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Adults

Silence & Solitude

For those who practiced sabbath last week, how did it go? What did you learn about yourself and God?

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.22.39-41" alt="Luke 22:39-41">Luke 22:39-41</a>.&nbsp;<ul><li>Based on this message, how has your perspective of silence and solitude changed?&nbsp;</li><li>Whether you’re an extrovert who loves crowds and conversation or an introvert who loves isolation and indifference, how do you think you can experience silence and solitude in your life?</li></ul>2. Some common reasons we resist silence and solitude are because it requires us to give up control, we have a lot to say, and we prefer to be absent from our own lives. As we resist, we shake up our own "snow globes" and make it impossible to clearly see and hear God.<ul><li>Out of the reasons for resisting listed above, which do you resonate with the most? Why?</li><li>How are you shaking up your "snow globe"? What could help you stop?</li></ul>3. Silence and solitude...<ul><li>Reminds us we are never alone (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/heb.13.5" alt="Hebrews 13:5">Hebrews 13:5</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/isa.41.10" alt="Isaiah 41:10">Isaiah 41:10</a>).&nbsp;Where in your life do you feel the most alone? Why do you think we depend on noise to provide relief in the chaos?</li><li>Exposes our soul (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/114/PSA.143.6" alt="Psalms 143:6">Psalms 143:6</a>).&nbsp;How can you respond to God’s invitation to present yourself in His presence? What are you afraid of Him exposing?</li><li>Allows us to hear God’s whisper (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1ki.19.11-13" alt="1 Kings 19:11-13" class="on">1 Kings 19:11-13</a>).&nbsp;Where is your life noisy and chaotic? How do you need to arrange and rearrange to hear God’s whisper?</li></ul>

Wake up early every day this week and practice silence and solitude for 10 minutes (just try it!)&nbsp;Remember, practices are invitations of grace meant to open up your life to God. They are not religious duties to fulfill.

Jesus, thank You for showing us how to train to live godly lives in a noisy and chaotic world. As we submit and surrender our lives to You, may You restore our souls.&nbsp;

<ul><li>In your attendance notes, add the responses to question #2.</li><li>Check out <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/leaders/circle/" alt="valleycreek.org/circleleaders" class="on">valleycreek.org/circleleaders</a> for the new Leader Guide. </li></ul>

PRACTICE PLAN CHECK-IN

DISCUSS & ENGAGE THE SCRIPTURES

PRACTICE PLAN

PRAY

LEADERS

Sabbath

Start by sharing your experience from fasting last week. If you engaged in the practice, how did you experience God in it? If you didn’t, what stopped you?

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EXO.20.8-11" alt="Exodus 20:8-11">Exodus 20:8-11</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/DEU.5.12-15" alt="Deuteronomy 5:12-15">Deuteronomy 5:12-15</a>.<ul><li>How has your perspective of sabbath changed?&nbsp;</li><li>How has your perspective of your job versus “work” changed?</li><li>Where are you gaining identity from hustling or significance in the hurry of life?</li></ul>2. Sabbath isn’t a rule to follow; it’s a gift to receive. Of the statements below about why we resist sabbath, which do you resonate with the most? How does choosing these things over sabbath affect your life?<ul><li>We idolize time more than we realize.</li><li>We think it’s impossible.</li><li>We want to know the “rules.”</li></ul>3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/GEN.2.2-3" alt="Genesis 2:2-3" class="on">Genesis 2:2-3</a>. Sabbath isn’t about adding something in; it’s about taking something out so you can enjoy God.<ul><li>How will you rearrange your life around God’s intended rhythms rather than the ways of the world?</li><li>What will it look like for you to use six days of your week differently to rest on the seventh? </li></ul>

Jesus, may we align our lives with Your created order and enjoy this life You’ve given us.

<ul><li>In your attendance notes, add the responses to question #3.</li><li>Check out <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/leaders/circle/" alt="valleycreek.org/circleleaders" class="on">valleycreek.org/circleleaders</a> for the new Leader Guide. </li></ul>

Fasting

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JER.6.16" alt="Jeremiah 6:16">Jeremiah 6:16</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.16-18" alt="Matthew 6:16-18">Matthew 6:16-18</a>. Fasting is a way of the people of God. We fast from food so we can feast on God.<ul><li>How has your perspective of fasting changed?</li><li>Why do you think fasting is hard? If we're honest, why are we resistant to it?</li></ul>2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.8.34" alt="Mark 8:34">Mark 8:34</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/114/1JN.2.16" alt="1 John 2:16 NKJV">1 John 2:16 NKJV</a>. A lot of our life is arranged around satisfying the flesh or fulfilling desires, cravings, compulsions, and appetites. What parts of your life are arranged around your flesh? How is this playing out in your daily life?3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/114/GAL.5.16-25" alt="Galatians 5:16-17,24-25 NKJV">Galatians 5:16-17,24-25 NKJV</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.6.11-14" alt="Romans 6:11-14" class="on">Romans 6:11-14</a>. What is the Holy Spirit trying to say to you?

Fast and pray one day this week.

Jesus, show us how to use this practice so that we may be able to bring more of our flesh under the submission of Your spirit.

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Prayer

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.15.7" alt="John 15:7">John 15:7</a>. Prayer is talking with God about the life we’re living together.<ul><li>How is this different from how you’ve been defining prayer?</li><li>Where have you been pursuing authority instead of intimacy?</li></ul>2. Which of these is the most significant obstacle in your prayer life and why?<ul><li>Not having a heart for prayer </li><li>Not having the patience to practice prayer</li></ul>3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.11.24" alt="Mark 11:24">Mark 11:24</a>. Our view of prayer reveals what we believe about God and ourselves. As you look at the way you have or haven’t arranged your life around prayer, what does that reveal to you about your beliefs? Where are you being invited to repent (change your thinking) about prayer?4. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1th.5.16-18" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:16-18">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/php.4.6-7" alt="Philippians 4:6-7" class="on">Philippians 4:6-7</a>. How will you practically arrange or rearrange your life to be aware God is real, accessible, and available in every moment?

Start every morning and end every day by simply becoming aware of God.

Jesus, help us be aware of Your presence in every moment.

<ul><li>In your attendance notes, add the responses to question #2.</li><li>Check out <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/leaders/circle/" alt="valleycreek.org/circleleaders">valleycreek.org/circleleaders</a> for the new Leader Guide. </li><li>Tuesday Night Prayer is the first Tuesday of every month, and it’s a great next step for anyone who wants to continue practicing prayer. Our next gathering is on October 1 at 7pm in Flower Mound, Gainesville, and Online. </li></ul>

Blackout: Gold Shields

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.

Scripture Passages On Gold Shields: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1KI.10.NIV" alt="1 Kings 10-14">1 Kings 10-14</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2ch.9" alt="2 Chronicles 9-12" class="on">2 Chronicles 9-12</a>​<ol><li>During our weekend experience, we had a blackout service. Was this experience easy or hard for you to engage with? How so? </li><li>Where in your life is God inviting you to acknowledge bronze living or bronze thinking (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/isa.48.4" alt="Isaiah 48:4)" class="on">Isaiah 48:4</a>)? What do you need to set down so you can pick up your gold shield? </li><li>What are you afraid of being exposed in choosing to transition from bronze living to a golden lifestyle? How can you trust God in it? </li><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.6.10-17.NIV" alt="Ephesians 6:10-17">Ephesians 6:10-17</a>. God’s invitation is for us to “stand” so He can fight our battles. Why do you think it’s more difficult to stand with a gold shield than fight our own battles with bronze? What would it look like for you to stand with a gold shield in your daily life? </li></ol>

For the blackout service we removed several service elements we love like lights, videos, and a full band as we meet with God. Whether we have all of that or not, Jesus is with us. The same is true of our lives. How can you practice this in your own life?

