Restoration and Mission - Fall 2022
Point of Grace…
is continuing our PAUSE to B.L.E.S.S. vision by implementing healthy practices and rhythms that support our Up relationship with God and our Out relationship into the world. Restoration and Mission the twin essentials for following Jesus in the Meaningful Life that He Intends for all of us. Just like we have two feet to move us forward; restoration and mission are the two “feet” that move us forward in our life together with Jesus. Our feet must work in sync with each other and proportionally as well, when one “foot" takes a step the other must follow. When we take a missional step out into the world that step must be rooted and supported by a step in restoration. Restoration without mission becomes self-serving and mission without restoration becomes burden. However, both together result in a joy-filled and gentle way of loving God and loving our neighbor.
“Restoration without mission becomes self-centered
and mission without restoration becomes burden”
As a way to grow in these two complementary “steps” together we are asking Grow Groups to participate in at least one of the two following studies by February 2023. Both of these studies have had meaningful impact on the staff and leadership of Point of Grace and support our year’s vision of “Pause to Bless - the Restoration to Engagement Journey 2022.”
In addition we are asking that Grow Groups implement a simple Group Practice as part of their regular meetings together. Living with Jesus is so much more than just right ideas and a group practice we can all do together helps us by providing the Gracious Accountability that we need. This Group Practice will be released soon and we would love for all Grow Groups to have at least started this practice by the end of November.
Resilient
Restoring your weary soul in these turbulent times.
By John Eldredge
- 30 day guided prayer experience through the Pause App
- Book & Study Guide
- 5 Session Video study (Coming Early October)
B.L.E.S.S
5 everyday ways to love your neighbor and change the world.
By Dave and Jon Ferguson
- Simple easy to read book
- Included group discussion guides
Grow Group Practice Now Available!!
Use the links below to access all of the material!
This is to kick off your 3x5 Praying together. Do this one once with your Grow Group or at strategic intervals to refresh the 3x5 prayer Practice. Estimate around 30-45 minutes to complete depending on your group.
This is to do every time you meet with your group to help support 3x5 praying and help us see what Jesus is up to!