Pursuit
Dwight Nash
December 31, 2017

What does pursuit look like?

1. Resolve to live with eternity in mind.

2. Resolve to kill sin.

3. Resolve to pursue spiritual fruit.

4. Resolve to be thankful.

5. Resolve to read and meditate on the Scriptures.

6. Resolve to commit to community.

7. Resolve to worship God.

8. Resolve to aim for the glory of Christ.

What will you pursue next year?

Word of the Year

Suggestions for choosing your Word of the Year:

1.? Take time to unplug and get away from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Ask yourself a few essential questions and then listen to God for answers. It is beneficial to write these things down.

•? What did God teach me last year about my life, my character, my purpose, and my relationship with Him?

• What do I sense God wants to do in and through me in 2018?

• What are some common themes or ideas He is revealing in my life?

2.? Make a list of possible words. Try them on, so to speak, and see if they resonate with what God is doing in your life. Sometimes you might want to take a few days to see how they fit. Spend some time in the Bible exploring your word. Do a word study. Pray over the word. Choose your word.

3.? Keep your word in a prominent place. Once you have chosen your word, write it on the "frame" included in the bulletin at church today. Keep it visible, as a reminder to you as you go through the year. Find related scriptures that you can memorize. Find books to read on the topic. Find creative ways to keep your word front and center.

4.? Journal what you learn during the year, and take opportunities often to share with others how God is using that word in your life.

Your word is ultimately between you and God. It is a tool for refocusing your perspective throughout the year. It can influence the type of goals you write, the choices you make, and the direction you take.

Join our private Sent Church Facebook group to find out what some of those around you have chosen as their Word of the Year. Just search for "SentLife" on Facebook and send a request to join!

Sent Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)

• Nursery ~ Meets in Happy Harbor at 9:30 am and 11:00 am
• Preschool ~ Meets in Happy Harbor at 9:30 am and 11:00 am
• Elementary (K-3rd) ~ Meets in KidzRock at 9:30 and 11:00 am
• Elementary (4th & 5th Grade) ~ 11:00 service in Mod West

*Child Alert: if you are needed in the Children’s Ministry Area, your parent tag code will appear on the screen.

Sent Students: Sunday Worship Service Times:

Middle School - 6th-8th Grade
When: 11:00am (During adult service)
Where: Radius (Upstairs in Family Life Center)

High School - 9th-12th Grade
When: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Radius (Upstairs in Family Life Center)

Go to the Sent Student Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sentstudents for updated info on service opportunities, fun events, and more!

The @Home Center provides resources to help you become intentional about building a God-honoring home one step at a time. Resources include:
• Concerns @Home: resources for common concerns in families (ex. Family Finances, Disciplining Your Children, Grief)

• Life @Home: resources for insights and suggestions on specific family situations (ex. Hope To Marry, Considering Children, A Difficult Marriage, Influencing Grandchildren)

• Faith Path: resources intended to help you develop a clear plan to intentionally point your child toward Christ in an age-appropriate manner

NEW: Explore the new @Home library in the Worship Center lobby for books on marriage, parenting, prayer and more!!!

The @Home Center is open before & after Sunday services or can be accessed online at http://www.sentchurch.cc/ministries/at-home/.