DECEMBER 15th, 2024
THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS
Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor
The "good news" of the Christmas story is that God is looking to connect with us in personal ways in order to lead us to Jesus, where we ca be restored us back to the very good way He intended us to be. We see evidence of this in the way God interacted with the shepherds, the wise men, and even King Herod. How might God be looking to connect with you in personal ways?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. How would you explain the “real meaning” of Christmas to someone who is not following Jesus yet?
2. Has God ever connected with you in a personal way? If so, explain that personal interaction to your group.
3. How can we use the stories of the shepherds, wise men, and King Herod to explain the “good news” of Christmas to an unbeliever? (Luke 2:8-20; Matthew 2:1-12)
4. How have you been living out the “BLESS” way this Christmas season?
2. Has God ever connected with you in a personal way? If so, explain that personal interaction to your group.
3. How can we use the stories of the shepherds, wise men, and King Herod to explain the “good news” of Christmas to an unbeliever? (Luke 2:8-20; Matthew 2:1-12)
4. How have you been living out the “BLESS” way this Christmas season?
NO LIFETRACK IN DECEMBER
12:00P in ROOM 109 | Lunch and Childcare provided
No matter where you are at on your journey, Lifetrack is the FIRST step that we encourage you to participate in here at Kankakee First Church. This is where you will learn about WHO we are as a church, WHAT we believe, and HOW we are structured to help you along your spiritual journey. Lifetrack is a four-step process that helps you discover your redemptive purpose and live the life God created for you. You will learn more about who we are as a church and who God has created you to be.
UPCOMING EVENTS
This year our global giving emphasis will be on supporting Nazarene Global Missions, which provides funds around the globe for missionaries and pastors (training, development, technology support, etc.), church plants, education and evangelism initiatives, compassionate ministries, and the use of the Jesus Film. Let’s make a global difference in expanding God’s kingdom by giving our support to this worthwhile cause this year. (Select "Missions" in drop down)
Mark your calendars for the return of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting! Being praying now about what the Lord may be asking you to fast during these 21 days.
JOIN THE DREAM TEAM
Sanctuary Greeters | Sundays 10:45AM
Serve as a door greeter, a sanctuary greeter, or help people with a Next Step at one of our welcome tables for our 10:45am service.
Serve as a door greeter, a sanctuary greeter, or help people with a Next Step at one of our welcome tables for our 10:45am service.
Youth Group Meals | Sunday or Wednesday Evenings
We would love some extra hands who are willing to prepare portions of the meals we serve for our Youth every Sunday and Wednesday evenings. If you would be willing to contribute, you can sign up at THIS LINK or contact Anne Whalen, awhalen22@gmail.com
We would love some extra hands who are willing to prepare portions of the meals we serve for our Youth every Sunday and Wednesday evenings. If you would be willing to contribute, you can sign up at THIS LINK or contact Anne Whalen, awhalen22@gmail.com
OuTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Join a group that serves at the Agape Community Outreach Mission Food Pantry
Join our Dare to Care group that serves at the Center of Hope food pantry. Contact Marcia Ledyard marcia.ledyard@gmail.com
At K1, we are committed to sharing the good news of Jesus with a world who does yet know him. We believe that the most effective way to do that is through "relational evangelism" - building relationships with lost people in our lives by Beginning with Prayer (Praying for them), Listening (Really listening), Eating (Sharing meals with them), Serving (showing up in meaningful ways, without limits), and Sharing our Story (The ways that God has shown up in our lives).
As we live this out, we want to hear stories of how this B.L.E.S.S. way of living is happening in your life!
As we live this out, we want to hear stories of how this B.L.E.S.S. way of living is happening in your life!
NEXT GENERATION
KIDS WORSHIP (AGE 4-5th grade) - Sunday 10:45 aM
NURSERY (BIRTH-3 YRS) - SUNDAY 10:45 AM
JOURNEY WILL RETURN JANUARY 15th
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Learning to be a disciple of Jesus is a journey - and we are committed to helping kids engage in the journey from the very start! JOURNEY is for kids K-5th grade and includes games, teaching, small group, snack and a whole lot of fun. Nursery is available for Infant-Pre-K for all Wednesday night ministries. Checkin opens at 6:15P, pickup is done at 8:15P
FMI on all things Kids....JULIE FERRIS julie@k1naz.org
YOUTH GROUP:
HIGH SCOOL - SUNDAYS 6:30-8:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL - WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:00 pM
*no youth group 12/22 & 12/25, 12/29 & 1/1
*Come at 6:00p for food*
BIBLE STUDIES:
Returning in 2025!
FMI on all things Youth....PASTOR LINDSAY lindsay@k1naz.org
Sunday from 10:45a-12:00p
All programming partners with our K1 KIDS ministry.
K1 GLOBAL MISSIONS
