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Growing in a Relationship with Jesus &
​Living as Disciples

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Jesus & Discipleship

We have selected a variety of excellent experiences for you - all designed to guide you in developing your prayer life and in growing the practices of the spiritual life. We have developed our offerings to make it easy for you to find a program or activity or resource that best addresses how you want to learn and grow in prayer and the spiritual life. You can select from a variety of large group, small group, and on-your-own activities - some are in-person, some online formats, and some have in-person and online components. The learning activities are organized into three types of experiences. We also offer programs that are for all adults. 
  • For adults who are just getting started or need a refresher: We have activities that introduce you to prayer and spiritual practices. Look for the activities with introducing or developing in the title. 
  • For adults who are growing: We have activities that help you become more confident in your practice of prayer and growing in your spiritual life. Look for activities with growing in the title.  
  • For adults who want to go deeper: We have activities that will deepen your knowledge and practice of prayer and the spiritual life. Look for activities with going deeper in the title. 

Experience #1 (all adults). Ways to Follow Jesus Today -
​A Sunday retreat experience

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​Jesus’s first disciples called themselves “followers of the Way” and the first name given to the church is the “Way” of the “Journey” (see Acts 9:2, 19:23, 22:4, 24:14, 22). To live as a follower of Jesus and the Way we are called to embrace him as our teacher, to seek wisdom and understanding for what the path and cost of discipleship entails.
 
Discipleship begins with a call (see Mark 1:16–20, Luke 5:1–11; John 1:35– 51). The Gospels make abundantly clear that the life of discipleship begins not with a choice but with a call. It is Jesus who initiates the life of discipleship. It is a call to follow Jesus. Those who accept the call to follow Jesus share in his mission of establishing the reign of God. The Gospel stories also make clear that the lives of those called will be transformed—lives are fundamentally changed and new commitments are required.
Join us for a one-day experience of community, relationships, food, and an exploration into the ways to follow Jesus today. 
  • Being a witness
  • Loving & serving our neighbor
  • Forgiving people
  • Living as a prophet
  • Living as a steward
  • Living our gifts and talents
  • Worshipping God 

Every person on the retreat will receive a copy of Living Your Discipleship - A Practical Guide to Following Christ in Daily Life by Kathleen Cahalan and Laura Kelly Fanucci. 
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Experience #2 (getting started or need a refresh). Introduction to Jesus' Life & Ministry - A One Month Experience

Join a small group to discover or rediscover the life and ministry of Jesus. 

​If your schedule doesn't allow you to participate, you can learn on-your-own and share your thoughts in our Facebook Group.
Format
  • Week #1. Watch Part 1 of the video, the Gospel of Matthew, from the Bible Project. Download the "Overview" and use that to follow along with the video. 
  • Week #2. Gather with your small group - in-person at church, at one of our local pubs, or in a home - OR online using Zoom
  • Week #3. Watch Part 2 of the video, the Gospel of Matthew from the Bible Project. 
  • Week #4. Gather with your small group - in-person at church, at one of our local pubs, or in a home - OR online using Zoom
Gospel of Matthew Overview.pdf
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Share your thoughts in our Facebook Group.

Experience #3. Take the Next Step - Read Selected Gospel Passages on the Life of Jesus

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Learn more about the message of Jesus by reading the following Gospel passages (click on the blue highlight): 

The Sermon on the Mount
  • Matthew chapters 5-7
The Greatest Commandment
  • Matthew chapter 22:34-40
The Final Judgment
  • Matthew chapter 25:31-46  
​Learn more about Jesus’ death and resurrection in the Gospel of Matthew: 

Scene 1: The Trial of Jesus
  • Matthew chapters 26:57-75 & 27:1-31
Scene 2: The Crucifixion of Jesus
  • ​Matthew chapter 27: 32-66
Scene 3: The Resurrection of Jesus
  • Matthew chapter 28

Experience #4 (growing and go deeper). Seven-Day Journeys with Jesus Scripture Activities ​

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Spend a series of seven days, or seven prayer opportunities, reflecting on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Each journey blends a Gospel passage, reflection, and prayer. 

  • 7-Day Journey with the Messiah: Reflect on the meaning and challenges of knowing Jesus, the Messiah. Read the reading, ponder the reflection, and live out the prayer! 
  • 7-Day Journey as Servants of God: Reflect on the meaning and challenges of being a Servant of God. Read the reading, ponder the reflection, and live out the prayer! 
  • 7-Day Journey with the Suffering Servant: Reflect on the meaning and challenges of being a disciple of the Suffering Servant. Read the reading, ponder the reflection, and live out the prayer! 
  • 7-Day Journey with the Resurrected Lord: Reflect on the meaning and challenges of being a disciple of Jesus, the Resurrected Lord. Read the reading, ponder the reflection, and live out the prayer! 
  • 7-Day Journey with Jesus—Who Do You Say I Am? Reflect on Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?” Read the reading, ponder the reflection, and live out the prayer! 
  • 7-Day Journey with Jesus—Living as a Disciple: Reflect on how living as a disciple demands ongoing conversion and learning with some of the parables that Jesus shared to help us overcome our resistance to the fullness of what the Gospel asks of us. Read the reading, ponder the reflection, and live out the prayer! 

Download the 
Journey with Jesus PDF and select a seven-day plan to begin your journey. 
Journey with Jesus.pdf
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This website is developed by John Roberto as a service of Lifelong Faith Associates - committed to helping churches develop lifelong faith formation for all ages and generations.

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John Roberto
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