MAY 4, 2025
STAYING CONNECTED IN A DISTRACTED CULTURE
Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor
Last Sunday we began a new series entitled “Practicing the Way.” Our goal in this series is to become people who are committed to: (i) being with JC on a daily basis; (ii) becoming like JC in every aspect of our life; and (iii) doing like JC in the flow of everyday life. Today, Pastor Dave is going to press into the idea and practice of “being with” Jesus in a distracted culture. As part of this message, Pastor Dave will have us a 3/60 Challenge. Come see what that “challenge” is all about.
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1 Why is it so important to “be with” Jesus on a daily basis? How do you do spend daily time “being with” Jesus?
2. What distracts you from spending time with Jesus each day? Pastor Dave mentioned four cultural distractions, which one do you struggle with the most and why?
3. Read John 15:1-5. What is Jesus saying in this passage? What speaks to you the most? What does it mean to “abide” in Jesus and for Jesus to abide in us?
4. Will you embrace the 3/60 challenge? How can we hold each other accountable to this challenge?
5. What does God need to “prune” in your life to enable you to do this challenge of “being with” Jesus?
2. What distracts you from spending time with Jesus each day? Pastor Dave mentioned four cultural distractions, which one do you struggle with the most and why?
3. Read John 15:1-5. What is Jesus saying in this passage? What speaks to you the most? What does it mean to “abide” in Jesus and for Jesus to abide in us?
4. Will you embrace the 3/60 challenge? How can we hold each other accountable to this challenge?
5. What does God need to “prune” in your life to enable you to do this challenge of “being with” Jesus?
STEP 1: KNOW GOD
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
Each year we try to help as many students as possible get to experience Kids Camp and Teen Camp. We know that finances can be tight - especially for families with multiple kids/teens - so we are rallying together to try to help alleviate the financial burden! If you are willing to help contribute to our Camp Scholarship funds, please grab an envelope, put the amount of $ in the envelope, and drop it back at the church!
Kids ages 1st-5th grade will be guided on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
WAYS TO SERVE
Prepare a MEAL | Sunday or Wednesday Evenings for K1YOUTH
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 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.
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 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.
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 Pastor Brock to get plugged in -- sports@k1naz.org
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
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*
FMI on all things Youth...PASTOR LINDSAY lindsay@k1naz.org
PRIME LIVING (60+)
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
All programming partners with our K1 KIDS ministry.
K1 GLOBAL MISSIONS
