Part 7: A Way of Life

1. Fasting as a Way of Life. Matthew 6:16-18
   1. Fasting is NOT
      1. Abstinence
      2. A restricted Diet.
   2. Fasting as a
      1. Rhythm
      2. Response
   3. Why do we fast?
      1. To offer ourselves to Jesus.
      2. To grow in holiness.
      3. To pray.
      4. To stand with the poor.
2. Embracing Scripture as a Way of Life. Matthew 4:4
   1. Key aspects of engaging Scripture:
      1. Knowing
      2. Meditating
      3. Living
3. Living in Community as a Way of Life. John 13:34-35
   1. Community brings:
      1. Belonging
      2. Accountability
      3. Purpose

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for the final part of our  series Practicing The Way, being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, doing what Jesus did. Next Sunday we wrap up our series, Invite a friend to join you.

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!

NO YOUTH CONNECT TONIGHT! Many of our youth are on a mission trip to Louisiana. No Youth Connect tonight. Pray for our youth.
CUBA MISSION TRIP: Leaves in a few weeks. Pray for our team as they are preparing. Pray for the church they will minister to and for God to prepare the hearts of those we get to serve.