Loving Our Neighbors
Let's consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Between now and Easter 2011 we are focusing on growing deeper in our love for Jesus, for His Church and for the World he came to save. As a result, we hope to see everyone at Uptown grow in the desire to share the good news of their faith in Jesus with their friends and neighbors. Be sure to keep up with the Sunday sermon series, and come to this page for a regularly-updated practical, small-step resources designed to help you grow.
| January | Your Relationship with Christ |
Your Relationship with the Church |
Your Relationship with the World |
January Focus: PRAY |
GOAL: Get convinced that you will grow by spending time in the Bible & prayer. ACTION: Pray through the gospel promises of God and apply them to yourself. RESOURCES: • New Self Prayer Guide • A.C.T.S. Prayer Guide • Participating in God's Work • Rekindling Personal Growth - Psalm 51 |
GOAL: Get convinced that pursuing this resolution together makes it much easier. ACTION: Get into a small group & pray together regularly about loving your neighbors. RESOURCES: • Community Groups • Jan 16 After-Service Prayer Meeting |
GOAL: Get convinced that sharing your faith begins with prayer. ACTION: Make a list of 10 non- Christians in your life and pray for Jesus to work in them between now & Easter. RESOURCES: • Change How You Think About Sharing Your Faith |
| February | Your Relationship with Christ |
Your Relationship with the Church |
Your Relationship with the World |
February Focus: ENGAGE |
GOAL: Get convinced that Jesus is at work in your life. ACTION: Notice the areas where Jesus is working and where you'd like to grow. RESOURCES: • Fruit of the Spirit |
GOAL: Get convinced that growing is easier with others ACTION: Share your progress with your group. Interact with your group on your growth and theirs. RESOURCES: • Community Groups • Feb 13 After-Service Prayer Meeting • Encouraging Others |
GOAL: Get convinced that Jesus is relevant to your non-Christian friends. Their needs aren't so different from yours. ACTION: Engage your friends through conversation. "How are you? What's new?" Learn how Jesus might share their desires and meet their needs. RESOURCES: • Testimony Training |
| March | Your Relationship with Christ |
Your Relationship with the Church |
Your Relationship with the World |
March Focus: DO SOMETHING |
GOAL: Get convinced that Sundays are an important part of your relationship with Jesus. ACTION: Develop "faith stories"–ways to communicate your experience of Jesus with others. Identify how Sundays encourage and bless you. RESOURCES: • Prayer Guide: What Sundays Should Be • Weekly "Sharing the Story" Training • Weekly Witness Like Jesus Training |
GOAL: Get convinced that sharing and hearing in your group will help you connect with your neighbors. ACTION: Share your faith stories with your group. Do something with your group and your neighbors. RESOURCES: • Community Groups • March 20 After-Service Prayer Meeting |
GOAL: Get convinced that Jesus is at work in your neighbors' lives. People want things Jesus provides. ACTION: Do something fun with your neighbors. See how Sundays might help them. RESOURCES: • Garage Sale to benefit GenerateHope • Concert to benefit Generate Hope (March 31) • Faith&Work 20/20 Event (April 15) • Dining Out For Life (April 28) |
