Learning from conversations Jesus had with people and what we might have in common.

John 4

by Peyton Jones

This series is exploring the common ground we have with people Jesus interacted with and how Jesus transformed their lives. The hope is we can learn from these relationships.

Matthew 3:13-15

Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted Him.

“We are God’s delight and there is nothing you can do to alter that.” Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries

kin·ship /ˈkinˌSHip/

noun: kinship; A blood relationship. A sharing of characteristics or origins.

Tribe by Sebastian Junger

“Modern society has perfected the art of making people not feel necessary. It’s time for that to end.”

How do we make lasting changes in all areas of our lives?

Advent Devotional Guide... https://www.graceandpeacechurch.org/blog

Advent Guide... https://www.graceandpeacechurch.org/blog

Prince of Peace, reveal yourself to us today. We need peace in our lives, our homes, our families, our church, and our whole world. Help us to slow down and seek out the peace you provide, so we may become peacemakers for ourselves and others. In your name, Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen.

Download this weeks Advent guide here… https://www.graceandpeacechurch.org/blog

We are currently in the advent season and invite you to journey with us beyond the Sunday message so we made a guide with scripture readings for each day, a few questions for reflection and some action steps to live into during the week.

The pdf and description of what advent is all about can be found on our blog page at https://www.graceandpeacechurch.org/blog and we would love to hear how its working for you by messaging us on instagram or FB.

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Thanksgiving week is a great season to shift our perspective back to what is most important. Peyton Jones unpacks Ephesians 1 in a beautiful way to remind us of what matters most.

“I pray that I can be like her (Tutu’s mother) and her concern for others.” Tutu

Read Acts 6:1-7

Resources: https://www.thefoundrycommunity.com/racism-and-our-christian-responsibility/

What does it look like to participate in God’s dream of wholeness?