Adults

You Have A Story

<ol><li>Which Hope Carrier story inspired or challenged you?</li><li>What’s your story of hope?</li><li>What are some obstacles that make it difficult for you to share your story or carry hope into your area of life? How is Jesus teaching you to break through those obstacles? </li></ol>

Take time to read the chapter of the day using the Reading Plan. Then, as a Circle, discuss:<ol><li>What did you discover about Jesus and His kingdom?</li><li>What is the Holy Spirit teaching you? </li></ol>

Jesus, thank You for carrying hope into our lives so that we can live in Your kingdom here and now. We pray for more stories of hope to be shared in the days to come!

<ul><li>Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://hopecarrier.com/gear" alt="hopecarrier.com/gear" class="on">hopecarrier.com/gear</a> to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal. </li></ul>

DISCUSS

ENGAGE THE SCRIPTURES

PRAY

LEADERS

Practicing Rest

<ol><li>Where do you need to receive the peace of Jesus?</li><li>​<a href="https://valleycreek.plus/music/peace-spoken-scriptures" alt="Click this link" class="on">Click this link</a> to access the lyrics to our Peace video. Take turns reading a paragraph out loud. As these words are declared over you, what is Jesus saying to you?</li><li>How can you release the peace of Jesus to others? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/ISA.26.3.NLT" alt="Isaiah 26:3">Isaiah 26:3</a> (NLT), <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/MAT.11.28-29.NIV" alt="Matthew 11:28-29">Matthew 11:28-29</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/HEB.4.9-10.NLT" alt="Hebrews 4:9-10">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>&nbsp;(NLT)​How is God inviting you to practice meditation Monday through Saturday? How is He inviting you to engage His Word in this season?

Jesus, thank You for peace, rest, and Your word.

<ul><li>Consider having your Circle use Section Two: My Typical Week to talk about stewarding time and engaging the Scriptures regularly.</li><li>Visit hopecarrier.com/gear to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal. </li></ul>

Message Notes on YouVersion

Pause: Practicing Our Faith

<ol><li>What is God saying to you?</li><li>How are you putting what you hear into practice? (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.8.31-32" alt="John 8:31-32" class="on">John 8:31-32</a>) </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jas.1.21-22" alt="James 1:21-22">James 1:21-22</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mrk.4.21-25" alt="Mark 4:21-25">Mark 4:21-25</a>Whatever you do with the revelation you've received will determine what you hear going forward. Do you want more of the kingdom in your life? What are you willing to surrender to see it come to pass?

Jesus, help us to be doers of the word, not just hearers. Help us activate our faith daily, that we may see Your kingdom come in our hearts, our homes, and in every area of life.

<ul><li>Encourage your Circle to use the Pause page in their Hope Carrier Field Journal as part of your Circle discussion.</li><li>Visit <a href="https://www.hopecarrier.shop/" alt="hopecarrier.com/gear" class="on">hopecarrier.com/gear</a> to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal. </li></ul>

Message Notes for YouVersion

The Gospel of the Kingdom

<ol><li>The weather forecast calls for partly edgy with a slight chance of old struggles reappearing. Read Romans 6:11-14. What areas of your life are proving difficult or uncomfortable for you in this season as you learn to die to flesh and live fully in the kingdom of God?</li><li>Our beliefs determine our behaviors. We say we believe in the gospel, but sometimes our behavior doesn’t match what we say we believe. When we track our behavior back, it reveals what we actually believe is true. (For more, check out Section Two in your Hope Carrier Field Journal.)<ol><li>What behaviors do you need to track back?</li><li>What broken belief is God revealing to you?</li><li>What’s one next step you can take to align your beliefs with the gospel of the kingdom? </li></ol></li></ol><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-left" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: auto;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1677435755/VCCResources/Three%20Circles%20White.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,360px" data-align="left" data-file-name="Three%20Circles%20White.png" data-file-size="0" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 360px;" origin-size="640,640" data-index="0"></figure></div>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.9.1-2.NIV" alt="Luke 9:1-2">Luke 9:1-2</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/8/GEN.1.28.AMPC" alt="Genesis 1:28">Genesis 1:28</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/TIT.2.11-14.NIV" alt="Titus 2:11-14" class="on">Titus 2:11-14</a>​ We’ve been supernaturally empowered by God to release His kingdom with power and authority — to be hope carriers (Circle 3)! But first, we have to receive His grace (Circle 1) and experience His presence (Circle 2), otherwise we’ll carry hype instead of hope.<ul><li>Where are you growing in grace (undeserved favor)?</li><li>God has good will toward you! Does His will win in your life, or does yours? </li></ul>

Holy Spirit, we invite You in, to move with authority and power in our lives. We believe; help us in our unbelief. May we have faith in what is not seen, and live like we believe the gospel of the kingdom is real. In Jesus’ name, amen.

