The Importance of Covenant Renewal (Matthew 22:34-40)

This week we wrap up our summer series on Covenantal Living by looking at Jesus' summary of the entire Bible in order to answer the question, "how do we deal with failure in our covenant relationships?" [Ryan Sutherland]

Weekly Groups

In case you haven't noticed, we've had a lot of new faces lately. Welcome! One of the ways we really experience community is by engaging it more deeply. Here are some opportunities to dive in a little deeper:

1. Summer Sunday Lunches - each Sunday @ 12:30 PM (or as soon as you can get there after worship), someone will be hosting an informal "potluck" at their house. Just grab something to share (whether main, bread, side, salad or drinks) and rendezvous at their place for a leisurely meal where you can get to know other folks at All Souls!
   
   
2. Westside Group - Tuesdays @ 6 PM at Beau & Esther McBryde's (1219 Howell St |
   531-9089). Bring a bible and some food to share. We're reading the Bible together to draw out the implications of community.


3. "When Helping Hurts" - Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM at Chad & Fenesa Dilworth's
   (2124 Burlington Ave). A book group focused on learning how to help others without enabling and thinking Biblically about extending mercy. ​Leaders: Joe (396-6372) & Nancy (552-7693) Kesler.
   
   
4. Divine Design - Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM at Ryan & Rachel Sutherland's (2704 Emery Place). A summer group focused on learning how you've been uniquely wired to participate in God's Kingdom. Leader: summer intern, Nate Xanders (850-321-0822).
   
   
5. A Year with C.S. Lewis - various Fridays @ 6:30 PM (usually) at Jesse & Tami Barnett's (4840 Monticello Place | Jesse: 396-8969). A reading and discussion group on some of the best as well as more obscure works from this great thinker and writer.

Every single one of these groups is open to all, regardless of where you're at spiritually. Most require zero preparation or homework – just show up with an open mind and a desire to learn.

All of these groups involve eating together (we think something good happens over food and drink). And each one will give you an opportunity to explore your spirituality – by getting to know others, and by getting to know yourself. Want to know more? Contact the people listed above!

Worship This Sunday

Just a heads up that MCT has a major event this Sunday that will require use of their whole parking lot and lobby. Please do not park in the main lot and do not walk through the lobby. Thanks!

The Covenant Grass Is Always Greener (1 Cor 7)

We continue our series on covenant relationships by discussing one of the most difficult passages in the whole New Testament. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul has some very difficult words about singleness and marriage. [Ryan Sutherland]

The Importance of Covenant Relationships (Deuteronomy 29:10-15 & Matthew 5:33-35)

This week we turn the corner from discussing the Biblical Covenants TO why they matter for our lives. We ask the question, "what's the point?" Over the next 5 sermons we'll be answering this question as we look at marriage, parenting, and friendship.

We kick things off this week with the difference between covenant relationships and consumer relationships. [Ryan Sutherland]