SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

THE FRUITFUL LIFE


Pastor Dave, Lead Pastor

Have you ever thought about what it means to live a fruitful life? Pastor Dave will explore a parable of Jesus where Jesus explains how we can live a fruitful life that expands God’s kingdom by reaching and discipling lost people and by bringing the life-giving fruits of Jesus’ spirit into our spheres of influence.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What is the key to living a fruitful life?
2. Read John 15:1-11
3. How do we become a fruit-bearer instead of a useless branch?
4. How do we remain in Jesus while at the same time Jesus remains in us?
5. What “fruit” are we supposed to bear as a follower of Jesus?

LIFETRACK STEP 1 | KNOW GOD

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.

FALL ALL CHURCH JOURNEY

This Fall, K1 will begin a 7-week All-Church Journey called B.L.E.S.S. - a model that we will be adopting as our evangelism DNA at K1. The All-Church Journey brings together Kids, Teens, and Adults through our Sunday morning sermons, daily devotionals, and small groups. Groups will meet the weeks of 9/22-11/3.

Since the beginning of our story with God, God has demonstrated His deep love for us through His blessing. In turn, we are to become a blessing to others. (Genesis 12:2). B.L.E.S.S. is a new way of thinking about loving our neighbors. It consists of five missional practices that help us introduce people to Jesus. Every one of us can easily and naturally live out the five B.L.E.S.S. missional practices with unchurched people.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join one of our Sunday morning teams and SERVE during one serve, WORSHIP during another! 
K1's MomCo ministry meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday night, 6:30-8:00 pm.

Starts again September 18th.

Additional Events

Dare to Care
1st & 3rd Thursdays l 10:30 am
Dare to Care meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 am. This ministry prays over the requests of the congregation, writes notes of encouragement, and reaches out to new visitors.
Grief Share
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you'll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what normal n grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you'll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability and gain solid support each step of the way. This group will meet on Wednesday Nights from 6:30-8:00p at the church. Contact Sheri Cagle to register: sherisikma@yahoo.com
Pure Desires
Saturdays 8:30-10:00 am
Pure desires is a support group for men who are struggling with pornogprahy. There is pandmeic taking our men captive, and we at K1 are committed to helping you find freedom. Through the Seven Pillars of Freedom you’ll start to understand your whole story and identify what contributes to your sexual brokenness. You will begin your recovery from unwanted sexual behavior with a trusted group of men on the same journey. Through Seven Pillar’s guided lessons and a trusted community, you will develop the tools necessary to break free, heal your relationship, and take back your life. Groups are completely confidential, and will meet Saturday mornings at 8:30a. To sign up, contact Kyle Lamb, 93lambchops@gmail.com -or- Brock Kant, kantbrock99@gmail.com

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.
Small Group Leaders 
Feeling led to create space for people to connect and grow? Contact Pastor Jenna, jenna@k1naz.org
Nursery Team | Sundays 10:45AM
Need a baby fix! Come serve on our nursery team on Sunday mornings. Our volunteers serve once a month on rotation. FMI contact Marianne Bontrager, marianne@k1naz.org

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

JOURNEY - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

STARTS AGAIN THIS WEEK ON SEPTEMBER 11th!

Journey is back! Kids Birth-5th grade can join us every Wednesday night for a midweek program of teaching, games, small groups, and FUN! Following Jesus is a JOURNEY and we want to help equip them how to live it out. 

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:

HIGH SCOOL - WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL - SUNDAYS 9:00-10:30 AM

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

WAYS TO GIVE

ONLINE

Give online at K1naz.org/giving

IN PERSON

Use one of the Drop Boxes at the back of the sanctuary or in the lobby

BY MAIL

1000 N Entrance Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901