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This summer our theme is "The Life of Faith.” We are focusing on faith as a lifelong process of growth. Our guides emerge from all parts of the Bible. Mark invites us to respond to Christ's call to discipleship. John takes us deep into the mystery of being united to Christ. James challenges us to show the genuineness of faith through righteous deeds. Job, Ruth, and Naomi, role-model for us how to be faithful in suffering. At the end of the summer, the book of Hebrews urges us to complete the life of faith and the book of Revelation reveals to us the glorified Christ. 

MARK: FAITH AWAKENED

The Gospel of Mark is the story of Jesus, the Son of God (Mark 1:1). Jesus comes with divine authority and power. He teaches, he confronts, he forgives, he heals: he awakens us to faith.  

June 2 We Get To Mark 2:23-3:6

June 9 Being a Disciple Mark 3:20-35

June 16 God Causes the Growth Mark 4:26-34

June 23 Facing Storms Mark 4:35-41

June 30 Receiving Healing Mark 5:21-43

July 7 Sharing the Good News  Mark 6:1-13

July 14 At Odds with the World Mark 6:14-29

July 21 Compassion for the Crowd Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

JOHN: FAITH GOES DEEPER

The gospel of John encourages us to draw all our spiritual nourishment from Christ. He is the Heavenly One, sent from God. He invites us to seek only the Kingdom of God, which he reveals. It is a gift from God to be able to do so. When our lives are constantly guided by Jesus’ death we will share in his eternal life. There is no one else to whom we can turn for truth and life. 

July 28 Amazed by Christ  John 6:1-21

August 4 Hungry for Christ  John 6:24-35

August 11 Invited to Christ  John 6:35, 41-51

August 18 Nourished by Christ  John 6:51-58 

August 25 Living on Christ  John 6:56-69

JAMES: FAITH TAKES ACTION

James, a pillar of the ancient church, writes his letter to all Christians who want to know that their faith in Jesus is genuine and growing. Far from being merely intellectual assent to “beliefs”, faith shows itself through action. A person of faith is always seeking to be righteous. A Christian is known for honoring others, exercising self-control, displaying wisdom, and living a life of prayer.   

September 1 A Righteous Life   James 1:17-27

September 8 Honoring other Christians  James 2:1-17

September 15 Tame the Tongue James 3:1-12

September 22 Wisdom from Above James 3:13-4:3, 7-8

September 29 The Prayer of Faith  James 5:13-20

JOB and RUTH: FAITH SUFFERS

The Bible shows us that people of genuine faith and righteous life are not exempt from suffering. Pain prompts us to cry out to God, to seek justice, and to encounter God in new ways. Grief and loss impact God’s people in profound ways, yet God proves his faithfulness.  

October 6 Job is Tested  Job 1:1, 2:1-10 

October 13 Job Cries for Justice Job 23:1-9, 16-17

October 20 The LORD Answers Job   Job 38:1-7, 34-41

October 27 The LORD Restores Job   Job 42:1-6, 10-17

RUTH AND HANNAH: FAITH MAKES FAMILY

The Bible shows us that people of faith persevere through challenging circumstances. Like a family, they stick together through thick and thin, rejoicing and sorrowing together, until they see God’s plan unfold.

November 3 Family Tragedy  Ruth 1:1-18

November 10  A New Family Emerges  Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

November 17 Hannah’s Prayers Answered  I Samuel 1:4-20

REVELATION: FAITH VINDICATED

When all is said and done, our Lord and Savior promises us that genuine, deep, persevering faith, will be vindicated.

November 24, Christ the King Sunday  The Lord Jesus Revealed   Revelation 1:4-8

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