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How to overcome worry during these perilous and threatening times. We need to have a promise of God on our lips every morning when we get up. We need to transform our minds; interrupt thoughts of fear or negativity (Rom 12:2) Combat the “I feel” thoughts by remembering what “I know” from the Word. Practice Scriptural positive thinking (Phil 4:8), God will provide your needs, no need to worry.

Disciples left Everything to follow Jesus. Peter was thinking: What reward will I get for giving up everything & following Jesus? What benefit is there from following Jesus? Why am I living this Kingdom life? What can we learn from the parable of the owner of a vineyard who hired men from morning to evening, then paid them all the same? Why does God sometimes seem unfair? Pastor Sam suggested 2 topics for discussion: 1. Share a time when you experienced the grace of God. 2. What impact did it have on you

Pastor Steve talks about Relationships in Midst of Uncertainty. Jesus calmed the storm, He was certain of God’s will. Pastor Steve lists 7 actions that we can use to weather relationship storms in our lives.

Have you felt the emotion of insecurity recently? We need unity with one another. Unity connects diversity. Unity cannot be contained to the few. Unity is our priestly duty to extend His blessing to the world. Unity is a gift to be shared. Unity sustains us in uncertain times. How can we stay in unity while the [pandemic/election/social unrest] is tearing us apart? Pastor Sam’s Discussion Questions: 1. Share a time when you experienced the unity of the Spirit. 2. What practical steps are required in o

Faith in the midst of uncertainty - Vision Sunday Pastor Sam Rawley shares FICF's vision in the light of current situation (CoVid, Political, potential loss of FICF building & other concerns). The challenge of Faith, the example that we have in Abraham, Jesus' Disciples. Gen 12:1-4 Matthew 4:18-20 Pastor Sam's topics for group discussion: - What promise of God are you holding onto right now? - In what area of your life is God asking you to obey Him?

Church is going to need to be reimagined, not reinvented. - We are not going to make a new kind of church. - Not starting a new kind of worship. - Not getting a new book to lead us. - But re-imagined as in rethink (are we missing something?) - Restored (as in what have we left behind?) - Rejuvenated (what must we be doing to release the awesome power of the Holy Spirit?) Before it get’s reimagined, it needs to be re-explained

Pastor Rawley continues the topic of Formation for Mission with the “UP” component, Living on the altar. The group sharing topics this week are: - What does it mean for you to be a living sacrifice? -What would it take for you to have the same trust in God that Abraham had?

Pastor Rawley introduced the topic of Formation for Mission. What is Mission? The Holy Spirit has been sent to continue (to completion) the commission of Christ. The group sharing topics this week are: -Which dimension (up, in & out) do you do best? -Which dimension (up, in & out) do you need to grow in?

Pastor Sam’s sermon was “Jesus’ Invitation” FICF met outdoors again this Sunday, due to CoronaVirus rules. Sorry for the wind noise & constant jets flying overhead! The group sharing this week was “In what area of your life do you need to receive Jesus gladly?”

Pastor Doug Hon from Main Street Church, St Charles, MO was the guest speaker. He pointed out the importance of stories; how Jesus told stories; the story of creation through salvation and how God created a New Humanity. After his sermon, he suggested that we break up into small groups and share our testimonies and tell the story of how the Lord reached us as individuals.