Jesus, thank You for Your grace to live according to Your gold standard, may we have the courage to live a kingdom come life today.

<ul><li>In your attendance, add feedback on question #2.</li><li>Check out <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/leaders/circle/" alt="valleycreek.org/circleleaders">valleycreek.org/circleleaders</a> for a video update and one-pager on taking attendance in the lead app.</li><li>Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/series/a-different-way" alt="valleycreek.plus">valleycreek.plus</a> to rewatch Season One &amp; Season Two of A Different Way. </li></ul>

NEW CIRCLES

Do I Really Want To Change?

1. Circles are one of the ways we practice living like Jesus so we can live as disciples in our daily lives.&nbsp;As we begin the semester, let’s start by acknowledging where we are on our journey by answering these reflective questions (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.5.6" alt="John 5:6">John 5:6</a>):<ul><li>Do I really want to change? If yes, in what areas of life? If not, what is your greatest obstacle?</li><li>Have I decided I want to be a disciple of Jesus? If so, what does this look like in daily life? If not, what’s stopping you?</li></ul> 2. We can become the person God created us to be when we have vision (a preferred future for our life; see <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.4.19" alt="Matthew 4:19">Matthew 4:19</a>), intent (earnest, eager, devoted, and committed to see a new reality), and means (resources, practices, or next steps).<ul><li>Who do you want to become (your vision)?</li><li>What’s your intent?</li><li>What next steps (means) is God inviting you to take as you train to live a different way?</li></ul> 3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1TI.4.7-8" alt="1 Timothy 4:7-8" class="on">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>. The spirit of the world has a plan to form us into its image. But we can intentionally plan to train ourselves to be godly.<ul><li>If you’ve been with us since January, how have you been doing with your training plan? How are you arranging or rearranging your life?</li><li>If you are just jumping into the series, what is your training plan? How are you arranging or rearranging your life? </li></ul>

Read through your Season One notes or the message transcripts. You can download Season One transcripts on <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/series/a-different-way" alt="ValleyCreek+." class="on">ValleyCreek+.</a>

Pray together: Jesus, give me a desire to be Your disciple.

<ul><li>In your attendance, add feedback on question #1.</li><li>This week we are invited to a week of prayer and fasting. Here are some <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/articles/what-is-prayer-and-fasting" alt="resources" class="on">resources</a> to help. </li><li>Visit <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/series/a-different-way" alt="valleycreek.plus" class="on">valleycreek.plus</a> to rewatch Season One &amp; Season Two of A Different Way.</li><li>Grab a journal and access the reading plan at <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway" class="on">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>. </li></ul>

Do You Like The Direction Your Life Is Going?

This week, we were reminded of the direction God is calling us as a church. Here’s a quick note on how to engage the Circle Guide this week:<ul><li>If you were with us and in a Circle when this message was originally preached, then as you go through these questions, consider where you’ve grown and where you may have room to grow even more. How has your training plan been going?</li><li>If this is the first time you are hearing this message and going through these questions, now is a great time to start your journey of living a different way! What will your training plan look like this fall? </li></ul>

1. Read&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.8.34-35" alt="Mark 8:34-35">Mark 8:34-35</a>. If we want to do the things Jesus did, we have to first do the things that Jesus did. Look at the things Jesus did in daily life. We all desire these things in some way. How are you trying to access them? <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/v1705862017/VCCResources/20240121-Icons-Circle_Guide.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,203px" data-align="none" data-file-name="20240121-Icons-Circle_Guide.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 203px;" data-index="0"></figure></div>2. Read&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.11.28-30" alt="Matthew 11:28-30">Matthew 11:28-30</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33">Matthew 6:33</a>. Our lives are all centered around something or someone. How is your lifestyle shaping who you're becoming? 3. Read&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1TI.4.7-8" alt="1 Timothy 4:7-8" class="on">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>. We can’t do on-the-spot what we haven’t practiced behind-the-scenes. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about living a different way?

Read&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.25.4" alt="Psalms 25:4" class="on">Psalms 25:4</a>.&nbsp;<ul><li>Invitation is a way of Jesus. Who is one person you can invite to our Circle?</li><li>Pray together: Jesus, help me to be open to a different way.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/adults" alt="valleycreek.plus">valleycreek.plus</a>&nbsp;to rewatch Season 1 &amp; Season 2 of A Different Way. </li><li>Grab a journal and access the reading plan at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway" class="on">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>. </li></ul>

A DIFFERENT WAY – REMINDER

Run Your Race

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33">Matthew 6:33</a>. How are you choosing to arrange and rearrange your life around Jesus this fall? 2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/HEB.12.1-2" alt="Hebrews 12:1-2">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/GEN.50.16-21" alt="Genesis 50:16-21">Genesis 50:16-21</a>. As we prepare our hearts for the race God has marked out for us, share what the Holy Spirit is showing you in these three areas: <ul><li>Who are you working on forgiving? </li><li>What are you working on grieving? </li><li>Where are you choosing to obey God? </li></ul>*All Scriptures from this week’s message can be found <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/events/49299973" alt="here" class="on">here</a>.

Jesus, may the Valley Creek family experience Your compassion and kindness as we take a next step with You.

<ul><li>Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/connect/" alt="valleycreek.org/connect" class="on">valleycreek.org/connect</a> for ways to get involved at Valley Creek. </li></ul>

What Is Church?

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.16.13-18" alt="Matthew 16:13-18">Matthew 16:13-18</a>. Below are two kingdom definitions of “church”. What is church to you? How do these definitions change your view of Jesus and the church?&nbsp;Church (noun): The people of God, united by the spirit of God, under the Lordship of Jesus, sent on mission to bring the hope of the kingdom to the world.Church (verb):&nbsp;<ul><li>We meet with God</li><li>We serve each other as the body of Christ</li><li>We grow as disciples and make disciples</li></ul> 2. Our vision at Valley Creek is to be a movement of hope for the city and beyond. Our strategy is raising up generations of hope carriers. We are Jesus-focused, Spirit-filled, and Life-giving.<ul><li>Why are you part of this church, and why does this matter to you? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.2.21-22" alt="Ephesians 2:21-22">Ephesians 2:21-22</a>)</li><li>Where is God inviting you to become the culture and move towards living as a movement of hope? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/114/2CO.3.18" alt="2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV">2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV</a>)</li></ul> 3. At Valley Creek we do 5 things as the church. As you consider the definitions above and these five things, how is God inviting you to “do” church differently as you arrange and rearrange your life around Jesus this fall? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1CO.2.2-5" alt="1 Corinthians 2:2-5">1 Corinthians 2:2-5</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.5.25-27" alt="Ephesians 5:25-27" class="on">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>)<ul><li>Weekend Experiences</li><li>Circles</li><li>Serve Teams</li><li>Spiritual Practices</li><li>Transformative Experiences </li></ul>

Jesus, we pray that as a church we will become radiant as we grow in Your Grace, Your Presence, and Your Kingdom.

Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/connect/" alt="valleycreek.org/connect">valleycreek.org/connect</a> for ways to get involved at Valley Creek.

God’s Revealing

Becca Reynolds, Executive Pastor &amp; Teaching Team

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JER.33.3" alt="Jeremiah 33:3">Jeremiah 33:3</a>. As you reflect on whether or not you believe the best is yet to come, which camp do you resonate with the most and how so?<ul><li>Camp #1: My best days are behind me. (Stuck in stories from the past)</li><li>Camp #2: This is as good as it gets. (Stuck in the circumstances of life)</li></ul>2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.8.24-25" alt="Romans 8:24-25">Romans 8:24-25</a>. The quality of our life is determined by what we focus on and what we ignore. Anything we have to go outside of God to get, we have to stay outside of Him to keep.<ul><li>How are you defining “best” in your life?</li><li>What’s holding you back from God’s best for your life? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/JDG.6.7-10" alt="Judges 6:7-10">Judges 6:7-10</a>)</li><li>What is the next step of faith God is inviting you to take? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/2692/NUM.14.24" alt="Numbers 14:24">Numbers 14:24</a>)</li></ul>3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.4.20" alt="Romans 4:20">Romans 4:20</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/HEB.11.1" alt="Hebrews 11:1">Hebrews 11:1</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JDG.6.14" alt="Judges 6:14" class="on">Judges 6:14</a>. What strength do you have to claim, declare, and walk in this promise today?

Jesus, thank You for Your promise to answer our call and tell us things we can only find in You. We prophetically declare that, for the Valley Creek family, the best is yet to come.

<ul><li>Check out and share our new student worship album <a href="https://valleycreek.org/students/we-are-gen-hope/" alt="here">here</a>&nbsp;or find <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/students/" alt="click here">click here</a> for ways to connect and serve in NextGen.</li><li>Join the Movement is coming up on August 4. This is a great next step for anyone in your Circle who hasn’t gone through it. Share the registration link with them <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/jointhemovement/" alt="here">here</a>.</li><li>Rewatch any of our 60 Days of Unfamiliar Promise messages on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>. </li></ul>

60 Days of Unfamiliar Promises

COMMUNICATOR

God's With You

Caleb Chapple, Central Associate Students Director

<ol><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JOS.1.9" alt="Joshua 1:9">Joshua 1:9</a>. Where in your life do you need to believe this promise for yourself? </li><li>In what area of your daily life do you rely on being qualified rather than moving forward claiming, declaring, and walking in this promise? </li><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EXO.33.15-16" alt="Exodus 33:15-16">Exodus 33:15-16</a>. What Promised Land have you sought outside of God’s presence (maybe even without realizing it)? Where do you want the desert with God more than the Promised Land without Him, or vice versa? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? </li><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/1713/2CO.3.17-18" alt="2 Corinthians 3:17-18" class="on">2 Corinthians 3:17-18</a>. We were made to live set apart! Where are you trying to fit in with the world rather than stand out with the kingdom? How so? </li></ol>

Declare this promise aloud together, then pray it over your Circle and the Valley Creek family by personalizing it.“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

<ul><li>In your attendance, share feedback on question #3. </li><li>Join the Movement is coming up on August 4. This is a great next step for anyone in your Circle who hasn’t gone through it. Share the registration link with them <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/jointhemovement/" alt="here" class="on">here</a>. </li></ul>

God's Providing

Justin Lanham, Flower Mound Campus Student Director

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PHP.4.19" alt="Philippians 4:19">Philippians 4:19</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.8" alt="Matthew 6:8">Matthew 6:8</a>. We work so hard to get what we want in life that sometimes, we don’t actually get what we need from God.<ul><li>What are some things in your life you've been convinced are needs, but are actually wants?</li><li>How will you surrender those to God as you change the way you live? </li></ul> 2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PSA.84.11" alt="Psalms 84:11 NLT">Psalms 84:11 NLT</a>. God will always give you what you need to be who He’s called you to be and do what He’s called you to do. In order to meet our needs, God promises to provide us:<ul><li>The Grace Of God</li><li>The Spirit Of God</li><li>The Word Of God</li><li>The People Of God</li><li>The Mission Of God</li></ul>How are these five things helping you become who God has called you to be and do what He’s called you to do? 3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PHP.4.19" alt="Philippians 4:19 ">Philippians 4:19 </a>aloud as a Circle. What would it look like for you to claim, declare, and walk in this promise, acting as if it were so?

Thank You, God, for providing everything we need. May we allow You to always define our needs and trust in Your promises.

In your attendance, share feedback on question #2.

Week of July 7

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1TI.4.7-8" alt="1 Timothy 4:7-8" class="on">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>. Practice plan check in! How's your summer training going? If you haven’t made one or started yet, what’s stopping you? What’s your next step? 2. Below are all the promises we’ve talked about so far this summer. Take some time to read through and discuss each of them, then walk through these questions:<ul><li>How have you been applying these promises to your daily life?</li><li>How have you seen God move in your life as you have been claiming, declaring, and walking in His promises?</li><li>Which promise has shaped you the most this summer? </li></ul>

Week 1: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.1.20" alt="2 Corinthians 1:20" class="on">2 Corinthians 1:20</a> – For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Week 2: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.8.28" alt="Romans 8:28">Romans 8:28</a> – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Week 3: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/2692/PRO.3.5-6" alt="Proverbs 3:5-6" class="on">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Week 4: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/mat.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33">Matthew 6:33</a> – "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

God, thank You for Your promises and Your ways, which are higher than ours. May we continue to put You first and trust in You as we choose to live as disciples of Jesus.

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GOD’S PROMISES

Believing & Receiving God's Promises

<ol><li>Read Psalms 103:1-13 aloud together. What is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you in this Psalm?&nbsp; </li><li>How are you resting and enjoying God this week? </li><li>What are you celebrating this summer? </li></ol>

Jesus, we pray for families, serve teams, leaders, and staff of Valley Creek to experience rest as we trust in Your goodness.

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God's Blessing

Dave Scriven, Central Next Gen Pastor

1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/mat.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33">Matthew 6:33</a>. How has your perspective of this promise changed? 2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.25-28" alt="Matthew 6:25-28">Matthew 6:25-28</a>,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.31-34" alt="31-34">31-34</a>. What is it that you are worried about, and which of the four lies of worry do you find yourself believing the most? After identifying those lies, what’s your invitation to trust in God’s promise?The Four Lies of Worry: - Something bad is going to happen - The more I worry, the better my chance of avoiding it - I can’t help but to worry - By worrying, I can control the outcome 3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.17.3" alt="John 17:3">John 17:3</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/EPH.3.17" alt="Ephesians 3:17 NLT" class="on">Ephesians 3:17 NLT</a>. How can you choose to make Jesus the center and walk in this promise in every area of your life, whether mundane or extraordinary?

Jesus, thank You for the promise of You. May we take our eyes off of life's worries and focus on You and Your promises.