<ul><li>Encourage your Circle to walk through the Three Circles exercise in Section Two in your Hope Carrier Field Journal.</li><li>Visit hopecarrier.com/gear to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal. </li></ul>

The Normal Christian Life

<ol><li>Share some hope carrier stories! As you go about your day-to-day life, how are you bringing the kingdom with you, or where are you recognizing the kingdom around you? (Refer to your Hope Carrier Field Journal for hope carrier ideas you can implement!)</li><li>Obeying what is in front of us is how we get to access what is beyond us. Sometimes, we want God to move while He’s waiting for us to obey. Where is God inviting you to, by faith, choose His will over your own?</li><li>The kingdom is the will of God and His righteousness is His goodness (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33" class="on">Matthew 6:33</a>). When we choose to not surrender, it’s actually because we’re not believing that God is good to us. Where are you struggling to believe that God is good to you? What would it look like for you to surrender your will for His? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.10.7-8" alt="Matthew 10:7-8">Matthew 10:7-8</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/act.3.11-12,16" alt="Acts 3:11-12,16" class="on">Acts 3:11-12,16</a>​ In Jesus, the normal Christian life is to receive and release the power and godliness of the kingdom. Instead of being surprised when we see it, we should be surprised when we don’t. In your own daily life, what surprises you about how you think, talk, act, or live? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about practicing your faith through a surrendered will this week?

Jesus, help us believe in Your goodness for us. May we choose Your will over ours so that Your kingdom will come.

<ul><li>Encourage your Circle to share their key verse from Matthew, their discoveries, and what the Holy Spirit is teaching them using their Hope Carrier Field Journal.</li><li>Visit hopecarrier.com/gear to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal. </li></ul>

Kingdom Come

<ol><li>The biggest obstacle in seeing God’s kingdom come on earth is when we choose our will over God’s. When did you surrender your will to God? If you haven’t, what would it look like for you to do that?</li><li>What are you rich in (time, talent, treasure)? What next step can you take this week to help you move your heart in humility to align your time, talent, and treasure with God’s will?</li><li>The kingdom is not cognitively understood, it’s received by faith. Where do you need to surrender the need to understand what can only be discovered by faith? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.17.15-18" alt="John 17: 15-18">John 17: 15-18</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mrk.8.34-35" alt="Mark 8:34-35">Mark 8:34-35</a>, and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/114/MAT.4.17.NKJV" alt="Matthew 4:17 NKJV" class="on">Matthew 4:17 NKJV</a>​What is God stirring in your soul as you are learning to see the kingdom come in your life? What questions are you asking God?

Lord, open the eyes of our hearts to see Your kingdom in our lives. Thank You, Jesus, for demonstrating and declaring what it looks like to live out kingdom realities in earthly circumstances.

<ul><li>Visit <a href="https://www.hopecarrier.shop/" alt="hopecarrier.com/gear" class="on">hopecarrier.com/gear</a> to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal </li></ul>

Garden City Revisited

<ol><li>As a hope carrier living on mission, we need to have an understanding of the mission from a Garden perspective. Where is God inviting you to repent, or increase your faith, in His perspective of mission?</li><li>It doesn’t matter what we do for our work (job, home, school, family, etc.), it matters how we do it and who we do it with. How do you remain aware of God in your daily work?</li><li>There are three types of people: those who worship self, those who worship work, and those who view work as worship. We can see ourselves in all three types, depending on the conditions and circumstances of our life. What are the conditions or circumstances that cause you to transition from one to the other? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/8/GEN.1.28.AMPC" alt="Genesis 1:28 (AMPC)">Genesis 1:28 (AMPC)</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1CO.15.58.NIV" alt="1 Corinthians 15:58">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>​God has gifted us the opportunity, responsibility, and privilege of working with Him to bring the gardens He’s placed us in to the fullness of their potential. It’s time for us to break off agreement with darkness and stop buying into the lies of the enemy.&nbsp;Where do you need to agree with what God says about your life’s work?

Jesus, we ask that You will awaken our hearts and minds to the redeemed perspective of work as an eternal kingdom calling upon our lives.

<ul><li>Visit <a href="https://www.hopecarrier.shop/" alt="hopecarrier.com/gear" class="on">hopecarrier.com/gear</a> to purchase a Hope Carrier Field Journal. </li></ul>

Garden City

<ol><li>As a hope carrier, our work is more than our job; it’s part of our created purpose. How does this change your view of work in your daily life?</li><li>As you consider the work you do in your family, your job, or at school, do you rule and reign over your work, or is it ruling and reigning over you? How so?</li><li>We rule and reign through words and actions. How are your words and actions aligning with the kingdom in every area of your life? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/8/GEN.1.26,28.AMPC" alt="Genesis 1:26, 28" class="on">Genesis 1:26, 28</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/eph.2.10" alt="Ephesians 2:10">Ephesians 2:10</a>​By faith, can you believe that your work is worship, it will be rewarded, it builds the Garden City, and it is practice for eternity?Work has been redefined by Jesus, so we can redefine our work. Take a moment as a Circle and write down a new definition of your “work”, considering all areas of life you influence. What’s one next step you can take to practice your faith in this new way of living out your purpose?

<ul><li>Visit <a href="https://hopecarrier.com/" alt="hopecarrier.com" class="on">hopecarrier.com</a> for more resources or to share a digital download of the journal with anyone in your Circle who may not have a printed journal. </li></ul>

READ

Created For More

1. A Hope Carrier is a disciple of Jesus living on mission to change their world (see page 5 in your Hope Carrier Field Journal). As you read that definition, where do you need to ask God to increase your faith? Do you need more faith to believe you are a disciple, you are on mission everywhere you go, or that you are empowered and called by God, chosen to release His kingdom?2. You were created and called for so much more. Where has God called you to be a hope carrier? In your Hope Carrier Field Journal, on pages 8-11, read more about the areas of life as you connect your daily living to God’s mission. What are you discovering?<div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1674410640/VCCResources/Areas%20of%20LIfe%20Graphic%20%282022%29%20White.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,148px" data-align="none" data-file-name="Areas%20of%20LIfe%20Graphic%20%282022%29%20White.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="966,396" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 148px;" data-index="0"></figure></div> 3. Where is God inviting you to engage in weekend church experiences differently in this season? <figure style="margin: 0px; width: 100%;"></figure>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/114/ROM.10.17.NKJV" alt="Romans 10:17" class="on">Romans 10:17</a> (NKJV) Using your <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/downloads/hope-carrier-field-journal" alt="Hope Carrier Field Journal" class="on">Hope Carrier Field Journal</a>, read the introduction in Section Four: God’s Word, watch the Matthew commentary video together and discuss what discoveries you are making.

