GretnaLife’s Sunday Gatherings

Text: Matthew 5:13-16Key Words: Bridge, Jesus, Witness, Mission, PurposeBig Idea of the Message: As our gaps with Jesus and each other close, we are strengthened and empowered to live out the mission we have been given in our community and beyond.

Text: Hebrews 10:23-25; Acts 2:46, Genesis 1:26; 2:8.
Key Words: Community, One Another, Together, Interdependence
Big Idea of the Message: This week is about living into the call of the church. It will challenge the ways we limit community now, and provide ideas for moving us beyond those limits.

Today's Guest Speaker is Dr. Jayne Wilcox. Jayne is a Professor at Ashland Theological Seminary, as well as the former Moderator of the Brethren Church, and current co-host of the "SHEcclesiology" Podcast. Today's message is on the value of embracing Jesus as your true Shepherd - following His lead, and experiencing His peace.

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3,18; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3; Luke 9:57-62 
Key Words: Relationship, Sanctification, Hearing God, Bible Reading 
Big Idea of the Message: This week is about bridging our personal “gap” with God by committing to build a dynamic relationship with Him - continuing to move toward Him with purpose throughout our lives.

Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Acts 2:42-47
Key Words: Gathering in Worship, Dissatisfaction, Holiness
Big Idea Of the Message: In preparation for our next series - Bridge The Gap - Pastor Rob asks us to reflect on the status of our hearts as revealed by what we complain about. In particular: what are we focused on in our Worship Gatherings.

This week, our guest speaker is Lawrence Matthews. He is the Volunteer Development Coordinator for Region 2 of Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS). The Brethren Church works in partnership with MDS to reach those in need. 
MDS's goal is to restore hope for survivors of disasters. They do this by recruiting, organizing and empowering volunteers to repair and rebuild the homes of those impacted by disasters in Canada and the U.S. They strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those affected by disasters.
Today, Lawrence will give us incite into how MDS is working in the aftermath of Helene & Milton, and how we can get involved.
 
 

Week 3
Text: Esther 4
Topic: Risk, Courage, The Lost, Worth It, Gospel
Big Idea of the Message: Mordecai, and Esther all placed themselves in harm's way to do the right thing. We are called to do the same for the sake of the lost.

Text: Esther 3:8-9; Matthew 5:10-12,14-16; Micah 6:8Topic: Babylon, Esther, Living in Hostility, Witness, Shine Your LightBig Idea of the Message: The characters in Esther are Jews living in a hostile empire.Their example can teach Christians how to serve even when we are different from theworld around us.Application Point: We will learn how to serve God and others, even in a post-Christianworld.