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All fields are optional First NameLast NamePhoneEmail* Date of Your Visit Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Age range of adults living in the home? 18-28 29-38 39-48 49-57 58+ Married or Single (with or without children)?Married with NO ChildrenSingle with NO ChildrenMarried with ChildrenSingle with ChildrenChurch ExperienceLots of church experienceOnly on holidaysRarely, if ever have been to churchLooking for a new churchNever been to churchWill you join us again this Sunday or an upcoming Sunday?YesNoStill thinking about itI would recommend this church to family and friendSelect ValueStrongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreePlease evaluate your experience (HONESTLY)Were you greeted at the front door?YesNoN/ADid you feel welcomed upon entering the sanctuary?YesNoN/AIf you had children with you, were you told about our Nursery and Children’s Church?YesNoN/AIf you had children, were the Nursery and Children’s Church workers friendly and helpful?YesNoN/AHow did you hear about us?FriendRelativeOther Word of mouthSignageSocial MediaAdvertisementIs there anything you would like our church to pray about?Comments (Please share your comments here – they are greatly appreciated!Hidden Email ID Δ Interact Zoe Center The 4G Life – Part 4 Archived – November 28, 2021 View This Weeks Note View All Past Notes View This Note w/o Blanks The 4G Life – Part 4 November 28, 2021 Story Time: Flood Insurance Matthew 7:24–27 Psalm 62:2 Three Qualities: Immovable Vertically Flexible Horizontally Bend Without Breaking Spiritual Building Construction There is a parallel between physical buildings and spiritual buildings. The Vertical represents God (His person, purpose and plan for us) The horizontal represents humans (their personhood, purpose and plans) We must be immovable in God, but with people. Ironically, you have to to be immovable. Construction Lessons From A Master Builder Paul calls himself a master builder. (1 Corinthians 3:10) What we think is towering spectacle is just the foundation for someone else’s . This faith project is about taking care of how people build on the foundation. 1 Corinthians 3:11 Our Church Mission Lays the Foundation Our church mission statement is how we communicate that Christ is our foundation. Church Mission: We help people live for God’s purpose. This is our way of saying that we help people become more like Jesus. When we are living for God’s purpose, we are like those seismic-ready building who are immovable vertically. People who live for God’s purpose find security in the . People who live for their own purpose find security in things. God’s purpose for us presents two realities that shape our lives: His and our . We are empowered by the vertical while making choices in the horizontal. Just like in a seismic-ready building, the two do not cancel each other out. Our choices do not uproot the person, purpose and plan of God: Obedience does not make us more righteous. Prayer does not give God more information. Giving does not make God richer. Trusting does not give God more confidence. God’s character, value, purpose and power are unchanged by what we do. God does not need us. Yet, He has chosen us to be partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:3–4) The Power of Choices, The Power of Options In choosing us, He has invited us to make choices. God has invited us to make choices in a world of constant change. What the power of choice means is that in a world of constant change, we always have options. The Constancy of Change Change is a , yet we live as if changes will never happen. The best thing to do in response to change is to for it. Things That Change Are Deceptively 1 John 2:15 1 John 2:17 Anytime you fall in love with things that are subject to change, you are . We are to things that change, but not fall in love with them. Change Requires You prepare for changes by making changes. The Difficulty of Change is More than it is Physical Preparation for change always issues, especially matters of growth and development. You must make allowances for the emotional and psychological dimension of change, especially when addressing major changes. Some of you come from generations where changes took place over long periods of time—they were much more gradual. They did not happen all the time—changes happened, but at a pace you could process. The biggest psychological problem with change is the effect it has on our sense of . Many people’s senses of identity are liked to external and temporary markers. Top Twenty-One Tips for a Timely Turn if You’ve Endured the Test of Time Get A New Name Start A Group That Responds to Your Needs Join A Group That Responds to Your Needs Get A Retirment Coach or A Life Coach Get A Personal Physical Trainer Get a Regular Health Check-Up See A Chiropractor See A Nutritionist Get Therapy See A Financial Advisor What Would Somebody Else Do with Your Hand? Figure Out What You Actually Want to Do. Find People Your Age Doing What You Would Like to Do. Figure Out Which Lane You’re In Update Eliminate Standards of Success That are Based on other People’s Versions of Happiness Be Willing to Begin Again (Lifelong Learner) Stop Asking “What About Me?”: Psalm 92:12-15 Ask God What God Wants You to Do Respond to What God Asked You to Do Invest in Eternal Things: 1 Corinthians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10 © Joshua D. 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