Jesus, help me live as a Hope Carrier on mission with You everywhere I go.

Is Your Heart Burning?

Start with a “get to know you” conversation. Ask everyone to introduce themselves, share how they got connected at Valley Creek, and one fun fact about themselves.

<ol><li>Tell us about the last time your heart was burning inside you because of an encounter with Jesus.&nbsp;</li><li>How are each of you planning to engage in the Word of God this year? How do you plan to use the Reading Plan for you and your family? (Write these down and commit to helping to hold each other accountable.)</li><li>What are you believing by faith for this year in Jesus’ name? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.119.105" alt="Psalms 119:105" class="on">Psalms 119:105</a> says, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Take a moment to practice engaging the Word of God by allowing His light to provide vision and direction to your life. Navigate to <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/readingplan" alt="valleycreek.org/readingplan" class="on">valleycreek.org/readingplan</a> to find today’s chapter, set a timer for 10 minutes and read the chapter(s). Then, discuss what you read using the questions below:<ul> <li>What is my key verse?</li><li>What did I discover about Jesus and His kingdom?</li><li>What is the Holy Spirit teaching me?</li></ul> (Leaders, If there is not a chapter assigned for that day, choose a chapter from that week.)

Jesus, help us have the faith to follow You as a disciple and make disciples.

NEW CIRCLES

Simple Christmas

Reflect on the questions below as you treasure the treasure for yourself. Share with your Circle what you are discovering.<ol><li>Do I believe that Jesus is real? (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.1.14" alt="John 1:14">John 1:14</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/HEB.2.14.NLT" alt="Hebrews 2:14">Hebrews 2:14</a> NLT)</li><li>Am I grateful for God’s timing? (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/gal.4.4" alt="Galatians 4:4" class="on">Galatians 4:4</a>)</li><li>Am I connected to the Father’s heart? (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1ti.1.17" alt="1 Timothy 1:17">1 Timothy 1:17</a>)</li><li>Can I trust Jesus’ light to overcome my darkness? (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.1.9" alt="John 1:9">John 1:9</a>)</li><li>Where am I receiving the world’s advice instead of God’s good news? (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/luk.2.10-11" alt="Luke 2:10-11">Luke 2:10-11</a>)</li></ol>

Choose to read any of the Scriptures next to the questions in the section above. As you reflect and engage Scripture, what is the Holy Spirit saying to you?

What are you thankful for in Jesus? As a Circle, take turns praising God through prayer for whatever is on your heart this Christmas.

<ul><li>Who will you invite to experience Christmas at Valley Creek? Find all resources at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/christmas/" alt="valleycreek.org/christmas">valleycreek.org/christmas</a>.</li><li>On January 1, join us for an online-only experience as our campuses, staff, and serve teams rest.</li><li>Save the date for RE, January 6-8. Find more details at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/re/" alt="valleycreek.org/re" class="on">valleycreek.org/re</a>. </li></ul>

Christmas

We Have A Responsibility to Give What We Have Received

We have a responsibility to give what we have received. We owe the world what God has done for us.

<ol><li>In Jesus, we’ve all received salvation, sonship, and a family. But what has Jesus specifically given you? As you share that with your Circle, recognize that you are practicing what it looks like to give what you have received.</li><li>The scars that put Jesus to death are the same scars that give us life. What hurts, pains, and situations in your life need to be submitted to Jesus so He can bring freedom and redemption to those parts of your story? What is one next step you can take?</li><li>What did you receive from church this Sunday? How will you release that into the world this week? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.10.8" alt="Matthew 10:8" class="on">Matthew 10:8</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/2ti.2.2" alt="2 Timothy 2:2">2 Timothy 2:2</a>​ As a disciple of Jesus, we are called to make disciples. Simply put, we receive from Jesus and then, we give it away. So, what is the Holy Spirit saying to you about discipleship through this value and these Scriptures?

Thank You, Jesus, for giving everything for us, so we can freely receive from You. Help us be a people who release what we have received for the glory of God and the good of others.

<ul><li>Who will you invite to experience Christmas at Valley Creek? Find all resources at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/christmas/" alt="valleycreek.org/christmas">valleycreek.org/christmas</a>.</li><li>No Tuesday Night Prayer in January.</li><li>Save the date for RE, January 6-8. Find more details at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/re/" alt="valleycreek.org/re" class="on">valleycreek.org/re</a>. </li></ul>

KINGDOM CULTURE 101

We Will Do Whatever It Takes to Reach the Lost and Develop Leaders 

We will do whatever it takes to reach the lost and develop leaders. We’re focused on the mission, not ourselves.

