Power is on, building is completely sealed up, and AC is running!

Photos, left to right: Lighting getting installed in sanctuary ceiling; Transformer all terminated and ready to energize; Meter is in. Turning on power today; HVAC diffusers going in, in the sanctuary ceiling; Front entry all installed; A/C units for first floor all up and running. Cool air!!; Drywall finally all up behind alter. Ready for stone.

Small Group Discussion Prep:
John 6:52-58

Preparation for Sunday Worship:

• Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
• Read John 6 from start to finish in one sitting
• Read John 6:52-58 five additional times

*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study

• Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
• Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
• What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
• Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
• Block Diagram these verses

• Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
• Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.

Monthly REACH Theme: Doorstep Visitors

Memory work
Book Themes:
2 Timothy: Ministry as Spiritual Combat
Titus: Adorning the Doctrine of God
Philemon: Manual on Forgiveness

Verse:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35

Small Group Questions
1.  Discuss the truth that believers have eternal life.  How does this affect not only our eternity but our daily life?
2. Discuss the truth that Christ abides in us and we in Him.  How does this encourage, motivate, and strengthen us?
3.  What about the sermon convicted you the most?  What will you do to act on that conviction this week?

Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?

The building is almost completely sealed up!

Photos, left to right: Hardy siding and batten is nearly complete on front of church; Dumpster pad is getting the cinderblock set around it; Glass is being installed in all the window frames trying to get the building completely sealed up!!

Tech wood and soffit work is complete and energy inspection passed!

Photos, left to right: Wire getting pulled for main disconnect; New tech wood, soffit all complete on front entrance; Closing areas around stage and altar; View from front entrance; Standing seam roof being tied into valleys coming along good; Energy inspection green tag.

Small Group Discussion Prep:
Titus 3:4-7

Preparation for Sunday Worship:

• Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
• Read Titus 3 from start to finish in one sitting
• Read Titus 3:4-7 five additional times

*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study

• Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
• Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
• What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
• Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
• Block Diagram these verses

• Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
• Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.

Monthly REACH Theme: Neighbor

Memory work
Book Themes:
1 Thessalonians: Growth of a New Church/The Model Church
2 Thessalonians: Comfort and Correction
1 Timothy: A Manual for Church Life

Verse:
“I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.”
1Timothy 3:14-15

Small Group Questions
1. How does the gospel shape our interactions with unbelievers on a daily basis?   Consider political leaders, co-workers, neighbors, family, etc.
2. Consider Proverbs 3:3.  How do we practically extend kindness without compromising truth in our relationships with unbelievers?
3.  What about the sermon convicted you the most?  What will you do to act on that conviction this week?

Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?

Glass and more electrical work this week!

Photos, left to right: Door and window frames getting installed at front lobby entrance; Main meter can and electrical disconnect all ready for wire to be pulled; Glass getting installed; New tech wood soffit being installed; Conduit being run under the stage from electrical room to other areas.

Small Group Discussion Prep:
John 6:35-40

Preparation for Sunday Worship:

• Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
• Read John 6 from start to finish in one sitting
• Read John 6:35-40 five additional times

*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study

Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
Block Diagram these verses

• Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
• Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.

Monthly REACH Theme: Neighbor

Memory work
Book Themes:
1 Thessalonians: Growth of a New Church/The Model Church
2 Thessalonians: Comfort and Correction
1 Timothy: A Manual for Church Life

Verse:
“I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.”
1Timothy 3:14-15

Small Group Questions
1. How does God’s sovereignty over salvation bring us assurance of our salvation? 
2. Discuss how the doctrine of election fuels our commitment to the Great Commission when it is rightly understood.  (Share with your group any lost family members or friends that you are praying for and lift them up together.)
3. What is the area of the sermon that convicted you most? What do you want to do about it?

More insulation and AC units being placed!

Photos, left to right: Spray foam insulation in ceiling and sanctuary; AC units getting set.

Windows and elevator equipment delivered, and insulation has begun!

Photos, left to right: Radius framing at rear sanctuary wall; All condensers have been delivered; Starting framing at rear of sanctuary; Spray foam insulation on ceilings starting today; Elevator equipment delivery; Windows all delivered; Insulation getting sprayed in.

Exterior hardy siding has begun!

Photos, left to right: Hardy siding has started on the south side of the church; Dumpster pad poured; Hardy siding progress; Drywall grid being installed in 1st floor restrooms.

Sanctuary framing complete and electrical coming along!

Photos, left to right: Rear sanctuary wall is finally framed; Electrical Box; Closing walls and getting ready for taping; First floor lobby; Getting power from electrical room to front of building; Starting to put on standing seam roof; Coserv is back on site setting last power pole for permanent power; Standing seam roof progress on north side of church; Gate posts and bollards set along with rebar and ready to pour dumpster pad; Footing rebar for dumpster pad.

Drywall installation has begun, and poles for permanent power being installed!

Photos, left to right: Drywall and insulation being put in; Welders welding I-beam for speakers and stage lighting; Pouring light pole bases; One of the back sidewalks was poured to have a place for AC units; Back sidewalk poured; Getting standing seam sheets ready to go on roof; Extra storage area; View of street side of church; Welding is completed in sanctuary; Parapet wall getting finished up and decked by the roofers; Mechanical mezzanine floor joist being installed above 2nd floor; Duct work; CoServ is setting poles for permanent power to site; Light pole base is poured and ready for pole installation.

Building now ready for any rain, and light poles being installed!

Photos, left to right: Drilling light pole bases; Got our cages installed for the light poles in parking lot and almost ready for concrete; Another drywall delivery; Ice and water shield all on and building now dry for any rain; View from front entry of building.

Ice and water shield going in and light poles/baptismal have been delivered!

Photos, left to right: Getting all the islands filled around the parking lot with topsoil; Ice and water shield going on the roof before we do the standing seam to help keep the building protected; Got the light poles delivered today; Standing seam, metal roof being bent on site; Ice and water shield almost complete on Southside of church; View of front of church; Got our baptismal tub in; Tyvek complete.