July 7, 2019

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2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Pray for: Baptist Medical & Dentist Mission International (BMDMI) and Kevin & Cynthia Weldon, as they continue to work towards building an orphanage and work with children in the slums of Nepal. Pray for: Montpelier United Methodist Church and their pastor, Janet Kent Cavin.

Sundays Middle School Ministry - MSM 9:30a (TheLink)

Sundays High School Ministry - HSM 11:00a (TheLink)

Tuesdays Summer Kudzu 7:00p (Campus Church) July No Next Step Experience

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Transformed into His Image

2 Corinthians 3:18 Beginning Truth: Transformation is not ! Mark 1:17, Acts 1:4-8, John 15:5, & 2 Corinthians 3:18 Sermon in a sentence: Transformation is a . Mark 1:17 Transformation involves the and . Romans 12:1-2 Transformation is a . Ephesians 4:20-24 Transformation will be . Galatians 5:22-25 Transformation is a . Philippians 2:12-13

Monday – Follow Read: Mark 1:17-18 How do we become fishers of men? When did they respond to Jesus invitation? Pray: Give me the discipline to walk with Jesus every day.

Tuesday – Offer Read: Romans 12:1-2 What are we to offer? What is to be transformed? Pray: Ask God to help you be a living sacrifice.

Wednesday – Put Off and Put On Read: Ephesians 4:20-24 What are we to do with the former way of life? What are we to do with the new self? Pray: Help me to put on my new self every day.

Thursday – Fruit Read: Galatians 2:22-25 What is the fruit of the Spirit? What are we to do since we live by the Spirit? Pray: Show me how to stay in step with the Spirit and produce much fruit.

Friday – Obey Read: Philippians 2:12-13. What are we to do? Who is at work in us? Pray: Give me strength to continue following every day.

Saturday – Prepare Read: Romans 12:1-2 & Ephesians 4:20-28 Pray: Prepare my heart and mind for worship tomorrow.

What from this teaching spoke to your heart or challenged you to think differently?

What is transformation? What are some examples from nature? What are some Biblical examples of people who were transformed by God? How are the body and mind involved in transformation? How can our actions transform our thinking? How can our thinking transform our actions? There were three disciplines that would lead to transformation – Bible reading, prayer, and church attendance. How do those three disciplines bring transformation? Can you think of other disciplines that would bring change to us? Transformation will be evident to other people. As we are being transformed by Christ, what are some changes that would be evident to others? Sometimes we have to make midcourse corrections in our journey to be transformed. What are some possible midcourse corrections that we might have to make?