<ol><li>​Jesus chose the disciples because He believed in their redemptive potential. He has also picked you. How does your life look different now than when Jesus first called you as a disciple?</li><li>It takes faith to believe in the redemptive potential of others. Where is God inviting you to have faith in Him to reach the lost and develop leaders in your life?</li><li>It cost Jesus everything to go on mission for us. What is the mission costing you today? What is God inviting you to surrender to continue going on mission?</li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/eph.4.11-12" alt="Ephesians 4:11-12">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.28.19-20" alt="Matthew 28:19-20" class="on">Matthew 28:19-20</a>​Who are you discipling at home, in our church, or the world (workplace, school, etc.)? What next step is God inviting you to take in discipling others?

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/deu.6.6-7" alt="Deuteronomy 6:6-7">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/gal.6.10" alt="Galatians 6:10">Galatians 6:10</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1pe.2.12" alt="1 Peter 2:12" class="on">1 Peter 2:12</a>​

Jesus, thank You for choosing us to go on mission with You! May we genuinely do whatever it takes to reach the lost and develop leaders in our homes, church, and world. Let this be a value of our heart first so it can become the culture of our life.

<ul><li>Save the date for RE, January 6-8. Find more details at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/re/" alt="valleycreek.org/re" class="on">valleycreek.org/re</a>​. </li></ul>

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES

Practicing Presence and Gratitude

Practicing Values: We are passionate about the presence of God. We live with a spirit of gratitude.

<ol><li>Who did you connect with as we practiced being a family on mission? What was that experience like for you?</li><li>As we wrote down our gratitude, what did you feel the Holy Spirit doing in you? Was that act of faith hard or easy for you? How so?</li><li>Share your gratitude with one another; what are you grateful for in your life? What are you grateful for in your Circle? </li></ol>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.7.24-27" alt="​Matthew 7:24-27" class="on">​Matthew 7:24-27</a>Reflecting on the past holiday week and preparing for the upcoming holiday season, how can you keep practicing these values in your daily life? (Consider busyness, family gatherings, end-of-year preparation, etc., this season can bring.)

Jesus, thank you for your grace that leads us into a life of gratitude. May the culture of our hearts be filled with your presence and gratitude.

We Live With A Spirit Of Gratitude

We live with a spirit of gratitude. Gratitude is the normal response to receiving God’s grace.

<ol><li>Share what you are thankful to God for today.</li><li>Gratitude is humility expressed, honors God, and heals our hearts. Who do you need to express gratitude to? How will you express it?</li><li>How’s the garden of gratitude in your heart? Where do you see a need to receive God’s grace leading to a spirit of gratitude in your life? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1th.5.16-18" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:16-18">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.103.2-5" alt="Psalms 103:2-5" class="on">Psalms 103:2-5</a>​In daily life, would you describe your mindset as an abundance mindset or poverty mindset? Share an example. Where is God inviting you to change the way you think?

Thank you Jesus for giving us the gift of grace in our lives. Help us to receive it with our whole heart, that we may overflow with gratitude.

We Are Passionate About The Presence of God

Value: We are passionate about the presence of God.We are a worshipping church.

<ol><li>Share a story of when you encountered God’s presence, maybe for the first time. What did you see, hear, and feel?</li><li>If passion is: that which you would suffer for or pay a great price for, how does your life demonstrate your passion for God?</li><li>How can you live more aware of His presence in your everyday life? Remember:<ol><li>His presence holds us together. (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/col.1.17" alt="Colossians 1:17">Colossians 1:17</a>)</li><li>His presence surrounds us. (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.139.7" alt="Psalms 139:7">Psalms 139:7</a>)</li><li>His presence is within us. (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.20.22" alt="John 20:22">John 20:22</a>)</li><li>His presence is in our Godly relationships (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.18.20" alt="Matthew 18:20">Matthew 18:20</a>)</li><li>His presence is tangible in our worship. (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/114/PSA.22.3.NKJV" alt="Psalms 22:3 NKJV">Psalms 22:3 NKJV</a>)</li><li>His presence is in our humility, hunger, and holiness. (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/8/2CH.5.13-14.AMPC" alt="2 Chronicles 5:13-14 AMPC" class="on">2 Chronicles 5:13-14 AMPC</a>) </li></ol></li></ol>

<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/2SA.6.16,23.NIV" alt="2 Samuel 6:16,23" class="on">2 Samuel 6:16,23</a>​What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through this scripture? What’s your next step?

Thank you for being passionate about us, Lord. Jesus, please give us humble hearts, full of faith that are focused on you.

<ul><li>Share in your Circle opportunities to participate in Hope on the Move: Groceries. All details are online at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/groceries/" alt="valleycreek.org/groceries" class="on">valleycreek.org/groceries</a>. </li></ul>

Practicing Family on Mission and Heart

Practicing Values: We are a family on mission. We do everything with all our heart.

<ol><li>Who did you connect with as we practiced being a family on mission? What was that experience like for you?</li><li>When we read the Lord’s Prayer (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/MAT.6.9-13.NIV" alt="Matthew 6:9-13" class="on">Matthew 6:9-13</a>) together, what stood out to you? Is there a verse that you are receiving for you, one that challenges you, or revelation God has given you?</li><li>What is God showing you about your heart (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.139.23-24" alt="Psalms 139:23-24" class="on">Psalms 139:23-24</a>)? How are you working through it? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/luk.11.28" alt="Luke 11:28" class="on">Luke 11:28</a>​ What does it look like for you to take the messages from Sunday and apply them to your life Monday through Saturday? (i.e. at home, work, school, your community, etc.) Have you been applying them to your life or is this a next step for you?

