August 3, 2025
Solitude & Silence
Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor
Pastor Dave will kick off our new series called “The Power of Less” by exploring the practice of “silence and solitude.” In doing so, we will come to see how important this practice was in the life of Jesus. In fact, going to a quiet, solitary place on a regular basis kept Jesus connected to, aligned with, and empowered by God the Father. If Jesus needed to do that, why would we ever think that we don’t need to do that too? Bottom line, “silence and solitude” are the antidotes to our busy, hurried life. Let’s embrace this practice like Jesus and experience a life of joy and peace.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- How busy are you … really? Is your busy life causing you to live a hurried life? If so, how?
- What do you think of these two quotes: “If the devil can’t make you sin, the devil will make you busy:” and “Hurry is not of the devil, hurry is the devil?”
- What do you think about the fact that Jesus made is a regular practice to go to a quiet, solitary place to pray and to be with God the Father? (Read Mark 1:35-38; Luke 5:15-16.)
- Have you ever engaged in the practice of “silence and solitude?” If so, how? If not, why not?
- How can you make this practice a part of your life rhythm?
STEP ONE: KNOW GOD
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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
Baptism Sunday is August 24th. If you are interested in being baptized, click the button below to sign up.
It's that time again! 21 Days of Prayer starts back up in August, so mark your calendars and begin praying about what you may choose to fast during this time.
OuTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Dare to Care volunteer at Salvation army once a month, serving lunch. It's the 4th Thursday of every month. All are welcome to join us. 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
FMI on all things Kids....JULIE FERRIS julie@k1naz.org
SUMMER SCHEDULE!
6th-12th GRADES - SUNDAYS 6:30-8:00 PM
*Come at 6:00p for food*
FMI on all things YOUTH....PASTOR MADDI maddi@k1naz.org
PRIME LIVING (60+)
Sunday from 10:45 AM
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