Pulling it all Together
These are the 10 gifts that God has given you for a Fresh Start!
Forgiveness – Accepting God’s Grace
Relationship – Worshipping
Encouragement – Handling Failure
Scripture – Understanding God’s Word
Help – Following God’s Guidance
Shape – Being You
Togetherness – Living in Community
Authority – Serving Others
Recognition – Being Baptized
Testimony – Telling Your Story
What gifts can I give back to God?
- Be baptized.
When I ask my children to do something and they do it, that’s a gift to me. It shows they value me, they respect me, and they’re willing to do what I ask. The same thing is true for us when we do what God asks us to do, like being baptized.
- Begin to share my testimony by inviting others.
• to my baptism
This can be such a significant time for you to let others know the life-changing decision you have made to follow Jesus. Physically and verbally you will be witnessing to them.
• to services
Our services are seeker-sensitive. You know we won’t put anyone on the spot or embarrass them. 85% of Americans have said they would attend church if someone they knew would invite them.
- Continue to grow.
Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18 (MSG)
Why does God want you to grow? Because everything that’s alive is moving one of two directions: growing or dying.
So, what’s your next step? If you haven’t been baptized, that’s it. Then what? (Note: Encourage class members to register for the next session of CLASS or for other educational opportunities provided by the church.)
As we close, let’s read the key verse for Fresh Start with God together. It so clearly describes what has happened in your life.
Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be —
you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean.
Psalm 32:11 (MSG)