In Episode 4 of This Week at 1300, Jason and Jonathan dive into the second pillar of MACC’s mission: Grow. Spiritual growth isn’t about pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps—it’s the natural, inevitable byproduct of a healthy, grace-filled relationship with Jesus.

Join the guys as they explore what it actually means to be transformed from the inside out, and how everyday disciplines like reading Scripture and prayer are simply the roots that allow the Holy Spirit to build us up.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Big Small Groups: Why you can't do the Christian life in isolation, and how to get plugged in this week at 1300 Maple Avenue to hammer out Sunday's theology in everyday life.

• The Foundation of Growth: Anchoring our transformation in grace (2 Peter 3:18) and letting God do the heavy lifting of remaking us (2 Corinthians 3:18).

• The Mechanics of Faith: Taking the pressure off "spiritual disciplines." We use the analogy of a marriage to explain how spending time with God naturally aligns our hearts with His.

• Faith in Action: Why true spiritual growth always spills over into serving our Macomb neighbors and living out the Great Commission.

Take the Next Step—This Week's Challenges:

• Intimidated by spiritual growth? Sink one root. Spend 5 minutes a day reading one chapter of John and praying a simple, honest prayer.

• Stuck in a Christian bubble? Put James 1:22 into action. Find one tangible way to serve a neighbor or bless someone outside your normal circle this week.

• Ready for the next step? Show up for Big Small Groups! Stop trying to grow in isolation and come get rooted with the MACC family.

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Links & Resources:

• Learn more about MACC and Big Small Groups: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GjzNJOa3NPc

• Connect with us on Sunday at 1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL.

Maple Avenue Christian Church (MACC) Worship Service – Sep 27, 2026

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Follow along with the sermon on YouVersion. Just go to Events and look for Maple Avenue Christian Church. 

You can give your tithes and offerings by mail or online at: 

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL 61455 

https://www.mapleavenue.org/give/ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4GeJFEORUYEeVOQFoAIsdy 

https://youtu.be/WQe3rEy2bcc

Maple Avenue Christian Church

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL

309-837-9318

mapleavenue.org

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch

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https://www.youtube.com/c/MapleAvenue

In this episode of This Week at 1300, Jason and Jonathan dive into the first core pillar of the MACC blueprint: Connect. While many think of worship as just the twenty minutes of music before a sermon, Scripture reveals that we are fundamentally created to glorify God in every aspect of our lives. In this episode:

• This Week at MACC: Details on Big Small Groups meeting this Sunday night at 6:00 PM.
• Our Ultimate Purpose: Unpacking why we exist and how our identity is wired to glorify God (Psalm 139 & Colossians 1).
• Worship as a Lifestyle: The difference between private consistency throughout the week and corporate vibrancy on Sundays (Romans 12:1).
• In Spirit and Truth: How engaging both mind and heart leads to real transformation (John 4:23–24 & Isaiah 6).
• Practical Challenge: Simple steps to shift your mindset and turn your daily commute into a sanctuary.

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Welcome back to This Week at 1300! Hosts Jason and Jonathan are wrapping up our deep dive into MACC’s blueprint by focusing on the final pillar of our mission: Share.

For many, the word "evangelism" feels intimidating—like a high-pressure sales pitch. This week, we are reframing what it actually means to be commissioned to seek lost people. By looking at Luke 19:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we explore how sharing our faith isn't a separate, awkward activity, but simply an overflow of a life connected to Jesus.

In this episode, we cover:

• Taking on His Heart: Why you can’t deeply love Jesus without caring about the people He cares about.

• The Mechanics of Evangelism: How to relieve the pressure by embracing your role as an everyday Ambassador while trusting God as the Chief Evangelist.

• The Power of Testimony: Why every believer has a unique story, and how sharing your faith is just explaining how your story collided with God's story.

• Your Weekly Challenge: Practical steps to pray for the lost, break out of your "Christian bubble," and start planting seeds in your community.

📢 Church Announcements:GLOW is coming October 30th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)! Grab a grown-up, throw on your favorite costume, and bring the whole family to MACC for an awesome evening packed with free games, inflatables, heaps of candy, and complimentary hot dogs. We can't wait to see you there!

Subscribe to This Week at 1300 so you never miss an episode, and join us next week as we continue unpacking the DNA of our church!

