Not Like Me
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE DIFFERENCES WITH (ALMOST) EVERYONE
Every day, we collide with people who are not like us – we see them at home, at work, and everywhere in between. In fact, there’s a good chance the name of a family member, neighbor, or co-worker just came to mind; it’s an unavoidable reality! Join us for the next few weeks as we discover strategies for how to win with others without losing our minds!
April 27
How to Manage Yourself in Relationships
Jon Rychener
Let’s face it – in any challenging relationship, half the problem is us! This means that before pointing fingers, we should first look in the mirror. Let’s learn together about God's ways for cultivating healthy relationships by starting with evaluating ourselves.
May 4 | Communion
How to Defuse Your Anger
Jon Rychener
People who are not like us are often the greatest source of our anger. We’ve all said it: “You make me so mad I could ___________!” But the reality is that we are always the ones who lose when we lose our temper. Together, let’s explore God’s strategy for dealing with our anger in healthy ways.
May 18 | Graduation
How to Respond When You Are Wronged
Cal Rychener
Not only can difficult relationships be frustrating, but they can also inflict deep pain. When we’ve been hurt, how we respond is of great importance. Join us as we look to God’s timeless wisdom for responding well even when we’ve been wounded.
May 25 | Memorial Day
How to Dress for Success
Jon Rychener
Can’t we all just get along? Simple question…complicated answer. Yet, even when people make life difficult, God’s Word provides a way forward that can make a difference in nearly any relationship. What we choose for our relational clothing can help, or hinder, how we interact with others. Let’s hear from Pastor Jon about how we can dress for relational success by clothing ourselves with the proper attitudes and virtues.
June 1 | Communion
How to Grow Healthy Relationships
Jon Rychener
Relationships are always growing – we’re either closer together or further apart from one another. While we won’t be best friends with everyone, we can keep our relationships growing in the right direction. As we close out this series, let’s discover the daily habits that can help our relationships flourish.
Just Like Me
MODERN DAY LESSONS FROM AN OLD-SCHOOL PROPHET
We all draw inspiration from the heroes of the Bible – people like Abraham, Noah, and David. But it’s easy to forget that our heroes were humans, just like us. The Bible says that Elijah, one of the Old Testament’s greatest prophets, was no different than you and me. He faced real struggles and doubts, and yet God used him in powerful ways. Join us for this summer series as we dive into the life of Elijah and discover valuable lessons for our lives today.
June 8
A Lesson on Conviction
Jon Rychener
Elijah lived during a time when many people had turned from God and chased after lesser pursuits. Yet instead of going with the flow, he chose to swim upstream. His life demonstrates how we, too, can live with godly conviction in a world that pulls us in the opposite direction.
June 15 | Father’s Day
A Lesson on Dependence
Jon Rychener
One of the hallmarks of Elijah’s life was his deep dependence on God. Whether he was being fed by ravens or being cared for by a poor widow, Elijah trusted God at every turn. As we explore his story, let’s discover how we can also deepen our dependence on God.
June 29
A Lesson on Courage
Jon Rychener
One of Elijah’s greatest moments involved calling down fire from heaven. It was awe-inspiring, but the real miracle in that moment was his courage to stand for God amid a wicked king and hundreds of false prophets. Let’s learn how we, too, can develop the courage to stand in the face of opposition.
July 6 | Communion | Independence Day
A Lesson on Prayer
Jon Rychener
Elijah witnessed extraordinary answers to prayer in his day. In response to his prayers, Elijah saw God send fire from heaven and raise a boy from the dead. From the story of Elijah, we can recognize the building blocks of an effective prayer life and learn how to apply them in our own lives.
July 13
A Lesson on Comebacks
Jon Rychener
Have you ever felt defeated and depleted with nothing left to give? Even Elijah sank into despair after calling down fire from heaven. Yet in the midst of his lowest moment, God taught him a heavenly prescription for experiencing a comeback—one that still works today. Join us as we learn how we can all experience comebacks in our lives.
July 20
A Lesson on Mentoring
Jon Rychener
The handoff from Elijah to Elisha demonstrates the importance of investing in those who will follow us. Just as Elijah prepared Elisha to carry on God’s Work, we’re called to do the same with others. Let's explore how we can follow Elijah’s example and raise up those who will continue to carry out God’s mission.
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