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August Projected $110,000 August Received To Date 77,877 Annual Projected 1,486,650 Annual Giving Received 1,500,295

September 4, 2016 :: Sunday Services :: 8:45 & 10:30am

Discussion Questions for Personal Growth

8:45 AM 10:30 am TotalClasses (0-12 grade) 297 57 354Worship Center 355 205 560Total 914

Read Colossians 2:1-81. Just as we (usually) want our kids to grow up, God wants us to grow up in our

faith. Read the MOVE Growth Pathway Guide and think about where you are from Search to Surrender and where God wants you to be.

2. Whataresomeofthebenefitsandblessingsofgrowingtowardspiritualmaturity(Colossians 2:2-3)? Which of these stands out to you most? Why?

3. Thedownsideofnotmaturingisthatwe’reeasytargetsfortheenemy-theworld,ourflesh,andtheDevil(Colossians2:4and8).Whataresomeofthephilosophies and deceptive ideas out there today that hinder Christians from maturing in Christ?

4. The good news is that God is at work in us and on us to grow us up (Colossians 2:6-7 and 2:19). How do you feel about that fact that God is at work to help you mature?

5. To grow in faith, what does God want you to faithfully do (Colossians 2:6-7)? 6. A key tool God uses to grow us toward maturity is the Bible (Acts 20:32 with

Colossians 2:7). • WhathelpsyoutolearnGod’sword? • WhathindersyoufromreadingandreflectingonGod’sworddaily? • WhatisonestepyoucantakethisweektogetGod’swordintoyoumore

consistently? • LifeGroupLeaders–Challengeyourgrouptodothescripturereadingon

the bookmarks, memorize the verses, and do the journals as a way to apply this lesson.

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Sermon NotesMOVE: Study

Beyond Spiritual InfancyColossians 2:1-8 (page 984)

Pastor Andy Middlekauff

Welcome!We are so honored that you have joined with us in worship this morning. Please complete a Connection Card and bring it after services to the Guest Welcome Center in the lobby for your special gift. We would love to meet you!

Staying ConnectedConnections Class - Interested in membership or would you like to hear about the vision and mission of LBC and how you can get connected? Join us for the Connection Class Sunday, September 11, at noon in room A103. Lunch and childcare are provided, so please complete a connection card to R.S.V.P. and drop it in the offering box.Spiritual Care - A ten-week training begins Wednesday, September 14, 7pm in room A110. This class serves a dual purpose of understanding God’sperspective on helping others as well as benefitting your own spiritualgrowth. It provides a place for you to connect with God and others who are facingtrialsinlifeinasafe,confidentialenvironment.Seethetableinthecourtyard to sign up or for more info.Financial Peace University - The FREE preview is on Sunday, September 11, at 4pm in room A205. We can accommodate children ages 3 years to sixth grade with the AWANA program.Senior Adult Luncheon - Senior Adults, join us for lunch Thursday, September 15, at 12pm in the Activity Center. Cost is $8 per person and tickets can be purchased in the courtyard today! Moms of Littles - Our MOPS program is changing to MOMS OF LITTLES! We provide encouragement and fun for moms who have kids ages 0-kindergarten.Registrationisavailableonourwebsite.Ourfirstmeetingis Thursday, September 8, at 9am or Thursday, September 15, at 6:30pm.Dessert Potluck and Family Business Meeting - All are welcome for a potluck dessert followed by the membership business meeting Sunday, September 18, at 6:30pm in the Activities Center. Please bring a dessert to share.Office Hours - Effective September 1 the church office will be closed onFridays.We’llbeopenMonday-Thursdayfrom9am to 5pm, closed for lunch from 12 -1pm daily.

The Growth Pathway:

S__________ S___________ S__________________ S__________________

Why move toward maturity?

• Positive:Becauseofthemany____________ofChristian maturity.

• Negative:Becauseimmaturefaithmakesusan_______ ________ for the enemy.

What does God do to help us grow up?

• Godhasfirmly_____________usinhissalvation. • Godis________________tobecomemorelikeChrist. • Godturnsourbeliefsinto_________________.

What should we do to grow spiritually?

• FollowJesuswithstepbystepfaithand_____________. • ____________God’sword.(Read“ByThisName”by

John Cross) • __________foryourspiritualgrowthandgetothersto

pray this for you.