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We are the South Everett congregation of Mill Creek Foursquare Church. One church, Three Congregations!
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Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Date: December 22, 2204
Worship Leader: Chris Norby
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Luke 2:1-21 / Philippians 2:1-11 / 1 Peter 1:3-9
Video: A Visit to Bethlehem (Dr. Randall Smith)
Devotional Questions:
ONE: If I can remember that Christ came into the chaotic realities of our world as a baby 2000 years ago, I can find JOY amidst the chaotic realities of our world today.
Reflection Question: Just like Solomon wondered if God would really dwell on earth, what are you wondering about if God could really do today? How might that specific action on God’s behalf bring you JOY (calm delight) today?
TWO: If I can remember that the Lord will do things in unexpected ways to accomplish His purposes, I can find JOY when I think I’m out of options.
Reflection Question: When has the Lord done the unexpected thing in an unexpected way to bring you JOY when you thought you were out of options?
THREE: If I can remember that Jesus chose to become like us, I can find JOY when I don’t feel like anyone knows what I am going through.
Reflection Question: When was a time when the Lord met you when you were feeling a little lost and alone?
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Date: December 15, 2024
Worship Leader: Danessa Gonzalez
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: 1 Kings 8:22-30 / 1 John 3:1 / Luke 2:1-7
Activity ONE
Question: Why did Jesus come as a child, and why does our Lord invite us to embrace a childlike posture before him? If you were to do a little investigative reporting on this series of unfolding events, what would you uncover? Answer the following questions about the Luke 2:1-7 text.
Who:
What:
Where:
When:
Why:
How:
Activity TWO
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, we have seen his glory, the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” - John 1:14 NIV
“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.”
- John 1:14 The Message
When we hand a child a box of crayons, they will draw for hours. When we hand an adult a box of crayons, they will quickly tell us they are not an artist. Where did we lose our wonder, and how can we reclaim it? Using your imagination, draw a picture of John 1:14 as the Lord reveals it to you.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Date: December 8, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Tien
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passages: Isaiah 9:1-7 and Colossians 1:15-19
Questions:
- What isn’t going my way right now?
- Am I seeking peace or control?
- If control, what is an unexpected avenue by which the Lord could restore my peace?
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Date: December 1, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Norby
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Genesis 3:1-15 / John 1:1-5
Music Devotion: Worth the Wait
Questions: (For our 300 Seconds of Silence)
- What (or Who) is it, on the precipice of 2025, that I am placing my hope in?
- How is HOPE requiring me to wait?
- What might be the positive outcomes as I wait on Jesus for HOPE to come?
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Date: November 24, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Tien
Speaker: Laura Ospino
Passage: John 14:15-31 / Acts 1:8
"Right after Jesus left and right before the Holy Spirit came, what were the disciples doing? They were together, praying fervently. They were in agreement, united with one mind and purpose. It is so important that we continue to do this, let's do what He did. There are so many more opportunities to experience the outpouring of His Holy Spirit." - Laura
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Date: November 17, 2024
Worship: Chris Norby
Speaker: Lauren Phillips
Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 / 16-20
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Date: November 10, 2024
Worship Leader: Danessa Gonzalez
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Matthew 27:62-66 and Luke 23:56b
Changes in our life often require waiting. Waiting is a biblical value, but not a western cultural value.
Reflection Questions:
What are you waiting for?
What do you think the waiting is for?
Are you waiting the way you want to?
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Date: November 3, 2024
Worship Leader: Addy Norby
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Matthew 26-27
Reflection Questions:
- What is your long obedience in the same direction?
- What, by faith, are you compelled to pursue with your life?
- What is the preferred and lasting legacy of your life as a follower of Jesus?
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Date: October 27, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Tien
Speaker: Lauren Phillips
Passage: Matthew 26
Church of Gethsemane Video Clip (0:00-07:23:00)
Reflection Questions: (With audio guide, Into the Garden of Gethsemane)
When you’re under pressure:
- How can you honor others’ gifts and kindness towards you?
- How can you face betrayal or dishonesty of others with grace?
- How can you create spaces that foster community and share the love you have found?
- How can you be vulnerable in your weakness and call others to join you in prayer?
- How can you be generous with your resources towards others?
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Date: October 13, 2024
Worship Leader: Emily Holmes
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Matthew 21:23-23:39 (A Composite)
The Seven Woes (Matthew 23:13-36)
Grief unto you. Blessed are the poor in spirit. Blessed are those who mourn.
Blessed are the meek. (accurate self-view) Lost without God, complete in Him!
You shut the door of heaven in people's faces.
- Who might I be excluding from the kingdom?
- How might I be doing it?
- Why am I doing it?
You corrupt your disciples.
- What kind of disciple is my life producing? (Grace or works dependent)
You wobble in your commitments.
- As a growing disciple of Jesus, how firm is my yes?
- What is my motivation for saying yes?
You've neglected mercy and justice.
- What demonstrations of justice and mercy impact me the most?
You're full of greed and self-indulgence.
- Who in your life has unrestricted access to call you out on your shortcomings?
You put up a spiritual front, but you're dead inside.
- What is one dead or dying area you would like to invite Jesus to bring new life back to?
You criticize others and follow their lead.
- What is a practice you call out in others that you’re also guilty of practicing at times?