Where does St James' get it's money?

What does St James' do with it's money?

If you were to give to St James' where would it go? 

Dan tries to explain a bit about giving to St James' 

Today we're thinking about giving. Why should we give? It's a gift to be giver listen and find out why.

Questions to ponder:

•What generous people do you know, 

•What’s it like to be with them?

•What do you think it is like to be them?

•What needs would you like to help?

Is God stingy? Will following him suck our life?

Look at what happened back at the beginning

Reflection Qs

Where has God been generous to you, how about thanking him for this?

Where in your life might greed be robbing you? Be as specific as you can. You might think of discontent, envy, hoarding…(money, possessions, time, status…)

Why doesn't everyone follow Jesus? Have a look at John 7 to see.

Reflection Qs

• Conviction not comfort, holiness not happiness. Where do you need to follow Jesus’ agenda not your own?
• Why not pray for boldness to speak of Jesus perhaps for your “Pray for three”
• Where could you step out and trust Jesus this week?

Jesus makes exclusive claims that mean anyone can have life

Q's

Which teaching of Jesus do you find hardest to stomach?

How might you try to earn or pay Jesus back for the life he offers?

How doe this encourage you to restart or continue Praying for 3 friends

What is it your mind dreams of, your heart longs for and you body aches for?

Jesus says the people were looking for the wrong thing (bread that spoils) in the wrong place (in themselves). Instead, Jesus came to offer truly satisfying life-giving bread that lasts. He is the bread of life