APRIL 13, 2025
God-GIVEN RHTYHMs
Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor | Jenna Luoto, Executive & Spiritual Formation Pastor
After God gave the 10 Love Instructions to His people, along with various other instructions to help them navigate their current situation and circumstances, God also instructed them to participate in 7 Annual festivals as rhythms that moved them through their year. The point of these festivals was to make sure that the Israelites always remembered who God is, what Hid has done, and who - as God’s people - we are called to be. These 7 festivals were really the rhythmic thread that weaves through God’s great redemption story from beginning to end. We see this in how each festivals given to the Israelites finds its fulfillment in Jesus. - the Spring feasts in his first coming; the Fall feasts in his second.
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Have you ever heard about the Biblical Festivals before? What did you know about them before this message?
2. Did you know about the connection between these days and Jesus? Talk about what you found to be most interesting or meaningful.
3. What does it mean to you that God created us to be rhythmic people? Does that resonate with you? What are some rhythms you have in life?
4. What spiritual rhythms do you regularly participate in to keep you connected to God? What rhythms do you have in your life that keep you connected to God’s story?
5. What would it look like if you chose to set your year by these Biblical rhythms, rather than the secular rhythms that you live by? What impact would that have on your life/your faith, do you think?
6. If you attended the Passover Seder, share your experience with the group.
2. Did you know about the connection between these days and Jesus? Talk about what you found to be most interesting or meaningful.
3. What does it mean to you that God created us to be rhythmic people? Does that resonate with you? What are some rhythms you have in life?
4. What spiritual rhythms do you regularly participate in to keep you connected to God? What rhythms do you have in your life that keep you connected to God’s story?
5. What would it look like if you chose to set your year by these Biblical rhythms, rather than the secular rhythms that you live by? What impact would that have on your life/your faith, do you think?
6. If you attended the Passover Seder, share your experience with the group.
STEP TWO: FIND FREEDOM
12:00P, 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
We will wrap up our series on God's Love Instructions on Palm Sunday, and close out with our Good Friday service where we will look at the New Covenant that Jesus announced during his last Passover meal with his disciples. Join us for a time of teaching, reflection, communion, and worship. April 18th at 7:00 PM.
Starting May 4th we will be going back to one service at 10:45am until September.
WAYS TO SERVE
Prepare a MEAL | Sunday or Wednesday Evenings
Breaking bread together is a powerful way to make connection with others. This is why we start many of our ministry gatherings with food - specifcally our YOUTH and our ALPHA ministries. But....we could use some more people who would be willing to help prepare the *simple* meals. If you would be willing to help in this way, please contact Pastor Lindsay (YOUTH) lindsay@k1naz.org, or Pastor Maddi (ALPHA) maddi@k1naz.org.
Breaking bread together is a powerful way to make connection with others. This is why we start many of our ministry gatherings with food - specifcally our YOUTH and our ALPHA ministries. But....we could use some more people who would be willing to help prepare the *simple* meals. If you would be willing to help in this way, please contact Pastor Lindsay (YOUTH) lindsay@k1naz.org, or Pastor Maddi (ALPHA) maddi@k1naz.org.
Basketball Ministry Love sports? Love people? Join our Basketball Ministry team! Whether it's mingling with players and families, serving at our concessions stand, or helping the team with stats -- we are looking to grow our basketball ministry team with K1 people! Contact Brock Kant to get plugged in -- kantbrock99@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 9:00 AM & 10:45 aM
NURSERY (BIRTH-3 YRS) - SUNDAY 9:00 am & 10:45 AM
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 6:15 PM, pickup is done at 8:15 PM
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
*Come at 6:00p for food*
BIBLE STUDIES:
MIDDLE SCHOOL - SUNDAYS 9:00 AM
HIGH SCHOOL - WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:00 pM
FMI on all things Youth....PASTOR LINDSAY lindsay@k1naz.org
PRIME LIVING (60+)
Monday, April 14, 10:00-11:30 AM
Have a cup of coffee with Pastor Cindi and chat. Pastor Cindi will be at Stefari Coffee House, 150 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Stefari Coffee House is located inside the
historic Majestic building and offers speciality pastries. Parking available across the street.
historic Majestic building and offers speciality pastries. Parking available across the street.
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 3:00 PM
We have changed our plans for May. We will be traveling to White Fence Farms for their famous
chicken dinner. We will meet at the church at 3:00 pm. The Pastoral Staff will be providing our transportation. We will plan to eat around 4:00 pm. Meals range from $16 to $25 plus drink and gratuity. Family style meals include kidney
bean salad, coleslaw, cottage cheese, pickled beats, corn fritters, choice of potato, homemade gravy and fried chicken.
RSVP to Sharon Legacy or Pastor Cindi by Sunday, May 4.
chicken dinner. We will meet at the church at 3:00 pm. The Pastoral Staff will be providing our transportation. We will plan to eat around 4:00 pm. Meals range from $16 to $25 plus drink and gratuity. Family style meals include kidney
bean salad, coleslaw, cottage cheese, pickled beats, corn fritters, choice of potato, homemade gravy and fried chicken.
RSVP to Sharon Legacy or Pastor Cindi by Sunday, May 4.
Sunday from 10:45 AM -12:00 PM
All programming partners with our K1 KIDS ministry.
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