Evergreen Christian Community

Where you call home matters.1 Peter 2:11Jeremiah 29:4-14Big Idea: Your community is a gift from God, treat it as such.1. Pray for the Transformation of your CommunityJeremiah 29:7 You can love where you live, but can you love where you left?Matthew 5:43-442. Embrace God's TruthJeremiah 29:8-9What grounds you, grows you.“A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to a person that isn't.” - Charles SpurgeonEphesians 4:14-153. Trust that God's in ControlJeremiah 29:11“There is no panic in Heaven! God has no problems, only plans.” - Corrie Ten BoomJohn 17:14-15RESPONSELook to what God is calling you TO, not what you desire to move FROM.• Is your hope in God, or what He can provide?• What grounds you? - Where do you experience disappointment?• Seek purpose in your position.DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's passage: John 17:15-23► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group