Run to the Father: Part 2 - The Runner
MICRO CHURCH GUIDE
June 11, 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Father’s Day & Donuts for Dads - Next Sunday!
Join us next Sunday for Father’s Day as we celebrate and love on all of our amazing dads! We’ll have our annual “Donuts for Dads” - so all the dads will get a little Krispy Kreme treat, plus a few other surprises. This is going to be a fun day, so don’t miss it!
Next Sunday in Kid City - Augusta National Golf Course!
For Father’s Day, we couldn’t think of a better “dad sport” than golf. So we’re having an epic golf competition with a few of our dads during the service. Also, since our dads are getting Donuts for Dads - kids - you’re getting Donut Holes-in-One! Parents - help your kids “look like dad” by dressing them in their best golf attire that Sunday. Then, take a picture with their look-a-like at our photo booth in the lobby and post it using #GolfLikeDad.
Join a Kid City Summer Volunteer Team
With the amazing programming our kids are going to experience every week of the summer, it’s going to take OneLifers like you to help make it happen! So we want to challenge EVERYONE to get involved. If you’re not currently serving as a OneLife volunteer, then take a step by joining a Kid City summer volunteer team! For 9 weeks throughout the summer, you’ll get to help with fun games & activities, interact with the kids, and help make it an awesome environment every week! To let us know you’re interested, write “Summer Volunteer” on your Connection Card or click this link.
OneLife Students at the Smokies Baseball Game - July 5
Wednesday, July 5th OneLife Students will be headed to watch the Tennessee Smokies take on the Birmingham Barons. The cost is $25 per person, which includes food and a ticket to the game. Click here to register. Also, parents you are invited to attend as well!
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GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
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BOTTOM LINE: The perfect dad is close even when I am far away.
Luke 15:20 NLT
20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
1. Dad already knows.
Luke 15:20 NLT
20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
2. Dad looks for progress not perfection.
Luke 15:20 NLT
20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
3. Dad is not ashamed of me.
Luke 15:21 NLT
21 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.’
Luke 15:22 NLT
22 “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.
Luke 15:23-24 NLT
23 And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, 24 for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began.
4. Dad celebrates the new forgetting the old.
START TALKING
START THINKING
START DOING
START PRAYING
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CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, Click Here.
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MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
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WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
June 11, 2023
YouVersion
Sermon Page
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Father’s Day & Donuts for Dads - Next Sunday!
Join us next Sunday for Father’s Day as we celebrate and love on all of our amazing dads! We’ll have our annual “Donuts for Dads” - so all the dads will get a little Krispy Kreme treat, plus a few other surprises. This is going to be a fun day, so don’t miss it!
Next Sunday in Kid City - Augusta National Golf Course!
For Father’s Day, we couldn’t think of a better “dad sport” than golf. So we’re having an epic golf competition with a few of our dads during the service. Also, since our dads are getting Donuts for Dads - kids - you’re getting Donut Holes-in-One! Parents - help your kids “look like dad” by dressing them in their best golf attire that Sunday. Then, take a picture with their look-a-like at our photo booth in the lobby and post it using #GolfLikeDad.
Join a Kid City Summer Volunteer Team
With the amazing programming our kids are going to experience every week of the summer, it’s going to take OneLifers like you to help make it happen! So we want to challenge EVERYONE to get involved. If you’re not currently serving as a OneLife volunteer, then take a step by joining a Kid City summer volunteer team! For 9 weeks throughout the summer, you’ll get to help with fun games & activities, interact with the kids, and help make it an awesome environment every week! To let us know you’re interested, write “Summer Volunteer” on your Connection Card or click this link.
OneLife Students at the Smokies Baseball Game - July 5
Wednesday, July 5th OneLife Students will be headed to watch the Tennessee Smokies take on the Birmingham Barons. The cost is $25 per person, which includes food and a ticket to the game. Click here to register. Also, parents you are invited to attend as well!
___________________
GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
_____________________
BOTTOM LINE: The perfect dad is close even when I am far away.
Luke 15:20 NLT
20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
1. Dad already knows.
Luke 15:20 NLT
20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
2. Dad looks for progress not perfection.
Luke 15:20 NLT
20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
3. Dad is not ashamed of me.
Luke 15:21 NLT
21 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.’
Luke 15:22 NLT
22 “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.
Luke 15:23-24 NLT
23 And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, 24 for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began.
4. Dad celebrates the new forgetting the old.
START TALKING
START THINKING
START DOING
START PRAYING
_____________________
CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, Click Here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
_____________________
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
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