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God's Guiding

Sebastian Mancillas, Central Students Director

<ol><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/2692/PRO.3.5-6" alt="Proverbs 3:5-6">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>. As you read this promise, what draws you in? </li><li>How do you think your life would be different if you believed this promise with all your heart? </li><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.1.5" alt="James 1:5">James 1:5</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.1.6-8" alt="James 1:6-8">James 1:6-8</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.4.18" alt="2 Corinthians 4:18">2 Corinthians 4:18</a>. Where is doubt getting in the way of God's invitation for you to trust in Him? What do you need to release so you can receive this promise? </li><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.145.13" alt="Psalms 145:13">Psalms 145:13</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.8.28" alt="Romans 8:28" class="on">Romans 8:28</a>. We practice trusting God in the tangible now so we can trust Him with the intangible later. Tithing and Sabbath are two areas where we can practice tangible trust. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about your next step? </li></ol>

Jesus, thank You for Your promise to make our paths straight. May we trust in You with all our hearts!

God's Working

Dawson Shields, Denton Campus Student Director

1. How have you been claiming, declaring, and walking out God’s promises? 2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.8.28-29" alt="Romans 8:28-29">Romans 8:28-29</a>. Take a moment and consider your life’s circumstances, whether you are in a storm, coming out of a storm, or if there may be one on the horizon.&nbsp;<ul><li>If this promise is hard to believe, what’s it costing you?</li><li>If you take a step back, how do you see God working in your life? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.4.8-9" alt="2 Corinthians 4:8-9">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a>)</li><li>How is God shaping your character to be more like Him? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/GEN.50.20" alt="Genesis 50:20">Genesis 50:20</a>) </li></ul>3. How do you think your life would be different if you believed in this promise and applied it to your daily circumstances going forward?

God, thank You for Your promises that are “yes” and “amen” in Jesus’ name. May we believe You are working things together for our good, and shaping us to be more like You.

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God's Fulfilling

Pastor Jason Hillier, Flower Mound Campus

1. Practice plan check in! What’s your practice plan to keep training over the summer? If you’ve already been practicing, how’s it going? (1 Timothy 4:7-8) 2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.1.20" alt="2 Corinthians 1:20">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>. How has your history with broken promises from people kept you from believing that God is fulfilling His promises for you? 3. To activate our faith in God’s profound promises we:<ul><li>Claim It (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.14.14" alt="John 14:14">John 14:14</a>). What promise of God do you need to claim? </li><li>Declare It (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PSA.138.1-2" alt="Psalms 138:1-2 NLT">Psalms 138:1-2 NLT</a>). Are you speaking God's promises over your life, or the enemy's lies? What’s your next step in declaring God’s promises for you?&nbsp; </li><li>Walk It Out (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.85.8" alt="Psalms 85:8">Psalms 85:8</a>). Where do you need to demonstrate that you believe God’s promises by “acting as if it’s so”? </li></ul>

God, thank You for Your promises that are “yes” and “amen” in Jesus’ name. Help me believe in all the promises You have for me.

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Local Campus Experience (May 26)

1. There are so many things happening this summer that will help us live as disciples. What are you most excited about engaging in? 2. As your Campus Pastor shared stories during service, was there one that resonated with you? Why? 3. Read these verses on forgiveness: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/heb.12.15" alt="Hebrews 12:15">Hebrews 12:15</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/MAT.18.21-22" alt="Matthew 18:21-22 NLT">Matthew 18:21-22 NLT</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1PE.4.8" alt="1 Peter 4:8" class="on">1 Peter 4:8</a>.<ul><li>What do you need to release as we go into summer?</li><li>When will you release it?</li><li>How will you release it?</li><li>What is Jesus teaching you about being a person of love through forgiveness? </li></ul>

Thank You, Jesus, for Your forgiveness. May we be a people who choose forgiveness.

<ul><li>You can download digital resources on <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>. </li></ul>

Season 2 Review

As we wrapped up Season 2 of A Different Way, we took time to reflect on the questions below. Take time to go through them as a Circle. 1. How has your understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus been changing? 2. How have you been rearranging your life around Jesus and His practices? 3. If repentance starts where excuses end, where is God inviting you to stop making excuses and simply repent? 4. What is your summary statement of this season? 5. What is your practice plan for the summer? Below are some examples:<ul><li>Engage the daily reading plan</li><li>Memorize and meditate on a passage of scripture (Psalms 103:1-13)</li><li>Celebrate the specific goodness of God 30 minutes a week</li><li>Come to church every Sunday</li><li>Relisten to Season 1 and 2 of A Different Way </li></ul>

​Create your practice plan for the summer. Who is someone you can share your plan with to help hold you accountable?

Read the Scriptures below then pray them back over your Circle. <a href="https://www.bible.com/events/49260418" alt="Deuteronomy 11:18-21" class="on">Deuteronomy 11:18-21</a> VOICE/TLB &amp; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.11.28-30" alt="Matthew 11:28-30" class="on">Matthew 11:28-30</a>​

<ul><li>You can download digital resources on <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>. </li></ul>

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES PRACTICE PLAN

Celebration

1. We are a movement of hope for the city and beyond. We’re all about raising up generations of hope carriers by helping people take the next step on their journey with Jesus.<ul><li>How are you receiving from and contributing to the vision and mission of raising up the next generation God has placed in this family? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/NEH.4.14" alt="Nehemiah 4:14">Nehemiah 4:14</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/DEU.6.6-7" alt="Deuteronomy 6:6-7">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>) </li></ul>2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EXO.16.2-8" alt="Exodus 16:2-3,6-8">Exodus 16:2-3,6-8</a>. God takes both our grumbling and celebrating personally. Would the people in your life say you grumble more or celebrate more? How do you know? 3. As we practiced the discipline of celebrating, what did God show you about His goodness in your life? Was this easy or hard? Why?&nbsp; 4. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.10.21" alt="Luke 10:21" class="on">Luke 10:21</a>. Celebration is paying attention and calling attention to the goodness of God. Just like we modeled the discipline of celebration in service, take time to celebrate God’s goodness in your Circle.&nbsp;

Every day this week (when you first wake up or right before you go to sleep), celebrate the specific goodness of God in your life.

Jesus, thank You for calling us to raise up the next generation. May we live a life worthy of the calling You have for us and celebrate Your goodness in our lives.

<ul><li>You can download digital resources on <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/connect/" alt="ValleyCreek+">ValleyCreek+</a>.</li><li>Anyone can give or find more information on giving or VCLA scholarships at <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/connect/" alt="valleycreek.org/connect">valleycreek.org/connect</a>. </li></ul>

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES PRACTICE PLAN: CELEBRATE

Meditation, Part Three

Circle leaders, prayerfully consider which two or three questions to focus on with your Circle. In your attendance notes, please provide feedback to your conversation based on the questions you were led to discuss. 1. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/8/1JN.2.5" alt="1 John 2:5 (AMPC)">1 John 2:5 (AMPC)</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.14.21" alt="John 14:21">John 14:21</a>. We love because God first loved us.<ul><li>How have you been captivated by God’s love?&nbsp;</li><li>How does your obedience to God’s Word reflect this love? </li></ul>2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JER.23.29" alt="Jeremiah 23:29">Jeremiah 23:29</a>. Without God’s Word, we are filled with apathy and our hearts become hard. Pastor John shared his summary statement for what God has been doing in his life: “God has lit a fire in my soul that I must attend to.”<ul><li>What are you attending to in your life?</li><li>What are some things you want God to burn up and break down? </li></ul>3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.19.14" alt="Psalms 19:14 ">Psalms 19:14 </a>and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.10.3-5" alt="2 Corinthians 10:3-5">2 Corinthians 10:3-5</a>. We are only able to think God’s thoughts if we know God’s Word. How will you arrange or rearrange your life to fill your mind with God’s Word? 4. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.16.23" alt="Matthew 16:23">Matthew 16:23</a>. Worldly thinking is agreement with darkness and heavenly thinking is agreement with God. There isn’t a third option of "just thinking like a good person."<ul><li>Which way of thinking are your thoughts aligned to? How do you know?</li><li>How are you inspired by your own thinking? If you aren’t, where is God inviting you to confess and repent? </li></ul>5. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/JHN.5.39-40" alt="John 5:39-40" class="on">John 5:39-40</a>. How is God’s Word leading you to Jesus? If it’s not, what do you need to change or rearrange in your daily life?

