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Connection Points
October 2, 2022

5 simple steps to grow in your connection with God:

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Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed. Mark 1:35

You should talk with God about your friends before you talk with your friends about God.

Come near to God and He will come near to you. James 4:8

Choose a

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Follow a

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26

“And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.” Matthew 6:7

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11

THIS WEEK’S POWER VERSE

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. James 1:22-24

But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does. James 1:25 (NIV)

“Oh the joys of those who delight in doing everything that God wants them to do. Day and night they’re always meditating on His laws and thinking about says to follow Him more closely. They are like trees along a river bank bearing luscious fruit each season without fail. Their leaves shall never wither and all they do shall prosper.” Psalm 1:1-3 (NLT)

All verses are NIV (New International Version) unless otherwise noted.

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Ministry Highlights

  • Night of Worship
    Night of Worship is your chance to reconnect with God and focus on Him through worship, prayer, and Communion. We hope to see you during this special time as our church family comes together to worship together Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00p at our Buda Campus.

  • Candy Palooza
    Join us Saturday, October 29th 3-5pm for Candy Palooza at San Marcos or Buda Campus. A drive thru, interactive FREE event for the whole family, plus tons of candy! You can help by donating candy now through Sunday, October 23rd to support this amazing community event. Want to HOST A BOOTH? Click HERE to sign-up!

  • YNG Conference 2022
    YNG Student Conference is a weekend experience at the Buda Campus for 7th-12th graders. It will be a powerful time of worship, speakers, games, giveaways, food trucks and so much more. It happens November 18th-19th. Sign up your student today.

Connection Group Questions:

  1. Are you more of a morning person or a night person? How has this changed over the years?
  2. Read Mark 1:35. How did Jesus get ready for His day? What’s your morning routine?
  3. What are some reasons you think it’s important to connect with God at the start of your day?
  4. Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. According to this verse, what is the source of the Bible (Where did it come from?) What does the Bible say are the benefits of reading the Bible?
  5. How can spending more time with God benefit your life?
  6. What are some challenges you face in staying consistent with your time alone with God? What changes can you make to help you be more consistent?
  7. How can we be praying for you this week?