July 31: “Eat Together” (Luke 5:27-31)

In order to reach the lost, the Son of Man came “eating and drinking.” Jesus ate and befriended people who were excluded by the religious leaders of his day. We bless others by eating and enjoying friendship with them. Eating together is a good way to show hospitality and build relationships. Invite those you pray […]

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July 17: “God at the Movies” (Romans 1:19-20)

GUEST SPEAKER: Pastor Jenni Bales The Bible says the greatest commandment is to love God and to love our neighbor, but it’s difficult to love God if we don’t know him very well. Romans 1:19-20 tells us that God reveals himself to humanity in different ways, giving us a chance to get to know him. […]

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July 10: “Listen with Care” (Acts 8:26-40)

The second letter in BLESS stands for Listen with Care. In the encounter of Philip and the Ethiopian, we see that God prepares us to bless people. We can bless others by listening to God and listening to others as we walk alongside them. We show that we love and value others by listening and […]

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July 3: “Begin with Prayer” (Luke 10:1-3)

As the 72 disciples were being sent out to bless others, Jesus told them to pray to the Lord of the harvest. Blessing others begins with prayer. God’s power is unleashed when we pray for people who do not know Jesus. We may feel like we don’t have time for personal evangelism, but at least […]

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