<ul><li>Pick a passage</li><li>Keep it in front of you</li><li>Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate it </li></ul>

Declare Psalm 23 out loud every day this week. You can download digital resources on <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.plus/downloads/psalm-23-phone-wallpaper" alt="ValleyCreek+" class="on">ValleyCreek+</a>.

Jesus, we pray that Your love captivates us, that we may know You through Your Word.

HOW TO MEDITATE 

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES PRACTICE PLAN: MEDITATION

Rise With The Tide

Just like we had great church on Sunday, we can have a great Circle today.1. We took time this weekend to stay in-step with what God is doing as we cried out, "Jesus, have it all.” <ul> <li>What did you confess and repent?</li><li>What did you let go of to rise with the tide?</li><li>What is God asking you to place on the altar?</li><li>Are you able to say, "Jesus, have it all," and mean it? If not, what are you holding back and why? Song Lyrics: Jesus, have it all. Jesus, have it all. To You belongs the glory; the praise of all the world. Jesus, have it all. Jesus, have it all. Blessing and all honor, all majesty and awe, Jesus, have it all. All my days, all my life, have it all. Have it all. Have all my days. Take all my life. Have it all. </li></ul>

If you haven’t memorized Psalm 23, keep working on it this week. You can <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/downloads/psalm-23-phone-wallpaper" alt="download digital resources on ValleyCreek+" class="on">download digital resources on ValleyCreek+</a>.

Jesus, we pray that You would have it all – our church, our heart, our mind, our soul, and our life. May You be the one thing we seek.

In your attendance notes, please provide feedback to question #1.

Meditation, Part Two

Leaders: Based on this week’s message and the invitation to memorize John 15, is there anything you want to share with your Circle? If so, start with that conversation.

1. Did you work on memorizing Psalm 23 last week? If so, what did you learn about memorization of Scripture? If not, why?2. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JOS.1.8" alt="Joshua 1:8" target="_blank">Joshua 1:8</a>. If you are honest, would you say you want the world’s definition of prosperity and success (fame, fortune, and followers) or the kingdom’s definition (becoming like Jesus and accomplishing God’s purpose for your life)? Why do you want that? How are you arranging your life toward that destination?3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.1.28" alt="Romans 1:28">Romans 1:28</a>. Repentance starts where excuses end. Where do you need to take responsibility for the excuses you’ve been making? How is God inviting you to repent on what it means to be held accountable?4. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/jer.23.29" alt="Jeremiah 23:29" class="on">Jeremiah 23:29</a>.<ul><li>What could your life look like if you allowed God to start a fire within you and carry a hammer in your heart?</li><li>What are the things you are afraid may get burned up, purified, smashed, and rebuilt? </li></ul>

Meditate on Psalm 23 this week. You can <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/downloads/psalm-23-phone-wallpaper" alt="download digital resources on ValleyCreek+" class="on">download digital resources on ValleyCreek+</a>.

Pray for our church to have the courage to let God set a fire inside of us and carry a hammer in our hearts.

​In your attendance notes, please provide feedback to question #4.

Meditation, Part One

Kingdom meditation is thinking deeply about deep things; it's thinking with the Holy Spirit.1. Leaders go first: Share with your Circle what you have been learning as we have memorized 1 Corinthians 13 and John 15:1-17 in this season. Be honest and vulnerable.2. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JOS.1.8" alt="Joshua 1:8">Joshua 1:8</a>. How does this verse cause you to rethink how we attain prosperity and success in life? Where do you need to repent?3. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A8&amp;version=TLB" alt="Philippians 4:8">Philippians 4:8</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.12.1-2" alt="Romans 12:1-2">Romans 12:1-2</a>.<ul><li>Who or what are you allowing to lead your thought life?</li><li>How is that working out for you?</li></ul>4. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.1.28" alt="Romans 1:28" class="on">Romans 1:28</a>. What does this verse mean to you and how do you want to rearrange your life according to it?

Memorize Psalm 23 this week. You can download <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/downloads/psalm-23-phone-wallpaper" alt="digital resources on ValleyCreek+" class="on">digital resources on ValleyCreek+</a>.

Pray that we would be a church who has a high value of God’s Word and choose to meditate on it and memorize it.

<ul><li>In your attendance notes, please provide feedback to question #1. </li></ul>

Baptism Celebration

This weekend, we celebrated 206 people saying "yes" to following Jesus as their Lord – to living as a disciple! This is what it looks like to be a movement of hope for the city and beyond.1. How are you practically contributing to the movement of hope for the city and beyond?&nbsp; 2.&nbsp;Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.5.17" alt="2 Corinthians 5:17">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.28.19-20" alt="Matthew 28:19-20" class="on">Matthew 28:19-20</a>.<ul> <li>If you’ve been baptized, how are you living as if Jesus is Lord of your life?</li><li>If you have made a decision to follow Jesus but haven’t been baptized, what is keeping you from taking that next step?</li><li>Where are you learning to obey as you follow Jesus in your daily life (at home, work, school, etc)?</li></ul>

Pray that we would be a church who live a different way as we follow Jesus, one next step at a time.

<ul><li>In your attendance notes, please respond to question #2.</li><li>Serve the City is on April 20, and registration is open! Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/servethecity/" alt="valleycreek.org/servethecity" class="on">valleycreek.org/servethecity</a>. </li></ul>

YOUVERSION MESSAGE NOTES

Easter at Valley Creek 2024

<ol><li>This weekend was Easter! Did you just attend a service or did you come to meet with God? What’s the difference? If you met with God, how so? If not, why? </li><li>Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1co.13.4-8" alt="1 Corinthians 13:4-8">1 Corinthians 13:4-8</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1jn.3.16" alt="1 John 3:16">1 John 3:16</a>. Do you believe you are loved? If so, how has that changed your life? If not, why do you struggle to believe it? </li><li>You are the most important preacher in your life. The message of the cross is either foolishness or the power and wisdom of God.<ol><li>What message do you preach to yourself every day?</li><li>What does the message of the cross mean to you? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1co.1.18" alt="1 Corinthians 1:18" class="on">1 Corinthians 1:18</a>)</li></ol></li></ol>

Pray for our upcoming baptism weekend on April 7.

Three out of the five songs this Easter were original Valley Creek Worship songs. Access the entire Easter experience at <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/videos/easter-at-valley-creek-2024" alt="valleycreek.plus" class="on">valleycreek.plus</a>.