Thank you Jesus for giving us a new heart and adopting us to your family. Help us to have the courage to live set apart.

We Do Everything With All Our Heart

Value: We do everything with all our heart.Jesus is worthy of our all.

<ol><li>The culture of our hearts determines the quality of our lives. How’s your heart? Are there things of the world you’ve let in your heart, let stay in your heart, or things you've focused on that you need to submit to the Lordship of Jesus? </li><li>You are the only person who will give an account for you. Colossians 3:23 tells us to do whatever we do with all our heart as unto the Lord. Jesus is worthy even if those we serve are not. How’s it going with what you do? (i.e., In marriage, parenting, at work, school, or church)</li><li>Doing everything with all our heart takes being present, passionate, and pure motives. What do you sense the Holy Spirit trying to do in your heart today? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/ACT.13.22.NIV" alt="Acts 13:22">Acts 13:22</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.11.28-29" alt="Matthew 11:28-29" class="on">Matthew 11:28-29</a>​Where is God trying to help your heart grow in gentleness and humility?

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/PRO.4.23.NIV" alt="Proverbs 4:23">Proverbs 4:23</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/EZK.11.19-20.NLT" alt="Ezekiel 11:19-20" class="on">Ezekiel 11:19-20</a> NLT

We pray Psalms 139:23-24 over our lives: search me, o God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. see if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting in Jesus’ name, amen.

We Are A Family On Mission

Value: We are a family on mission.We are beloved sons and daughters releasing our Father’s kingdom.

1. Which of these lists accurately reflects your life? Share an example of how it plays out in your day-to-day living. What’s one next step you can take to move toward living as a beloved son or daughter?<div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: 0px; width: 300px;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1666544943/VCCResources/Orphans-Beloved-Chart-Circle-Guide-Cover-Image-%28White%29.png" alt="" data-rotate="0" data-proportion="true" data-size="300px,194px" data-align="none" data-file-name="Orphans-Beloved-Chart-Circle-Guide-Cover-Image-%28White%29.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="640px,320px" style="width: 300px; height: 194px; transform: rotate(0deg);" data-index="0"></figure></div>2. We experience church in three ways, each building upon the next: a Harbor of Hope, a Training Center for Life, or a Family on Mission. Which of these is your perspective of the church? What would it look like to experience church from the next perspective?&nbsp;3. Where is God inviting you to repent (change your thinking) about family and mission?

The five characteristics listed below are evident in healthy families. Do your home life and how you engage with the Valley Creek family resemble this culture? In which of these areas is God inviting you to grow?<ol><li>Submitted to the Lordship of Jesus (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jos.24.15" alt="Joshua 24:15">Joshua 24:15</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/luk.8.21" alt="Luke 8:21" class="on">Luke 8:21</a>&nbsp;NLT)</li><li>Engaged in Loving Relationships (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/HEB.13.1.NLT" alt="Hebrews 13:1">Hebrews 13:1</a>&nbsp;NLT)</li><li>Sacrificially Serving One Another (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/1CO.12.7.NLT" alt="1 Corinthians 12:7">1 Corinthians 12:7</a>&nbsp;NLT)</li><li>Costly Commitment to Each Other (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/1jn.3.16" alt="1 John 3:16">1 John 3:16</a>&nbsp;NLT)</li><li>A Sense of Purpose (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/3jn.1.4" alt="3 John 4">3 John 4</a>) </li></ol>

Jesus, thank you for being a son so that we could come home. Lord, help us become part of your answered prayer that we may live as a family on mission, releasing your kingdom.

Practicing Unity

Value: We pursue unity with everything we have.Our anointing is found in our unity.

<ol><li>Taking time to respond to God and practice the values of the kingdom is part of who we are as a church. What did you experience through the response?</li><li>There are four areas in our life where God invites us to pursue unity with everything we have. What does it look like in your life to: <ol><li>honor your parents, your family, or the people within your household?</li><li>pursue unity in marriage or relationships?</li><li>submit and surrender to leaders in your life when you agree and when you don’t?</li><li>show gentleness and patience to others as the church?</li></ol></li><li>Where is God inviting you to die to yourself, surrender preferences and opinions, release offenses, and extend forgiveness?</li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1co.12.27" alt="1 Corinthians 12:27" class="on">1 Corinthians 12:27</a>​Jesus took all of our sins so that we could live free. As the body of Jesus, we are called to live in unity with God and one another so that the world will know the love of God. We each get to do our part in pursuing unity so that the whole body is healthy.&nbsp;So, how are you doing with your part? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/deu.5.16" alt="Deuteronomy 5:16" class="on">Deuteronomy 5:16</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.19.5-6" alt="Matthew 19:5-6">Matthew 19:5-6</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/rom.13.1-2" alt="Romans 13:1-2">Romans 13:1-2</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/eph.4.2-3" alt="Ephesians 4:2-3">Ephesians 4:2-3</a>​

Thank you, Jesus, for pursuing unity with everything you have so we can live free as beloved sons and daughters. May we choose to follow you, pursue unity in our hearts and our minds, and demonstrate kingdom culture wherever we go.

