Acts 13:26-52

The Church is God's people sent out in order to set the captives

free so that the nations would find their joy in the gospel of

God's grace.

The gospel of grace gives us a new identity as:

1. A Sent People

2. A Free People

3. A Joyful People

This edition of our newcomer class focuses on servant-minded shepherding and how to follow leaders in the local church.

This edition of our newcomer class continues our exploration of two more core values: preaching God's word and spiritual leadership.

Genesis 29:1-14

God's blessing plan to keep promises prevails despite His people's ugliest flaws.

First, God's powerful hand of providence.

Second, God's merciful heart of provision.

Third, God's watchful eye of protection.

This edition of our newcomer class focuses on policies and procedures in caring for and teaching our children. Please note: this recording is from last fall due to a technical error on June 10. Please begin listening at the 22:25 mark. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Ruth 3 & Matthew 1:1-6

Our God is sovereign and faithful to his promises, so we are invited to rest in him in obedience and faith.

1) God promises rest, and we can trust him.

2) Claiming God's promises requires the obedience of faith.

3) God assures us that he will deliver on his promise to give us rest.

This edition of our welcome class concludes our study on the doctrines of grace and covers what we teach and practice regarding believer's baptism.

Genesis 28:10-22 & Matthew 28:16-20

God's blessing of His people is guaranteed wherever they go.

• Blessing in hard places

• Blessing with grace gifts

• Blessing for heart responses: fear before God, worship of God, commitments to God

Four Grace Gifts:

• Perspective

• Protection

• Promises

• Presence

This edition of our newcomer class continues our study of the doctrine of salvation.

Genesis 28:10-22

God's blessing of His people is guaranteed wherever they go.

First, blessing in hard places.

Second, blessing with grace gifts.

One, perspective.

Two, protection.