<ul><li>Our last baptism class is Tuesday, April 2. If baptism is your next step, sign up at <a target="_blank" href="https://valleycreek.org/baptism" alt="valleycreek.org/baptism" class="on">valleycreek.org/baptism</a>.</li><li>In your attendance notes, please respond to question #3.​ </li></ul>

DID YOU KNOW

Easter

Preparing for Easter

<ol><li>This weekend, we spent time praying for our Easter experiences. What did you learn about prayer and yourself as we prayed? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/act.4.31" alt="Acts 4:31">Acts 4:31</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/jer.29.7" alt="Jeremiah 29:7">Jeremiah 29:7</a>)</li><li>Our vision is to be a movement of hope for the city and beyond. What does this mean to you? How do you see yourself as a part of it? (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.28.19-20" alt="Matthew 28:19-20">Matthew 28:19-20</a>)</li><li>One of the prayers you prayed was that you would be a hope carrier (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/mat.9.37-38" alt="Matthew 9:37-38">Matthew 9:37-38</a>). How will that practically play out in your life this week?</li><li>One of the prayers you prayed was that you would be anointed to serve. Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/1co.12.7,27" alt="1 Corinthians 12:7,27">1 Corinthians 12:7,27</a>. As a part of the body of Christ, how are you going to serve this weekend and the weekends to come?</li><li>Is your next step baptism? If so, find details and register today at <a target="_blank" href="http://valleycreek.org/baptism" alt="valleycreek.org/baptism">valleycreek.org/baptism</a>.</li></ol>

Prayer is both intimacy and authority. As we prepare to celebrate Easter together, pray that we would meet with God.

Easter service times can be found at <a target="_blank" href="http://valleycreek.org/easter" alt="valleycreek.org/easter" class="on">valleycreek.org/easter</a>.

Selah Experience (March 17)

<ol><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.15.1-17.NIV" alt="John 15:1-17" class="on">John 15:1-17</a>. What is God showing you through His Word? </li><li>Every campus pastor shared what God is teaching them about living a different way. What did the Holy Spirit say to you during this message? </li><li>What is God teaching you about living a different way? (Your personal summary statement may be a good starting point.) </li></ol>

As a Circle, take time to pray the verse that stood out to you in John 15, or as you feel led.

<ul><li>All messages from A Different Way are on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/" alt="ValleyCreek+">ValleyCreek+</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve the City is this Saturday, March 23. If you’d like to invite your Circle or anyone to take a next step into serving, they can register at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/servethecity/" alt="valleycreek.org/servethecity" class="on">valleycreek.org/servethecity</a>.</li><li>Baptisms are coming up on April 7. If anyone in your Circle is ready for this next step, they can register for a class at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/baptism/" alt="valleycreek.org/baptism">valleycreek.org/baptism</a>.</li><li>Take attendance and add feedback on question #2 in the “notes” section, then send to “Leadership Only.” </li></ul>

Selah Experience (March 10)

Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.139.NIV" alt="Psalm 139" class="on">Psalm 139</a> together and discuss what God is showing you through His Word.

As a Circle, take time to pray the verse that stood out to you in Psalm 139 or as you feel led.

<ul><li>All messages from A Different Way are on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/" alt="ValleyCreek+">ValleyCreek+</a> if you’d like to take one of these deeper in your Circle this week.</li><li>Baptisms are coming up on April 7. If anyone in your Circle is ready for this next step, they can register for a class at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/baptism/" alt="valleycreek.org/baptism" class="on">valleycreek.org/baptism</a>. </li></ul>

Scripture, Part Two

1. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.4.9" alt="Mark 4:9">Mark 4:9</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/MRK.4.24-25" alt="Mark 4:24-25 NLT">Mark 4:24-25 NLT</a>, and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PRO.2.1-6" alt="Proverbs 2:1-6">Proverbs 2:1-6</a>. We may have a desire for God's Word, but we lack devotion to it. Which of these, desire or devotion, is God inviting you to lean into this week?2. If you have a heart to hear from God, here are four ways to engage His Word:<ul><li>Engage God’s Word from a Jesus-focused perspective. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.1" alt="John 1:1">John 1:1</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.24.27,31-32" alt="Luke 24:27,31-32">Luke 24:27,31-32</a>. How does this challenge or inspire you to engage differently? </li><li>Engage God’s Word as a disciple. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1SA.3.2,7,9" alt="1 Samuel 3:2,7,9">1 Samuel 3:2,7,9</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/HEB.4.12" alt="Hebrews 4:12">Hebrews 4:12</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2TI.3.16-17" alt="2 Timothy 3:16-17">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a>, and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.2.37" alt="Acts 2:37">Acts 2:37</a>. Scripture is not information; it's transformation.<ul><li>How are you allowing God’s Word to teach, rebuke, correct, or train you?</li><li>When was the last time you were cut to the heart in Scripture or through a weekend message? </li></ul></li><li>Engage God’s Word with Him. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.5.39-40" alt="John 5:39-40">John 5:39-40</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.14.26" alt="John 14:26">John 14:26</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.10.39-40" alt="Luke 10:39-40">Luke 10:39-40</a>, and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.7.22-23" alt="Matthew 7:22-23">Matthew 7:22-23</a>. What do you need to change in order to stop reading the Bible and start meeting with God? </li><li>Engage God’s Word with a plan. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PRO.8.34" alt="Proverbs 8:34">Proverbs 8:34</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.4.16" alt="1 John 4:16" class="on">1 John 4:16</a>.<ul><li>If you are training, what will you need to rearrange in your life to implement this week’s practice plan?</li><li>What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about engaging God’s Word as you believe that God is love, you are loved, and everything He says is loving? </li></ul></li></ul>

Read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.119.NIV" alt="Psalm 119" class="on">Psalm 119</a> and engage with the <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="Valley Creek Reading Plan" class="on">Valley Creek Reading Plan</a> 5 times this week in a different way.

Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.2.37" alt="Acts 2:37" class="on">Acts 2:37</a> together, then pray that over the Valley Creek family.

<ul><li>Access A Different Way resources at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway" class="on">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>Find out what’s happening at Valley Creek by going to <a href="https://valleycreek.org/connect/" alt="valleycreek.org/connect">valleycreek.org/connect</a>.</li><li>Take attendance and add feedback on question #2 in the “notes” section, then send to “Leadership Only.” </li></ul>

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES PRACTICE PLAN: SCRIPTURE

Scripture, Part One

<ol><li>The Bible is God’s voice; it’s not a book. How does this change your perspective of engaging God’s Word? </li><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.119.160" alt="Psalms 119:160">Psalms 119:160</a>. God’s Word shows us three things:<ol><li>What is true in a world full of lies. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.7.24-27" alt="Matthew 7:24-27">Matthew 7:24-27</a>. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about your source of truth? What are some lies you’ve believed that have influenced your daily life?</li><li>What is possible in a world of impossibilities. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ISA.55.8-9" alt="Isaiah 55:8-9">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>. In what areas of life have you resisted dreaming with God? Why do you think you’ve been resisting?</li><li>God's heart in a world without heart. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.12.34-35" alt="Matthew 12:34-35" class="on">Matthew 12:34-35</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JER.15.16" alt="Jeremiah 15:16">Jeremiah 15:16</a>. God’s heart is good, so His Word can only be good. What is your heart hungry for? </li></ol></li><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.4.4" alt="Matthew 4:4" class="on">Matthew 4:4</a>. God’s Word is simply God speaking. His Word creates (<a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/GEN.1.3-4.NLT" alt="Genesis 1:3-4 NLT">Genesis 1:3-4 NLT</a>), sustains (<a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/HEB.1.3" alt="Hebrews 1:3" class="on">Hebrews 1:3</a>), and redeems (<a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.19.11,15" alt="Revelation 19:11,15" class="on">Revelation 19:11,15</a>) all things. How do you see Him creating, sustaining, and redeeming your life? </li></ol>

Engage with the Valley Creek Reading plan 5 times this week. You can find the Reading Plan on <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="valleycreek.plus." class="on">valleycreek.plus.</a> How will you implement this plan?

