The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Amen.

The Shared Story

SOAP Reflection | Rauna May

Message | Eternity in the Present Tense

This week Megan Kirk leads us in a conversation about the essence of eternity. How does Jesus define eternity? What is Jesus calling us to in light of eternity?

Formational Learning:

As we explored Jesus’ prayer in John 17, what stood out to you?

Were there any points of curiosity, clarity, confusion, or conflict that emerged as you walked through these stories?

(Head)

What changes when experiencing eternity is a call to be present, in the here and now?

(Heart)

Where do you feel most of your focus is: on the past, present, or future? Has the pandemic, affected that in any way for you? 

What are different ways you encourage yourself or your community to stay grounded in the present?

(Hands)

If the eternal life is about increased quality of life in the here and now, instead of just life with no end, how does that change the way we share the good news?

Our Benediction

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you: wherever he may send you;

may he guide you through the wilderness: protect you through the storm;

may he bring you home rejoicing: at the wonders he has shown you;

may he bring you home rejoicing: once again into our doors.*

*Claiborne, Shane. Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals (p. 52). Zondervan. Kindle Edition.