April 21:Earth Day ~ "Creation Waits" Scripture: Romans 8:12-25
In the beginning, God created all things. God created humans to take care of creation and to be good stewards. All of creation reflects the glory of the Lord, but all of creation is groaning because of the brokenness. Through Christ, we have been saved so that we could be hope for the world. We are called to make a difference. What are some steps you can take today to be hope and to be a good steward of God’s beautiful creation?
April 28: "Prune" Scripture: John 15:1-8
In order to grow good fruit, the branches need to be pruned. Once pruned, the branches are ready to produce and bear good fruit as it seeks nourishment from the vine. Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. Pruning isn’t easy, but it is necessary in order to experience growth. What must you do to prepare to be pruned by God? What needs to be pruned in your life so that you will be prepared to bear fruit? How will you grow closer to God in order to be ready to give Him the glory through your life?
May 5:"Go and Bear Fruit" Scripture: John 15:9-17
Through Christ, we are loved. He calls us to love one another, as He has loved us. Jesus calls us friends. Through Christ, we know about sacrificial love. Having love is imperative to living a life that is worthwhile and meaningful; through love, we can experience complete joy. Because of the love of Jesus in our lives; because of the complete joy we can experience known only through Christ – joy that no one and nothing can snatch away – we are called to share the love of Jesus with others and to go bear fruit. How have you experienced the love of Jesus? What does it mean to you that you are called a friend of Jesus? In whom do you find joy? What are two things you can do this week to go and share the love of Jesus with others? How will you bear fruit?
May 12: "Jesus Prays" Scripture: John 17:6-19
Jesus often spent time alone praying. It was important and vital for Jesus to spend time with God the Father. Jesus taught us how to live a life bathed in prayer. This is what prepared Him and equipped Him each day. What about you? What does prayer mean to you? How can you live a more prayer-filled life? What does it mean to you to know that Jesus prayed for you? On this day, Mother’s Day, many of us have godly women in our lives who are faithful and who has shown us how to live a good, right, and holy life through Christ. How are you living this out and how are you sharing your faith with others?
May 19: Youth Sunday
This will be a unity service with the youth leading and speaking.