OCTOBER 1, 2023
SET YOUR HEART AND MIND
Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor
After we have been rescued and given new life by Christ, how are we to move forward in our Christian walk. In Colossians 3, the apostle Paul tells us that we need to take some action to partner with God in our continued spiritual formation. The action that Paul encourages to take is to “SET” our heart and our mind on “things above.” What are these “things above” and how do we “SET” our heart and mind on them? This week Pastor Dave will explore those questions as he challenges us to “SET” our heart and mind on “things above” so that God can “reset” our heart and mind to God’s will and way.
SERMON QUESTIONS
1. What is your favorite thing to watch on TV? What is your favorite kind of music? What do you like to read? How do those thing impact your thinking, values, and beliefs?
2. What shapes your thinking, values, and beliefs? Describe how it shapes them.
3. Read Colossians 3:1-4. Use Col. 1:9-4 and 1:28 to discover what the “things above” that Paul is telling us to set our minds on. How would your daily living be different if you set your mind on these things?
(Knowing God's will for our life, wisdom and guidance on how to navigte life issues, things that honor and please God, desire to produce Godly fruit, knowing God in a deeper way)
4. Read Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:1-2, and Romans 8:5. What is Paul saying in these passages?
5. How do you “set” our heart and mind on “things above?” Share your practice with your group and why you follow this practice.
6. What might you need to do to gaurd your heart from thinking on earthly things? Share with your group for accountability.
2. What shapes your thinking, values, and beliefs? Describe how it shapes them.
3. Read Colossians 3:1-4. Use Col. 1:9-4 and 1:28 to discover what the “things above” that Paul is telling us to set our minds on. How would your daily living be different if you set your mind on these things?
(Knowing God's will for our life, wisdom and guidance on how to navigte life issues, things that honor and please God, desire to produce Godly fruit, knowing God in a deeper way)
4. Read Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:1-2, and Romans 8:5. What is Paul saying in these passages?
5. How do you “set” our heart and mind on “things above?” Share your practice with your group and why you follow this practice.
6. What might you need to do to gaurd your heart from thinking on earthly things? Share with your group for accountability.
STEP 1: KNOW GOD
12:00 in room 109
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.
Lunch and activites for kids provided.
Lunch and activites for kids provided.
FIND FREEDOM: JOIN A GROUP!
We believe true life change happens in the context of real relationships, which are best developed in Groups.
Groups typically meet weekly or biweekly in places all around our community and provide a place to build relationships, study God's Word, develop spiritual practices together, and discuss the issues and challenges of life. Regardless of your age, interest, or location, we want to help you find a group for you. Groups are also where we pray, care for one another, and are missed if we don’t show up!
Groups typically meet weekly or biweekly in places all around our community and provide a place to build relationships, study God's Word, develop spiritual practices together, and discuss the issues and challenges of life. Regardless of your age, interest, or location, we want to help you find a group for you. Groups are also where we pray, care for one another, and are missed if we don’t show up!
WHAT's HAPPENING
Join us in the cafe for a time of FREE coffee and fellowship between services, each week from 10:15-10:45am.
If you are a mom looking for community, we invite you to join MOPS on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:00p. FMY email Sarah Bugajski at Sarah.Bugajski@atipt.com.
MOPS starts again this week, October 4th!
MOPS starts again this week, October 4th!
Not in a group yet? Check out our Men's or our Women's groups that take place on Wednesday nights from 6:30p-8:00p. Our Men's group will be studying the book of Daniel, and our Women's group will be studying the book of Romans.
Children's programming happening at this time, too.
Children's programming happening at this time, too.
LIVE IT OUT....THERE!
Each month our Outreach team suggests a way that you (or your small group!) can LIVE IT OUT in our community! This month's suggestion is....
K1 BASKETBALL MINISTRY OUTREACH EVENT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2:00-4:00P
K1 has a thriving Basketball ministry that reaches over a hundred players and families every week. On November 5th, we are asking our K1 family to show up and support the families of this outreach ministry!
During their games, from 2:00-4:00p, we will set up several fun games and an ice cream bar in the lobby as a chance to connect with and love on the players and their families. Please sign up to either donate supplies or serve the day of the event!
During their games, from 2:00-4:00p, we will set up several fun games and an ice cream bar in the lobby as a chance to connect with and love on the players and their families. Please sign up to either donate supplies or serve the day of the event!
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
CURRENT SERIES: In 2023 we will be looking at THE LIFE OF JESUS through various stories, teachings, and parables.
9:00 AM QUIZZING - Kid's Quizzing (for students 2nd-6th grades) will start back up on Sunday September 10th during our new 9am service! If you have questions, contact Coach Julie Ferris 815-258-7655
9:00 AM QUIZZING - Kid's Quizzing (for students 2nd-6th grades) will start back up on Sunday September 10th during our new 9am service! If you have questions, contact Coach Julie Ferris 815-258-7655
JOURNEY - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!
Kids can join us on Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00p. 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 ages 4 yrs-5th grade and includes games, teaching, small groups, snack, and a whole to of fun! Nursery is available for infant-3 yrs for all Wednesday night ministries. Check in starts at 6:15p, check out completes at 8:15p.
FMI on all things Kids....PASTOR CINDI, cindi@k1naz.org
FMI on all things Kids....PASTOR CINDI, cindi@k1naz.org
9TH-12th GRADES | Sunday 6:30-8:00 PM
6TH - 8TH GRADES | WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 PM
*Students can come at 6:00p for dinner.*
CURRENT SERIES: SALTY & LIT
We will unpack what it means and what it looks like to be the salt and light of the earth! As these kids start a new school year, we want them to be empowered to make a difference for the kingdom. To be salt means to add flavor and preserve. To be the light means to expel darkness and give direction. Those are the 4 components of salt and light that we will unpack over the next 2 months. Salt in September and Light in October.
We will unpack what it means and what it looks like to be the salt and light of the earth! As these kids start a new school year, we want them to be empowered to make a difference for the kingdom. To be salt means to add flavor and preserve. To be the light means to expel darkness and give direction. Those are the 4 components of salt and light that we will unpack over the next 2 months. Salt in September and Light in October.
SUNDAY MORNING - MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS
Middle School students are invited to participate in a Faith Foundations catechism class during our 9:00a service, in the Youth Room.
FMI on all things Teen....PASTOR LINDSAY lindsay@k1naz.org
Sunday from 10:45a-12:00p
Wednesday from 6:30-8:00p
All programming partners with our K1 KIDS ministry.
K1 GLOBAL MISSIONS
