Vision Check

Sermon Notes: “Vision Check”   “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” - 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV   “The Church is the frame that holds God’s vision in place so that the world can see God’s presence through the lens of life together.”   “The people of God in the place of God dwelling in the presence of God.” - From The Epic of Eden by Dr. Sandra Richter   “Sharing Life Together In Christ”   Connection Collaboration Commission Celebration   Relation-SHIP Owner-SHIP Partner-SHIP Wor-SHIP     BLESSING May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God the Father, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit - go with you now and always. AMEN.     DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS  Week of August 2-7 MONDAY --1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV TUESDAY --1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV WEDNESDAY -- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV THURSDAY -- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV FRIDAY -- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV SATURDAY -- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV     PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK: Gracious and Loving God, We give thanks to You For the vision You have placed before us. Teach us to be faithful stewards Of all that You have entrusted to us. Help us to love another and share life together In such a way that others might experience life — Life abundant and life eternal in Christ. In the name of Jesus we pray, AMEN.   OBSERVATION (“What?”) What is one thing that I observed in the passage?   IMPLICATION (“So What?”) What does that mean for me and my life?   APPLICATION (“Now What?”) What am I going to do about it?