Happiness Reflection Guide – September 24, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 24, 2019 /

Tuesday Read: Hebrews 11:1-6 “1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4 By faith Abel brought…

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The Happiness Project: Understanding Happiness (9-22-2019)

By Connect UMC / September 23, 2019 /
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Happiness Reflection Guide – September 23, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 23, 2019 /

Monday Read: Acts 2:42-47 “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day…

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GPS Guide – September 20, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 20, 2019 /

PURPOSE Friday Read: Ephesians 3:10-21 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore,…

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GPS Guide – September 19, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 19, 2019 /

PURPOSE Thursday Read: John 4:19-29 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans…

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GPS Guide – September 18, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 18, 2019 /

PURPOSE Wednesday Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for…

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GPS Guide – September 17, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 17, 2019 /

PURPOSE Tuesday Read: 1 Peter 2:5-10 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion,    a chosen and precious cornerstone,and the one who trusts in him    will never be put to…

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GPS Guide – September 16, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 16, 2019 /

PURPOSE Monday Read: Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be…

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GPS Guide – September 13, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 13, 2019 /

AN EVANGELIST? Friday Read:  1 Corinthians 1:17 “17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. ” (NIV 1 Corinthians 1:17) Study:  Many Christians do not feel adequate to do “evangelism.”  These Christians feel that they do not know…

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GPS Guide – September 12, 2019

By Connect UMC / September 12, 2019 /

AN EVANGELIST? Thursday Read: Mark 16:16 “16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (NIV Mark 16:16) Study: The act of sharing God’s love with the world, or evangelism, is a commandment that God gives to us.  We are commanded by God to tell the truth, to…

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