The early Church faced tremendous challenges: Roman occupation. Extreme taxation. Government corruption. Cultural oppression. Persecution. Yet it thrived.  How? The key wasn't a plan. It was a person. The Holy Spirit. The same Holy Spirit that guided and empowered the early Church is with us and is available to us today. For the next 8 weeks, we will be immersing ourselves in the book of Act and getting to know the Holy Spirit better. Discussion Questions for Families and House Churches.* How has God used hardship in your past to cause you to grow in your faith?* How do think God might be using this time of disruption and hardship to strengthen the church and spread the gospel? The Holy Spirit Challenge:1. Read daily. (10 Minutes +)2. Notice the Holy Spirit3. Talk about it with someone.4. Apply what you've learned. Discuss:What did you notice about the Holy Spirit this week in your reading?How were you led by the Holy Spirit this week?

The early Church faced tremendous challenges: Roman occupation. Extreme taxation. Government corruption. Cultural oppression. Persecution. Yet it thrived.  How? The key wasn't a plan. It was a person. The Holy Spirit. The same Holy Spirit that guided and empowered the early Church is with us and is available to us today. For the next 8 weeks, we will be immersing ourselves in the book of Act and getting to know the Holy Spirit better. The Holy Spirit Challenge:1. Read daily. (10 Minutes +)2. Notice the Holy Spirit3. Talk about it with someone.4. Apply what you've learned. Discussion Questions for Families and House Churches. What is the difference between “holy boldness” and human bravado?How have you experienced God in the past? Recently?Why is it so important to remember that God has a plan - and that we part of that plan?How is the situation the church was facing in Acts 4 similar to what we are experiencing today? How is the situation different?How are you fostering “holy boldness” in your life? Join Pastor Andrew next Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study as we get to know the Holy Spirit better and learn to follow Him in our lives. 

The same Holy Spirit that empowered the early church can empower us today. Let’s seek Him in the Word and in our lives. An audio copy of the entire worship service from June 28, 2020 Take the Next Step:Join Pastor Andrew Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study on today’s sermon topic.  Discussion Questions for Families and House Churches.What is the difference between “holy boldness” and human bravado?How have you experienced God in the past? Recently?Why is it so important to remember that God has a plan - and that we part of that plan?How is the situation the church was facing in Acts 4 similar to what we are experiencing today? How is the situation different?How are you fostering “holy boldness” in your life? Credits:Music By: Ian Buchanan, Vonnie Buchanan, Elijah Sullivan, Brian Addleman, Heather Olson, Linda Belton Congregational Prayer led by Susan Letts.Tech Team: Micheal Knopf, Tony Jones, Chris Endaya, John Brandt & Bradley Scott.

The early Church faced tremendous challenges: Roman occupation. Extreme taxation. Government corruption. Cultural oppression. Persecution. Yet it thrived.  How? The key wasn't a plan. It was a person. The Holy Spirit. The same Holy Spirit that guided and empowered the early Church is with us and is available to us today. For the next 8 weeks, we will be immersing ourselves in the book of Act and getting to know the Holy Spirit better. The Holy Spirit Challenge:1. Read daily. (10 Minutes +)2. Notice the Holy Spirit3. Talk about it with someone.4. Apply what you've learned. Talk About It (For Families and House Churches):What is a prayer you have all but given up on?How has God reached out to you through others?How have you experienced God’s healing? Join Pastor Andrew next Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study as we get to know the Holy Spirit better and learn to follow Him in our lives.  Here's the link to join the Thursday Night Zoom Bible Study Group:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977411280?pwd=Z0xKSHFFaG9GSE5IbWh6WXlrNkRpZz09

The same Holy Spirit that empowered the early church can empower us today. Let’s seek Him in the Word and in our lives. An audio copy of the entire worship service from June 21, 2020 Take the Next Step:Join Pastor Andrew Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study on today’s sermon topic.  Credits:Music By: Brad Petit, Lisa Petit, Karen Jones, Eric Simmons, and Elijah Sullivan.Congregational Prayer led by Paul Collard.Tech Team: Micheal Knopf, Tony Jones, Rick Williams, Chris Endaya.

The early Church faced tremendous challenges: Roman occupation. Extreme taxation. Government corruption. Cultural oppression. Persecution. Yet it thrived.  How? The key wasn't a plan. It was a person. The Holy Spirit. The same Holy Spirit that guided and empowered the early Church is with us and is available to us today. For the next 8 weeks, we will be immersing ourselves in the book of Act and getting to know the Holy Spirit better. The Holy Spirit Challenge:1. Read daily. (10 Minutes +)2. Notice the Holy Spirit3. Talk about it with someone.4. Apply what you've learned. Discuss:What did you notice about the Holy Spirit this week in your reading?How were you led by the Holy Spirit this week? Join Pastor Andrew next Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study as we get to know the Holy Spirit better and learn to follow Him in our lives.  Here's the link to join the Thursday Night Zoom Bible Study Group:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977411280?pwd=Z0xKSHFFaG9GSE5IbWh6WXlrNkRpZz09

The same Holy Spirit that empowered the early church can empower us today. Let’s seek Him in the Word and in our lives. An audio copy of the entire worship service from June 14, 2020 Take the Next Step:Join Pastor Andrew Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study on today’s sermon topic.  Credits:Music By: Julia Scott and Eric SimmonsCongregational Prayer led by Don Miller.

The same Holy Spirit that empowered the early church can empower us today. New to Columbia Grove?Check-in Online. A $5 donation will be made to the local charity of your choice. https://columbiagrove.org/im-new Give Online:https://pushpay.com/…/columbiagrovewena… Take the Next Step:Join Pastor Andrew next Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study on today’s sermon topic. Credits:Music By: Karen Jones, Julia Scott, Eric Simmons, Ian Buchanan, Vonnie Buchanan, Brian Addleman, and Andrew Thompson.Congregational Prayer led by Penny Shea.Scenic Photography by Rick Williams.

The early Church faced tremendous challenges: Roman occupation. Extreme taxation. Government corruption. Cultural oppression. Persecution. Yet it thrived.  How? The key wasn't a plan. It was a person. The Holy Spirit. The same Holy Spirit that guided and empowered the early Church is with us and is available to us today. For the next 8 weeks, we will be immersing ourselves in the book of Act and getting to know the Holy Spirit better. The Holy Spirit Challenge:1. Read daily. (10 Minutes +)2. Notice the Holy Spirit3. Talk about it with someone.4. Apply what you've learned. Discuss:What did you notice about the Holy Spirit this week in your reading?How were you led by the Holy Spirit this week? Join Pastor Andrew next Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study as we get to know the Holy Spirit better and learn to follow Him in our lives.  Here's the link to join the Thursday Night Zoom Bible Study Group:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977411280?pwd=Z0xKSHFFaG9GSE5IbWh6WXlrNkRpZz09

God is at work around you all the time. Take time to notice the everyday miracles. Join Pastor Andrew next Thursday night at 6:30 pm for an online Bible Study on the passages and questions below. Send an email to [email protected] for the link. Where is it written:Read John 21:24-25.What does this passage imply about all the things Jesus did? Read John 2:1-11, John 4:46-47, Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:23-28, Mark 1:30-31, Mark 1, 40-45, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:11-18, & Matthew 8:23-27.What similarities do you notice between these miracles?What differences do you notice?Why did Jesus perform miracles? How goes your walk:Is there a difference between an "everyday miracle" and a "miracle?"What "everyday miracles" have you experienced?Have you ever experienced a "non-everyday miracle?" What happened?