Welcome to the premiere episode of This Week at 1300! Hosts Jonathan and Jason are taking the conversations from the hallways of Maple Avenue Christian Church straight to your commute.

This week, we are unpacking MACC’s master plan: our Vision and Mission. Church culture throws around words like "transformation" all the time, but what does that actually look like for the person sitting in the pews on Sunday morning? We explore 2 Corinthians 3:18 to discover why true Christ-likeness is an inside-out process of the heart, not just behavior modification.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Vision: What it really means to be "transformed into Christ-likeness."

• The Mission: Breaking down our four-step map to get there: Connect, Grow, Serve, and Share (Acts 2:42-47).

• The MACC Story: A real-life look at how a healthy spiritual life naturally progresses through these four stages.

• Your Weekly Challenge: Identifying exactly where you are in the blueprint and figuring out the specific step God is calling you to take next.

📢 Church Announcements:Big Small Groups start THIS Sunday night at 6:00 PM! Bring some snacks to share and get to know the people at MACC you might not have met before.

Subscribe to This Week at 1300 so you never miss an episode. Join us next week as we explore what it actually means to be created for worship!

Maple Avenue Christian Church (MACC) Worship Service – Sep 20, 2026

Please "Like" us on Facebook, Subscribe on YouTube, and turn on Notifications so you don't miss a thing. Share with others to share the hope of the Gospel. 

Follow along with the sermon on YouVersion. Just go to Events and look for Maple Avenue Christian Church. 

You can give your tithes and offerings by mail or online at: 

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL 61455 

https://www.mapleavenue.org/give/ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4GeJFEORUYEeVOQFoAIsdy 

https://youtu.be/8VBhe66U1qM

Maple Avenue Christian Church

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL

309-837-9318

mapleavenue.org

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch

https://www.instagram.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch/

https://www.youtube.com/c/MapleAvenue

Sunday mornings at MACC are great, but have you ever wished those hallway conversations could last all week?

Now they can. Welcome to This Week at 1300, the brand-new podcast from Maple Avenue Christian Church.

Whether you’re driving to work, hitting the gym, or folding laundry, join us as we dive into real faith, practical challenges, and everything happening right here in Macomb.

We’re talking about how to Connect, Grow, Serve, and Share in your everyday life. Subscribe to This Week at 1300 wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes each Tuesday. We’ll see you there!

Sunday mornings at MACC are great, but have you ever wished those hallway conversations could last all week?

Now they can. Welcome to This Week at 1300, the brand-new podcast from Maple Avenue Christian Church.

Whether you’re driving to work, hitting the gym, or folding laundry, join us as we dive into real faith, practical challenges, and everything happening right here in Macomb.

We’re talking about how to Connect, Grow, Serve, and Share in your everyday life. Subscribe to This Week at 1300 wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes each Tuesday. We’ll see you there!

Maple Avenue Christian Church (MACC) Worship Service – Sep 13, 2026

Please "Like" us on Facebook, Subscribe on YouTube, and turn on Notifications so you don't miss a thing. Share with others to share the hope of the Gospel. 

Follow along with the sermon on YouVersion. Just go to Events and look for Maple Avenue Christian Church. 

You can give your tithes and offerings by mail or online at: 

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL 61455 

https://www.mapleavenue.org/give/ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4GeJFEORUYEeVOQFoAIsdy 

https://youtu.be/RFs_zRRHnys

Maple Avenue Christian Church

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL

309-837-9318

mapleavenue.org

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch

https://www.instagram.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch/

https://www.youtube.com/c/MapleAvenue

Maple Avenue Christian Church (MACC) Worship Service – Sep 6, 2026

Please "Like" us on Facebook, Subscribe on YouTube, and turn on Notifications so you don't miss a thing. Share with others to share the hope of the Gospel. 

Follow along with the sermon on YouVersion. Just go to Events and look for Maple Avenue Christian Church. 

You can give your tithes and offerings by mail or online at: 

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL 61455 

https://www.mapleavenue.org/give/ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4GeJFEORUYEeVOQFoAIsdy 

https://youtu.be/dGyUo776prg

Maple Avenue Christian Church

1300 Maple Avenue, Macomb, IL

309-837-9318

mapleavenue.org

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch

https://www.instagram.com/mapleavenuechristianchurch/

https://www.youtube.com/c/MapleAvenue