Jan 18, 2012 | Teaching
We all want our lives to matter. If life could be interesting, that would be even better. Is it too much to ask for life to be thrilling?
There must be more to life than the routine of staying alive.
There is a story in the Bible about an everyday person, an unnamed girl who did something unexpected, and it changed everything. Her story matters for us today, because it points to the bigger, truer Story– the hidden story that is unfolding amid our daily grind.
There’s more to your life than meets the eye. This Sunday, 11:00 a.m., at 4862 Broadway. *
* This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.
Nov 29, 2011 | Teaching
Prayer can be a frustrating experience. Unanswered prayer can be a faith-killer. Is God even listening? Does it make a difference?
Sometimes people say, “Prayer is just talking to God.” In a sense, that’s true. There’s no magic formula or special wording. But if what you really mean is, “I don’t need to learn anything about prayer,” then that’s a different story. What would you think of a guy who said, “I have nothing to learn about how to communicate with my wife?” And this is God we’re talking to!
When Jesus’ disciples asked him how to pray, he actually taught them how to pray. “This, then, is how you should pray…” (Matthew 6:9). His teaching about prayer was filled with surprising stories about what it takes to move God’s heart. For Jesus, prayer was more than just shooting the breeze with God. Prayer changes us, and God actually responds to our prayers.
It’s time to start praying for a change: This Sunday, 11:00am, at 4982 Broadway * (map).
* This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.
Nov 7, 2011 | Everyday Groups, Everyday Kidz, Teaching
Sometimes people say, “Prayer is just talking to God.” In a sense, that’s true. There’s no magic formula or special wording. But if what you really mean is, “I don’t need to learn anything about prayer,” then that’s a different story. What would you think of a guy who said, “I have nothing to learn about how to communicate with my wife?” And this is God we’re “just” talking to!
When Jesus’ disciples asked him how to pray, he didn’t say, “Prayer is just talking to God.” He actually taught them how to pray. “This, then, is how you should pray…” (Matthew 6:9). He taught surprising stories about what it takes to move God’s heart. For Jesus, prayer was more than just shooting the breeze with God. Prayer changes us, and God actually responds to our prayers.
Prayer can be a frustrating experience. Is God listening? Will he do something? Why doesn’t he respond? Whether you’re interested in starting a conversation with God for the first time or in taking your next step, it’s time to start praying for a change.
View the schedule here: Gatherings.
Oct 7, 2011 | Teaching
Everyone has a part to play in God’s plan, and knowing your role makes life matter. Take your next step with us at Teaching this Sunday, 11:00am, at 4862 Broadway * (map). We’ve got an exciting announcement to make about Everyday Church’s next step too!
* This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.
Aug 18, 2011 | Community Impact, Everyday Groups, Everyday Kidz, Teaching, Videos
This Fall, Everyday Church is starting an action-oriented series, full of opportunities to learn by doing. Love is much more than an idea or a feeling. “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power” (1 Corinthians 4:20, NLT). In short, love is something you do.
Specifics to come, but in the meantime view the schedule at our Gatherings page.
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Aug 2, 2011 | Everyday Kidz, Teaching
We’re better together. Usually our Teaching gatherings offer separate, age-relevant experiences for adults and children. It is so important to get the generations together though, and we occasionally plan a family service. On August 7, we’ll bring our next passage from the Book of Acts to life with some interactive storytelling. We’ll learn a couple of the kids’ songs and wrap up a little early to share a light brunch.
The teaching will be kid-friendly, but none-the-less important for adults. This passage shows how God is able to use difficult and even painful moments in our lives to bless others. Seeing the world “Through God’s Eyes” can mean the difference between bitterness and peace.
August 7, 11:00am, at 4862 Broadway * (map).
* This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.