We Pursue Unity with Everything We Have

1. Unity is when we agree with God. Where in your life do you need to pursue unity with everything you have?2. Where in your life do you need to submit preferences, selfishness, offenses, or fear?&nbsp; <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1665333514/VCCResources/Arrow%20Slide%20White.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,202px" data-align="none" data-file-name="Arrow%20Slide%20White.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 202px;" data-index="7"></figure></div> 3. If there is an area where you’ve aligned with counterfeit unity, have you confessed it and repented? Have you brought it into the light under the Lordship of Jesus, and sought His perspective? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?

Which of these scriptures is God highlighting for you to lean into? What is your next step?<ul><li>​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/deu.5.16" alt="Deuteronomy 5:16">Deuteronomy 5:16</a> (Students)</li><li>​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.19.5-6" alt="Matthew 19:5-6">Matthew 19:5-6</a> (Couples)</li><li>​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/rom.13.1-2" alt="Romans 13:1-2">Romans 13:1-2</a> (Workers)</li><li>​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/eph.4.2-3" alt="Ephesians 4:2-3" class="on">Ephesians 4:2-3</a> (Church) </li></ul>

Read and pray <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.17.20-23" alt="John 17:20-23" class="on">John 17:20-23</a> out loud; receiving it as Jesus’ prayer for you and releasing it as a prayer over our church.

We Are Quick to Repent, Part Three

Value: We are quick to repent.We want to think like God.

<ol><li>Every weekend, a lot of preparation goes into the experiences we enjoy. This weekend, God had an interruption for us. What did this interruption make you grateful for?&nbsp;</li><li>Where is God inviting you to align your life with His ways?</li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/114/psa.51.17" alt="Psalms 51:17 (NKJV)" class="on">Psalms 51:17 (NKJV)</a>​We said that one of the things we wanted this series to do was to interrupt your life. So far, how has your heart, your mind, your life been disrupted? Where is your spirit longing for the Lordship of Jesus?

Take specific time to pray for our church. Pray that we would lead the way in having a heart for following the values of His Kingdom, and our church would be set apart as hope carriers.

We Are Quick to Repent, Part Two

KINGDOM CULTURE 101Value: We are quick to repent.We want to think like God.

<ol><li>How is repenting challenging you to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus?</li><li>​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/114/pro.23.7" alt="Proverbs 23:7 NKJV" class="on">Proverbs 23:7 NKJV</a> says our thinking leads our lives. How would you describe your thought life?</li><li>The culture of our life is what others experience it to be, not what we declare it is. What would others say about your ability to:<ol><li>embrace change?</li><li>be teachable and coachable?</li><li>apologize? </li></ol></li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.21.28-31" alt="Matthew 21:28-31" class="on">Matthew 21:28-31</a>​Which son are you most like? What is God revealing to you? Where do you need to change your thinking? How is God’s kindness leading you to repentance?

Jesus, help us be people of humility and holiness with repentance as our main response in life.

<ul><li>Our young adults can take a next step and engage in our next Young Adult Gathering for a night of worship at our Denton Campus on 9/30 at 7pm. Find out more and register on <a href="https://valleycreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/173/responses/new" alt="valleycreek.org" class="on">valleycreek.org</a>.</li><li>Tuesday Night Prayer will be on October 4 at 7pm in Flower Mound, Gainesville, and Online. </li></ul>

We Are Quick to Repent, Part One

Value: We are quick to repent.We want to think like God.

<ol><li>Whatever you do with what God said yesterday determines what God reveals to you today. We can apply that this week as we acknowledge the disruption in receiving the full message on repentance and actually repent.<ol><li>What did you do with the revelation of living a Jesus-focused, Spirit-filled, Life-giving life?</li><li>What are you learning about yourself, the culture of your heart, and the culture of the Kingdom?</li></ol></li><li>How has what you thought about repentance changed? What will you do with that revelation this week?</li><li>It is impossible to be a disciple of Jesus without the spirit of repentance. As you examine your own discipleship, how’s your heart? Is there repentance or resistance when you receive revelation? What is your next step as a disciple?</li></ol><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1663520947/VCCResources/Circle-Guide-Heart-Cover-Image%20%281%29.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,203px" data-align="none" data-file-name="Circle-Guide-Heart-Cover-Image%20%281%29.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 203px;" data-index="0"></figure></div>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mrk.4.24-25" alt="Mark 4:24-25">Mark 4:24-25</a>​Where do you need to repent, change your thinking, and use the revelation God gives you?​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/rom.12.1-2" alt="Romans 12:1-2">Romans 12:1-2</a>​Where does your life look more like the pattern of the world than the kingdom of God? How will you intentionally practice renewing your mind this week?

Jesus, help us to think like God and apply your ways to our life. We want to be quick to repent.

We Are Jesus-Focused, Spirit-Filled, Life-Giving

Value: We are Jesus-focused, Spirit-filled, Life-givingWe’re more focused on what Jesus has done for us than what we have to do for Him.We walk in the character and power of Jesus.We’re on mission to receive and release the life of Jesus wherever we go.&nbsp;

<ol><li>Culture isn’t what we declare it to be but what others experience it to be. How would others describe the culture of your home, your business, your school, your life?</li><li>What helps or hinders you from living fully focused on Jesus?</li><li>What is interrupted or disrupted as you examine the values of your heart and the culture of your life? </li></ol>

When we focus on Jesus (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.14.6" alt="John 14:6">John 14:6</a>), we walk by the Spirit (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/act.2.17-18" alt="Acts 2:17-18">Acts 2:17-18</a>), and experience Life (<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jhn.11.25" alt="John 11:25">John 11:25</a>).The three circles represent the core values of the Kingdom of God. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about these values? <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-left" contenteditable="false" style=""><figure style="margin: auto;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1662914901/VCCResources/Jesus%20Focused%20Three%20Circles.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="387px,217px" data-align="left" data-file-name="Jesus%20Focused%20Three%20Circles.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="," style="width: 387px; height: 217px;" data-index="0"></figure></div>

Lord, help me be Jesus-focused, Spirit-filled, and Life-giving.

