Pillars and for some of the leaders in that ministry. Please highlight these opportunities for your groups! For AWANA, you can sign-up online (https://compassbibletv.churchcenter.com/people/forms/216719). For Tuesday nights, contact keegan@compassbible.tv
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Behind the Scenes - Jesus’ Desire for the Church
John 17:20-26
1. Read Ephesians 4:1-3. After three chapters full of rich theology, what does the fact that Paul begins the applicational section of this letter focused on unity tell us about the importance of unity? What are some ways we might be tempted to underemphasize something that is clearly so important to God?
2. In what ways do you need to guard yourself from being a source of disunity in the church? Look specifically at the six things mentioned in the sermon. Which two would you like to focus on the most in your own life so that you can be a person who is pushing the church toward greater unity?
3. Read John 17:20-21. In what ways can strong unity among believers help our witness to a lost world? In what ways can disunity among believers hurt our witness? How will these realities encourage you to pursue unity with other believers?
4. Read Philippians 3:20-21. How will the reality of heaven help your perspective when it comes to pursuing unity this week?
5. Read John 13:34-35. If the bar is to love others like Jesus loved us, we all have room for improvement. What are some specific ways your love could look more like Christ’s this week?
