01 Sep “Unexpected Greatness” – Woonsocket
Life Group Leader Training: Only for apprentices ready to lead a group.
TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE:
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Check the Events Page for What is Happening (not everything is listed here) (waterschurch.org/events):
NEW ENGLAND LOCATIONS
PAT BARRET CONCERT INFO:
There are a limited number of General Admission tickets available at the NA Campus bookstore and there is a church presale discount available online through 10am Monday, June 17th.
NEW BOOK BY PASTOR TIM: “ENDING EMPTINESS” now available in our Lobbies, Kindle, and Nook endingemptiness.com
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Reminders:
✳ Please regularly check your Planning Center profiles for requests to join your life groups, remove members from the list that no longer attend, or add members not listed. Please ensure that you have added no-reply@churchcenter.com to your email contacts so that you do not miss an email from Planning Center and encourage your members to do so as well. This will ensure you do not miss a member request or any emails that come from the Planning Center site. Thank you!
Waters Class Schedule:
- 1st Sunday: Discover Waters – after 1st service
- 2nd Sunday: NO CLASSES
- 3rd Sunday: Connect Class – after 1st service
- 4th Sunday: Baptism Class – after 1st service
Waters Help: Need marriage and family care or have a group member in need of marriage and family care? Click here: help resources page or visit waterschurch.org/help
Location Text Alerts:
| North Attleboro | Text “subscribe” to 508 695-1300 | |
| Norwood | Text “subscribe” to 781 762-3357 | |
| Apollo Beach | Text “subscribe” to 813 642-6979 | |
| Woonsocket | Text “subscribe” to 833 241-4837 | |
| Southcoast | Text “subscribe” to 508 809-3490 | |
Key Verse:
Ice breaker
Q: Breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?
Woonsocket is One of God’s Unexpected Harvest Fields.
John 4:1-5 (ESV)
Like the overlooked village of Sychar, Woonsocket and other similar places might seem insignificant or even dismissed by the world.
Luke 14:12-14 (ESV)
Jesus sees places like Woonsocket and Sychar differently than the world does. They are not just cities to pass through but communities full of people who need God’s love and acceptance. The lost and the outcasts are the ones Jesus seeks, and they are often found in places we might least expect.
Q. How can we shift our perspective to see our community as a ripe field for God’s harvest? How can we start reaching out to those who might be overlooked or marginalized?
2. God Has a Purpose for You in the Harvest
Just as Jesus had a divine appointment in Sychar, God has a purpose for each of us in our communities. We may not always see it, but we are called to share His message and participate in the harvest He has prepared.
John 4:27-30 (ESV)
The Samaritan woman’s simple testimony led an entire town to Jesus. Likewise, your story can catalyze someone else’s journey toward Christ, no matter how simple it may seem. We are called to participate actively in the harvest, sharing our testimonies and inviting others to “come and see.”
Q. What simple story or testimony do you have that could lead someone to Christ? How can you be intentional about sharing that with others in your community?
3. Jesus Wants to Be Revealed to the Sinner and the Lost.
Jesus deliberately chose to reveal Himself to the people of Sychar, who were considered outcasts. In the same way, He desires to reveal Himself to the lost and weary in our communities. Our role is to invite, invest, and lead them to Him.
John 4:39-42 (ESV)
The impact of Jesus’ time in Sychar went beyond the Samaritan woman’s initial testimony. Many more believed because they encountered Jesus personally. This underscores the importance of bringing people to church and encouraging them to pursue a personal relationship with Christ.
Q. Who in your life is God calling you to invite to “come and see”? How can you help them move from hearing about Jesus to encountering Him personally?
Challenge
Intentionally Seek Out the Overlooked:
This week, make it a priority to reach out to someone in your community who might be overlooked or marginalized. Whether it’s a neighbor, a co-worker, or someone you encounter daily, invite them to church or share your testimony with them. Trust that God has already prepared their heart for this encounter.
Action Item
Share Your Story:
Identify one person in your life who needs to hear about Jesus. Share your testimony with them this week, and invite them to church or a small group gathering. Let the Holy Spirit guide your words and actions as you step out in faith.
Leader Prompts:
Facilitate Outreach: Discuss practical ways your group can reach out to the community, particularly those who may feel overlooked or outcast. Plan an outreach event or small gathering to invite others to experience the love of Christ.
Scripture Meditation
Proverbs 18:10 (ESV)
” The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”
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