The Holy Spirit and TransitionsAlone Together

Acts 6:1-7

Many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

Acts 4:4

More and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.

Acts 5:14-5

Instructions for Sharing • Get into groups of only 2 or 3.• Move your chairs to face each other.• Share your name.• Share for 1.5 minutes from either question

3,4, or 5. Pick only one.• Listen for the chime to signal next person.• If you prefer not to share, say, “I’ll pass.”

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Camas Lilies – Lynn Ungar

Consider the lilies of the field,the blue banks of camasopening into acres of sky along the road.Would the longing to lie downand be washed by that beautyabate (lessen) if you knew their usefulness…

And you — what of your rushedand useful life? Imagine setting it all down —papers, plans, appointments, everything —leaving only a note: "Goneto the fields to be lovely. Be backwhen I’m through with blooming…”

Invitation to:

1. Anchor Your Life in Word and Prayer

Invitation to:

2. Let the Seeds of Your Gifts from God Emerge

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10