It's Time to Respond

<ol><li>How have you responded to the invitations of: <ol><li>It’s time to move</li><li>It’s time to get planted</li><li>It’s time to make it right</li><li>It’s time to seek the Lord</li></ol></li><li>Where have you learned to think differently about time throughout this series?&nbsp;</li><li>What changes have you made in your daily life?</li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/ecc.3.1-5" alt="Ecclesiastes 3:1-5">Ecclesiastes 3:1-5</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33" class="on">Matthew 6:33</a>​Within the clocks and calendars (Chronos) of this world, it’s always time to seek God. What is the big idea God has been showing you about what it’s time for in your life that glorifies him?

Jesus, thank you for your grace. Thank you for the Holy Spirit who leads us, a church to be planted in, relationships that lead us into your love, and for your presence.

<ul><li>Serve the City is on September 17, <a href="https://valleycreek.org/servethecity/" alt="sign up to serve here">sign up to serve here</a> and invite those who have a next step of serving to sign up</li><li>Find the reading plan on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>; invite your Circle to engage it together as a next step </li></ul>

You'll Find What You Are Looking For

<ol><li>When you examine your life, what do your actions show that you are really seeking?</li><li>How are you filling your time; is it more chronos (clocks/calendars) or kairos (divine season)?</li><li>In which area is the Holy Spirit inviting you to take a next step and why:<ol><li>Engaging the Scriptures</li><li>Getting around God’s people</li><li>Practicing stillness </li></ol></li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/act.17.26-27" alt="Acts 17:26-27">Acts 17:26-27</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/isa.55.6" alt="Isaiah 55:6" class="on">Isaiah 55:6</a>​What do you believe God wants to reveal to you as you seek Him?

Take 90 seconds to practice stillness in the presence of God as a Circle. Share what you heard and wrap up with a prayer of praise from your heart.

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.46.10" alt="Psalms 46:10">Psalms 46:10</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.11.28-30" alt="Matthew 11:28-30" class="on">Matthew 11:28-30</a>​

<ul><li>New reading plan launching on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="ValleyCreek+">ValleyCreek+</a>; invite your Circle to engage it together as a next step</li><li>Leader Summit teaching sessions now available at <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/leaders" alt="valleycreek.plus/leaders" class="on">valleycreek.plus/leaders</a>​ </li></ul>

Make It Right

Start with a “get to know you” conversation. Ask everyone to introduce themselves, tell how they got connected at Valley Creek, and share one fun fact about themselves.

<ol><li>You can only forgive to the level you believe God has forgiven you. Reflect on how much you’ve been forgiven. How has the grace of God changed your life?</li><li>Who do you need to:<ol><li>Forgive</li><li>Apologize to</li><li>Thank</li></ol></li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1pe.5.5-6" alt="1 Peter 5:5-6" class="on">1 Peter 5:5-6</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/2co.7.10-11" alt="2 Corinthians 7:10-11" class="on">2 Corinthians 7:10-11</a>&nbsp;What heart work is the Holy Spirit inviting you to do? What’s one step you’ll take this week?

Jesus, help us be a church who acknowledges our desperate need for you and is quick to genuinely apologize.

<ul><li>Help anyone interested in getting into a Circle by filling out the form <a href="https://valleycreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/72/responses/new" alt="valleycreek.org/joinacircle">valleycreek.org/joinacircle</a>​</li><li>New Reading Plan has launched on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>; invite your Circle to engage it together </li></ul>

NEW Circles

Is Church Relevant?

<ol><li>Are you planted with the people of God? If yes, share how they’ve helped you move forward with Jesus. If not, what’s your next step?</li><li>Which area of devotion is the Holy Spirit inviting you to discover more of:<ol><li>Devoted to meaningful relationships</li><li>Devoted to meaningful ministry</li><li>Devoted to meaningful mission </li></ol></li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.92.12-14" alt="Psalms 92:12-14" class="on">Psalms 92:12-14</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/rom.12.10" alt="Romans 12:10">Romans 12:10</a>​What does it mean to you to “be devoted” to one another? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?

Jesus, help us to be planted with the people of God and move forward with you.

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/97/HEB.5.8.MSG" alt="Hebrews 5:8-9" class="on">Hebrews 5:8-9</a>​Meditate on this verse and ask the Lord for revelation on it and who you should share your revelation with.

<ul><li>Help anyone interested in getting into a Circle by filling out the form <a href="https://valleycreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/72/responses/new" alt="valleycreek.org/joinacircle">valleycreek.org/joinacircle</a>​</li><li>Share these <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/packages/back-to-school-prayers" alt="back-to-school prayers">back-to-school prayers</a> with your Circle or anyone in your sphere of influence who is starting back this fall season</li><li>New Reading Plan has launched on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>; invite your Circle to engage it together </li></ul>

What Is This Time For?