God, please give us a hunger for Your Word. May we be a people who can say, “It is written,” in Jesus’ name.

<ul><li>Access A Different Way, Season 1 resources at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>Find out what’s happening at Valley Creek by going to <a href="https://valleycreek.org/connect/" alt="valleycreek.org/connect" class="on">valleycreek.org/connect</a>.</li><li>Take attendance and add feedback on question #2 in the “notes” section, then send to “Leadership Only.” </li></ul>

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES PRACTICE PLAN: SCRIPTURES

Open The Door

<ol><li>What did God show you through reading and thinking about the different translations of <a href="https://www.bible.com/events/49213810" alt="Matthew 11:28-30">Matthew 11:28-30</a>? </li><li>What did you discover as you reflected on your notes? (Examples: areas where you’ve seen growth, things you may have forgotten about, something God highlighted that you haven’t implemented yet). If you are newer to Valley Creek and didn’t have notes to look back on, what did you discover as you reflected on who you are becoming and who you want to become? </li><li>Share your summary statement of this season that you wrote down during our reflection time. </li><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.3.20" alt="Revelation 3:20" class="on">Revelation 3:20</a>. What door(s) is God knocking on and inviting you to let Him in? </li></ol>

Which of these prayers do you need to pray for yourself this week?<ul> <li>Jesus, help me to be open to a different way.</li><li>Jesus, give me a desire to be Your disciple.</li><li>Jesus, help me have the intent to change.</li><li>Jesus, help me be open to Your changing grace.</li></ul>​As you wrap up Circle, take time to individually pray your prayer out loud, then have someone close out the prayer time praying all four over our church family in Jesus’ name.

<ul><li>Access resources on living a different way at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway" class="on">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>This week, we start a new book of the Bible in our reading plan. Encourage your Circle to jump in!</li><li>Take attendance and add feedback on question #2 in the “notes” section, then send to “leadership only.” </li></ul>

How Do I Change?

<div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: 0px; width: 360px;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1707676079/VCCResources/20240211-Life_Change_Graphic-Circle_Guide_White.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,360px" data-align="none" data-file-name="20240211-Life_Change_Graphic-Circle_Guide_White.png" data-file-size="0" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 360px;" origin-size="1080,1080" data-image-link="" data-index="0"> </figure></div>1. Spiritual formation is the process of being formed into the image of Christ to become a person of love. The Holy Spirit forms us through the ways above. What is the Holy Spirit showing you about your spiritual formation?<ul> <li>God’s Word – <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2TI.3.16-17" alt="2 Timothy 3:16-17">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a>​</li><li>Godly Relationships – <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.4.15-16" alt="Ephesians 4:15-16">Ephesians 4:15-16</a>​</li><li>Trials – <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.1.2-4" alt="James 1:2-4">James 1:2-4</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1PE.1.6-7" alt="1 Peter 1:6-7">1 Peter 1:6-7</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.8.28-29" alt="Romans 8:28-29">Romans 8:28-29</a>​</li><li>Spiritual Practices – <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/COL.3.9-10" alt="Colossians 3:9-10">Colossians 3:9-10</a>​</li><li>Time – <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/GAL.6.9" alt="Galatians 6:9">Galatians 6:9</a>​</li></ul>2. A spiritual practice is doing what I can do now to open myself up to God’s grace. What (if any) spiritual practice is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you to consider practicing? (See below)Remember, spiritual practices:<ul> <li>are not a measure of maturity</li><li>are an invitation, not an obligation</li><li>are not one-size-fits-all</li><li>are done with God, not for God</li><li>are done in the secret place&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"><figure style="margin: 0px; width: 360px;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/valley-creek-church/image/upload/v1707676092/VCCResources/20240211-Spiritual_Practices_Graphic-Circle_Guide_White.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,451px" data-align="none" data-file-name="20240211-Spiritual_Practices_Graphic-Circle_Guide_White.png" data-file-size="0" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 451px;" origin-size="1080,1350" data-image-link="" data-index="1"></figure></div>3. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1TI.4.7-8" alt="1 Timothy 4:7-8" class="on">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>. The spirit of the world has a plan to form us into it’s image. But we can intentionally plan to train ourselves to be godly. What would it look like for you to have a training plan for godliness in your life?

Pray together: Jesus, help me be open to Your changing grace.

<ul><li>Serve the City registration is open, <a href="https://valleycreek.org/servethecity" alt="sign up here" class="on">sign up here</a> to serve on February 17.</li><li>Visit <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/adults" alt="valleycreek.plus">valleycreek.plus</a> to rewatch the message and access all resources.</li><li>Grab a journal and access the reading plan at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway" class="on">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>As you take attendance, please add notes on question #1. </li></ul>

Can I Actually Change?

1. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.7.15,18-20,22-24" alt="Romans 7:15, 18-20, 22-24">Romans 7:15, 18-20, 22-24</a>. What ruts (patterns or habits) are so deeply formed in you that you naturally and effortlessly go the world's way? How are you acknowledging it and allowing Jesus to train you as a disciple (<a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1TI.4.7-8" alt="1 Timothy 4:7-8">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>)?2. We can become the person God created us to be when we have a vision (a preferred future for our life; see <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.4.19" alt="Matthew 4:19" class="on">Matthew 4:19</a>), intent (earnest, eager, devoted, and committed to see a new reality), and means (next steps).<ul><li>Who do you want to become (your vision)?</li><li>What’s your intent?</li><li>What next steps (means) is God inviting you to take as you train to live a different way? </li></ul>3. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PHP.2.12-13" alt="Philippians 2:12-13">Philippians 2:12-13</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.5.6" alt="Matthew 5:6" class="on">Matthew 5:6</a>. Humility and hunger lead to change. What are you hungry and thirsty for? What vision has captivated your life? What are you pursuing?

Pray together: Jesus, help me have the intent to change.

<ul><li>Visit <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/adults" alt="valleycreek.plus">valleycreek.plus</a> to rewatch the message and access all resources.</li><li>Grab a journal and access the reading plan at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway" class="on">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>As you take attendance, please add notes on question #2. </li></ul>

What Is A Disciple Again?

1. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.6.40" alt="Luke 6:40">Luke 6:40</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.8.34-35" alt="Mark 8:34-35">Mark 8:34-35</a>. A disciple is a student, a learner, a follower; one who becomes like the one they follow. To be a disciple of Jesus, we have to count the cost. What are some ways He’s inviting you to die to yourself and follow Him?2. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.38-39" alt="John 1:38-39">John 1:38-39</a>. If being a disciple of Jesus isn’t something you are interested in today, what is it that you want from God? Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/HAG.1.5-7" alt="Haggai 1:5-7" class="on">Haggai 1:5-7</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.14.6" alt="John 14:6">John 14:6</a>. Jesus invites us to follow Him, to live a different way, as a new creation in Christ. As you consider your daily life, are you more like Peter in <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.4.19-20" alt="Matthew 4:19-20">Matthew 4:19-20</a>, who immediately follows Jesus? Or more like the rich young ruler in <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.10.21-22" alt="Mark 10:21-22">Mark 10:21-22</a>? How do you know?3. Which of The Three Circles is God inviting you to lean into as you learn to walk a different way?<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/v1706466533/VCCResources/20240128-The_Three_Circles_Jesus-Graphic.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,203px" data-align="none" data-file-name="20240128-The_Three_Circles_Jesus-Graphic.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 203px;" data-index="0"></figure></div>4. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.4.19" alt="Matthew 4:19">Matthew 4:19</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.8.31" alt="John 8:31">John 8:31</a>, and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.13.34-35" alt="John 13:34-35" class="on">John 13:34-35</a>. Obedience and love are both the intent and result of being a disciple of Jesus.&nbsp;<ul><li>What step of obedience is God inviting you to take this week?</li><li>Love is God’s good will toward you. Where is God inviting you to receive His love in your life? </li></ul>

<ul><li>To register for Join the Movement visit <a href="https://valleycreek.org/jointhemovement/" alt="valleycreek.org/jointhemovement" class="on">valleycreek.org/jointhemovement</a>.</li><li>Visit <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/adults" alt="valleycreek.plus">valleycreek.plus</a> to rewatch the message and access all resources.</li><li>Grab a journal and access the reading plan at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>As you take attendance, please add notes on question #2. </li></ul>

Can I Really Do What Jesus Did?

1. We all join a Circle for different reasons. As we kickoff the new series, A Different Way, let’s start this semester by answering this question: What are you hoping for in Circle this semester?2. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.8.34-35" alt="Mark 8:34-35" class="on">Mark 8:34-35</a>. If we want to do the things Jesus did, we have to first do the things that Jesus did. Look at the things Jesus did in daily life. We all desire these things in some way. How are you trying to access them?<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/v1705862017/VCCResources/20240121-Icons-Circle_Guide.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-rotatex="" data-rotatey="" data-size="360px,203px" data-align="none" data-file-name="20240121-Icons-Circle_Guide.png" data-file-size="0" origin-size="1920,1080" data-origin="," style="width: 360px; height: 203px;" data-index="0"></figure></div>3. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.11.28-30" alt="Matthew 11:28-30">Matthew 11:28-30</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.6.33" alt="Matthew 6:33">Matthew 6:33</a>. Our lives are all centered around something or someone. How is your lifestyle shaping who you're becoming? 4. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1TI.4.7-8" alt="1 Timothy 4:7-8">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>. We can’t do on-the-spot what we haven’t practiced behind-the-scenes. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about living a different way?

Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.25.4" alt="Psalms 25:4" class="on">Psalms 25:4</a>.&nbsp;<ul><li>Invitation is a way of Jesus. Who is one person you can invite to our Circle?</li><li>Pray together: Jesus, help me to be open to a different way. </li></ul>

<ul><li>Visit <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/adults" alt="valleycreek.plus">valleycreek.plus</a>&nbsp;to rewatch the message and access all resources.</li><li>Grab a journal and access the reading plan (starts January 22) at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/a-different-way/" alt="valleycreek.org/adifferentway">valleycreek.org/adifferentway</a>.</li><li>As you take attendance, please add notes on question #3. </li></ul>

How to Have the Best 2024

Jason Hillier, Flower Mound Campus Pastor

1. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.3.34" alt="Mark 3:34" target="_blank">Mark 3:34</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.2.42" alt="Acts 2:42" target="_blank">Acts 2:42</a>. If you are reading this question, it’s because you’ve said “yes” to taking a next step into a Circle at Valley Creek. What would it look like for you to choose to be devoted to this Circle in 2024?&nbsp;2. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.92.12-13" alt="Psalms 92:12-13" target="_blank">Psalms 92:12-13</a>. <a href="https://valleycreek.org/jointhemovement/" alt="Join the Movement" target="_blank">Join the Movement</a> is the best next step you can take to be planted at Valley Creek. How will you choose to be planted at Valley Creek this year?&nbsp;3. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JER.15.16" alt="Jeremiah 15:16" target="_blank">Jeremiah 15:16</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.1.1-3" alt="Psalms 1:1-3" target="_blank">Psalms 1:1-3</a>. Our <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="Reading Plan" target="_blank">Reading Plan</a> starts in one week on January 22. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you as you plan and prepare to engage with His Word?&nbsp;4. Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.5.26-27" alt="Ephesians 5:26-27" target="_blank" class="on">Ephesians 5:26-27</a>. God wants to move in your life through His Word this year.<ul><li>What are you hoping for in your life, your family, your work, your school, and our church in 2024?&nbsp;</li><li>Everything is possible! How different would your year look if, one day at a time, you chose by faith to engage God's Word through the Reading Plan and meditation?</li></ul>

Jesus, thank You for Your Word and Your promise to transform us through it. Lord, give us a hunger for Your Word this year!

<ul><li>Our semester officially launches on January 21, and we’ll begin taking attendance and asking for feedback on a specific question.&nbsp;</li><li>Next Steps<ul><li>Join A Circle – <a href="https://valleycreek.org/circles/" alt="valleycreek.org/circles" target="_blank">valleycreek.org/circles</a>​</li><li>Join the Movement – <a href="https://valleycreek.org/jointhemovement/" alt="valleycreek.org/jointhemovement" target="_blank">valleycreek.org/jointhemovement</a>​</li><li>Connect With Us:<ul><li>​<a target="_blank" href="sms:55888?&amp;body=vcc" alt="Text “VCC” to 55888">Text “VCC” to 55888</a>​</li><li>​<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valleycreek/" alt="Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a>​</li><li>​<a href="https://www.facebook.com/valleycreek" alt="Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a>​</li><li>​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/valleycreekonline" alt="YouTube" target="_blank" class="on">YouTube</a>​</li></ul></li><li>2024 Bible Reading Plan – <a href="https://valleycreek.plus/readingplan" alt="valleycreek.plus/readingplan" target="_blank">valleycreek.plus/readingplan</a>​ </li></ul></li></ul>

RE Day One: Righteousness

<ol><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/psa.136.1" alt="Psalms 136:1" class="on">Psalms 136:1</a>. What do you need to celebrate from 2023? </li><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/2CO.3.17.NLT" alt="2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT">2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT</a>. What do you need to leave behind in 2023?&nbsp; </li><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/mat.7.7-8" alt="Matthew 7:7-8">Matthew 7:7-8</a>. What do you want to ask God for (dreams, desires, needs, wants) for 2024? </li><li>Read <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/rom.14.17" alt="Romans 14:17">Romans 14:17</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/zep.3.17" alt="Zephaniah 3:17">Zephaniah 3:17</a>. What is the Holy Spirit showing you about your righteousness in God through this interlude (selah)? </li></ol>

Jesus, thank You for a time to pause and reflect on Your goodness. We pray for a strong relationship with You this year.

<ul><li>Invite your Circle to RE Days 2 and 3. Details are at <a href="https://valleycreek.org/re-2024/" alt="valleycreek.org/re" class="on">valleycreek.org/re</a>.</li><li>Our semester officially launches on January 21 and we’ll begin taking attendance and asking for feedback on a specific question. </li></ul>

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