Part 5: Embracing A Rule of Life

Ephesians 5:1, 15-20

1. A Rule of Life Guards and Guides. (Vv. 15-20)
2. A Rule of Life will:.
   1. It will help you turn vision into reality.
   2. It will help you experience peace as you live in alignment with your deepest desires.
   3. It will help you live at the right pace.
   4. It will help you balance freedom and discipline. 
3. The Practices Defined (Vs. 1):
   1. They are not:
      1. a barometer of spiritual maturity.
      2. a gloomy bore.
      3. a form of merit.
      4. the Christian version of virtue signaling.
      5. a means of control.

Jesus modeled a set of core practices: Sabbath, Solitude,
Prayer, Fasting, Scripture, Community, Generosity, 
Service, and Witness. 

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for the fifth part of our  series Practicing The Way. Join us for the journey of being with Jesus to become like Jesus doing what Jesus did.

THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!

YOUTH CONNECT TONIGHT! Orange Bowl Lanes from 4pm to 7pm. Meet at Orange bowl at 4pm. $10 to bowl. Invite a friend and they bowl for free.

MISSION TRIPS COUNTDOWN: Please pray for our mission trips this summer. Louisiana leaves in 2 weeks and Cuba leaves in 41 days.

COMMUNION SUNDAY TODAY: Join us today for our communion meal. This is a great time for fellowship and encouraging one another in the Lord. 

KIDS CONNECT: If you are interested in volunteering in our nursery once a month grab an application! You help is appreciated. Contact Shelby: 407-338-6105
BABY BOTTLE DRIVE: Beginning today we are launching our Annual Baby Bottle Drive to benefit the Osceola Pregnancy Center! Grab a baby bottle and fill it to help minister and support pregnant moms in our county as well as save lives of the unborn!
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net. Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.

Weekly Budget: $15,897
Last Week’s Income: $18,305
Note: The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.