September 29, 2023
Focus of the Month
Invite Life Group Men to Tomorrow’s Event
If you haven’t already, Life Group leaders, please remind your men to register for tomorrow’s event. This will be the last event before the Men’s Retreat, so it is a good opportunity to connect with your men as we build up to the retreat!
Deacon Men’s Pre-Retreat Prayer Meeting
Saturday, October 21st we will be meeting at 6pm at the Church Offices (12592 W Explorer Dr Suite 100 Boise, ID 83713) for dinner to prepare and pray for the upcoming Men’s Retreat. Join us for this important time together leading into the Men’s Retreat.
Review Who Has Registered for Men’s Retreat
Here is a link to a document (Last Updated 9/29/23) with a list of the men from each Life Group who are registered for the Men’s Retreat. Use this list to follow up with the men in your Life Groups about getting registered for the Retreat, encouraging them to join us for this important, beneficial time as we study God’s Word together.
Application Questions:
Growing Up In Christ
Ephesians 4:11-16
Application Questions
Read Ephesians 4:11-13. What role do you or should you play in accomplishing the task of “building up” the body of Christ? In other words, how can you contribute to this community in a way that helps others attain “to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ”?
What are some common barriers to growth in a local church context? How can you work through those barriers?
Read Ephesians 4:14. Paul makes it clear that there are spiritual consequences when you choose to skip out on God’s design for the local church. Discuss the consequences Paul lists in verse 14. What consequences have you personally observed when believers neglect to prioritize the body of Christ?
Read Ephesians 4:15-16. Paul lists four key components of a biblical church community: love, submission (to Christ, our head), unity, and proper participation. Of these four qualities, which do you feel Compass Bible Church is strongest in? What are the opportunities for growth at Compass Bible church and how can you work to address them?
