1. “Giving up Expectations”

2. Expectation

3. Ex.pec.ta.tion
* a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
"reality had not lived up to expectations” * a belief that someone will or should achieve something.

4. Grace Fellowship 1962 Lakewood, Colorado

5. Worship almost 5 years ago in the U.S.
Choirs disappearing
Dress is more casual
Screens are present
Preaching is longer
Attendees are diverse

6. Expectations piled on Nicodemus when he went to see Jesus

8. Along life’s journey, God has, God is, and God will meet us and ask us unexpected things.

9. “When we give up our expectations …we become more open to whatever God has in store for us. …more open to something different.

10. When we give up expectations, … we allow God to expand our hopes
When we give up expectations, … we allow God to expand our hopes. And what a beautiful place that is!” Rev. Gail Miller