The Holy Spirit and Transitions Alone Together Acts 6:1-7

Many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. Acts 4:4 More and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. Acts 5:14-5

Instructions for Sharing Get into groups of only 2 or 3. Move your chairs to face each other. Share your name. Share for 1.5 minutes from either question 3,4, or 5. Pick only one. Listen for the chime to signal next person. If you prefer not to share, say, “I’ll pass.”

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Camas Lilies – Lynn Ungar Consider the lilies of the field, the blue banks of camas opening into acres of sky along the road. Would the longing to lie down and be washed by that beauty abate (lessen) if you knew their usefulness… And you — what of your rushed and useful life? Imagine setting it all down — papers, plans, appointments, everything — leaving only a note: "Gone to the fields to be lovely. Be back when I’m through with blooming…”

Invitation to: 1. Anchor Your Life in Word and Prayer

Invitation to: 2. Let the Seeds of Your Gifts from God Emerge

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10