<ol><li>We know what time it is, but do we know what this time is for? As you consider your future, what is this time in your life for and how will it glorify God?</li><li>Would you describe this past summer season with God and our church as “movement” or “leafy”? Why?</li><li>When we let go of what is, we can grab ahold of what God is doing. We can’t step into a new season with an old mindset. What do you need to let go of? What are you afraid of? What challenge is God inviting you to overcome? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/2co.5.7" alt="2 Corinthians 5:7">2 Corinthians 5:7</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jas.2.17" alt="James 2:17" class="on">James 2:17</a>​When we move toward God, because of God, when God invites us to, we discover his personality. Where is God inviting you to move forward by faith?

Jesus, give us eyes to see and perceive the season we are in and what this time is for.​

Praiseology: The What, Why, & How of Praise (Psalm 150)

<ol><li>This summer we focused on reading through the book of Psalms as a family; describe your experience. What did you learn about the rhythm of regularly engaging with Scripture? How will you carry your learnings forward?</li><li>What are you praising God for in this season?</li><li>Who in your life do you hope will be impacted by your praise of God? </li></ol>

Individually choose a Psalm that you meditated on or that moved you this summer. Go around your Circle and read it aloud.What did God reveal to you through the Psalm you chose?

Jesus, we praise you Lord for you are good!

Share with your Circle that our daily reading plan is always available on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>.

The Song of Generations (Psalm 145)

<ol><li>What’s the song of your life?</li><li>Are you singing the song of the legacy you want to leave to the next generation? If not, which of these three barriers has impacted you: insecurity, culture, or time?</li><li>What is the next step you believe God is inviting you to take? </li></ol>

<ol><li>What do you believe about independence? Do you have a desire to learn from the generation ahead of you? Why or why not?</li><li>What steps can you take to align with God’s design for you to receive from those a generation ahead of you?</li><li>Whose wisdom do you want to learn from? Who has gifts that you want to grow in? What is your next step? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.145.1-5" alt="Psalm 145:1">Psalm 145:1</a>What do these verses say about the song David sang with his life? Like David, are you willing to follow God into the song of life He has for you?

Jesus, we pray that we will be a church who raises up generations of Hope Carriers.

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/deu.6.6-7" alt="Deuteronomy 6:6-7">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/psa.78.5-6" alt="Psalm 78:5-6" class="on">Psalm 78:5-6</a>​

ALL CIRCLES DISCUSS

YOUNG ADULTS ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

Don’t Forget to Remember (Psalm 103)

<ol><li>We often forget the benefits of God or don’t know them at all. What have you forgotten? What are some benefits of God you know?</li><li>As you remember the benefits of God:<ol><li>What Scripture are you meditating on? How has engaging in the reading plan been going for you?</li><li>Who are you connected to at Valley Creek that can remind you of God?</li><li>What are you praising God for today? </li></ol></li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/rom.10.9-10" alt="Romans 10:9-10" class="on">Romans 10:9-10</a>​When did you declare Jesus is Lord, confessing it and believing it? Share the story of your salvation moment. Or, if you want to take the next step of salvation, tell your leader.

Jesus, help us remember not to forget your benefits. Help us to remember for us and for the next generation.

​<a href="https://valleycreek.org/baptism/" alt="Baptism class is July 24" class="on">Baptism class is July 24</a> and we celebrate baptisms on July 31. Ask everyone in your Circle if they have experienced a full water immersion baptism after professing faith in Jesus.

The Strength of Your Heart (Psalm 73)

<ol><li>Fill in the blank: Even if _________. God remains…</li><li>Strength is whatever you rely on. What are you relying on?</li><li>Where have you seen God’s goodness in the midst of hard situations? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/heb.4.13,15-16.NIV" alt="Hebrews 4:13,15-16" class="on">Hebrews 4:13,15-16</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/116/PSA.73.26.NLT" alt="Psalm 73:26">Psalm 73:26</a>​Where in your life have you felt like throwing your hands up to God? What promise from Psalm 73 can you meditate on and cling to this week?

Jesus, help us experience more of you through a tested faith.

<ul><li>Baptism class is 7/24; if this is your next step register at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/baptism/" alt="valleycreek.org/baptism" class="on">valleycreek.org/baptism</a>​ </li></ul>

RESOURCE REMINDERS

Little by Little (Online-Only Experience)

<ol><li>How did you rest and enjoy God this week?</li><li>What did God reveal to you through the message?</li><li>Where have you seen momentum in your life this year? </li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/exo.23.30" alt="Exodus 23:30">Exodus 23:30</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mrk.4.24-25" alt="Mark 4:24-25">Mark 4:24-25</a>Momentum isn’t gained in one big moment; it’s little by little over time. What’s that little thing God is asking you to do in the midst of this summer?

Jesus, help us to steward the positive momentum we’ve gained as a family this year and finish well!

Worth Celebrating

<ol><li>What has God done in or through your life that you are celebrating?</li><li>Share with your Circle what God put on your heart as we reflected on these three questions:<ol><li>What do you need to grieve?</li><li>What do you need to pray for?</li><li>What do you need to thank God for? </li></ol></li></ol>

​<a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/PSA.27.NIV" alt="Psalm 27" class="on">Psalm 27</a>​Read this Scripture out loud. What stands out to you in this chapter and how can you make that verse/thought applicable this week?

Jesus, we thank you for all you’ve done. Help us to grow in trusting you so that we can live from a place of rest.

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