We all want to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around us. On Sunday we learned that we need to do two things to make that happen: pray about it and talk about it.

So... what next?

Here are a few suggestions for your next steps - from classes to further reading to online materials and more.

For Further Thought:
Read Colossians 4:2-6 and discuss the following.

• In advancing the gospel, what role is played by prayer? By watchfulness? Thankfulness? Open doors? Closed doors or chains? Wise actions? Opportunism? Graceful talk? Salty talk?
• Why is thankfulness such a key ingredient in a Christian's life (see Colossians 2:6 and 3:15,17)?
• What has helped you grow the most in your prayer life? What obstacles to prayer do you feel now?
• From verses 5-6, what principles do you want to build into your life as you relate to non-believers?

A Prayer for the Week:
Dear Father, who answers our prayers,
  Help me to be steadfast in my praying to you, even to stay awake that I may pray! Fill my life with thanksgiving to you. O God, I pray for all your servants everywhere that you may open a door for us to proclaim your Word, to declare the now-public secret - Christ crucified, glorified, and coming - and to make the message clear, as we ought to speak.
  In the name of Jesus I ask you to fill our lives with your holy life and to claim all our motives and deeds as your own. Amen.
        - Praying With Paul

Memory Verse:

DON'T FORGET!! Beginning on December 23, our service times will change (yes, we LOVE change!). We'll have two services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Colossians: We're almost done studying the book of Colossians. Let's read the book one more time this week. It's a short read, but packed with wisdom your heart needs to hear:

For Further Reading (and Listening):

Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith, by Bill Hybels. Drawing on fresh perspectives from the author's own experiences, as well as time-tested and practical illustrations, Just Walk Across the Room encourages and equips readers to routinely initiate spiritual conversations with those who don't know Christ.

They Like Jesus but Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations, by Dan Kimball

Jim and Casper Go to Church: Frank Conversation about Faith, Churches, and Well-Meaning Christians, by Jim Henderson & Matt Casper

Holding Nothing Back, by Tim Hughes. A tremendous new worship collection from the author of "Here I Am to Worship." Includes the original recording of "Everything."

NEXT CLASSES:
101 - Sat 1/26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Find out more about HighPoint and how to become a member. Email 101@hpf.org to reserve your spot.

301 - TBD
Discover how God has shaped you specifically to help others. Email 301@hpf.org to reserve your spot.

(Childcare and snacks provided free of charge in all classes)
 
 
 

BIBLE READING:
Monday 12/10
    Daniel 11-12
    Proverbs 10
    John 16
Tuesday 12/11
    Hosea 1-3
    Proverbs 11
    John 17
Wednesday 12/12
    Hosea 4-6
    Proverbs 12
    John 18
Thursday 12/13
    Hosea 7-8
    Proverbs 13
    John 19
Friday 12/14
    Hosea 9-11
    Proverbs 14
    John 20
Saturday 12/15
    Hosea 12-14
    Proverbs 15
    John 21
Sunday 12/16
    Joel
    Proverbs 16
    Romans 1
Monday 12/17
    Amos 1-3
    Proverbs 17
    Romans 2