MPCC 5th-8th Grade Student Ministry
"Beginner's Guide", Week 2
We're spending four weeks learning about and developing spiritual habits.
Locations & Times
MPCC Student Ministries Center
407 N Bluff Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142, USA
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Week 2: Resting is a way to connect with God.
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Mount Pleasant Christian Church
http://www.mpcc.infoAbout MPCC 5678
This is the Middle School Ministry, (5th-8th grade), of Mount Pleasant Christian Church.
We have two weekend services: Saturdays, 6:00-7:10pm and Sundays, 9:15-10:25am.
Check out the link to learn more about MPCC and our ministries!
We have two weekend services: Saturdays, 6:00-7:10pm and Sundays, 9:15-10:25am.
Check out the link to learn more about MPCC and our ministries!
Bible Reading Plan
Make sure you scroll to the bottom of these event notes.
There you'll find a link to join our Bible reading plan that goes along with this series.
You can connect with friends, or make new ones, as you do this Bible reading plan together!
There you'll find a link to join our Bible reading plan that goes along with this series.
You can connect with friends, or make new ones, as you do this Bible reading plan together!
A lot of us feel exhausted in our daily lives.
God didn't create us to constantly be busy and overwhelmed: He created us to rest.
God modeled the importance of rest.
God wants us to experience shalom - complete peace physically, mentally, and spiritually.
The Bible Project: Shalom
This video and resources from The Bible Project help us to better understand the Hebrew concept of "Shalom."
https://thebibleproject.com/videos/shalom-peace/The Bible Project: Sabbath (Rest)
This video and resources from The Bible Project help us to better understand the concept of Sabbath Rest that God wants us to experience.
https://thebibleproject.com/explore/what-is-the-sabbath/Resting is a way to connect with God.
Ask myself these questions:
What's keeping me from rest? What's getting in the way of slowing down? What's taking my time, energy, and attention?
What does rest look like? What will help disconnect from what's stressing me and connect me to peace?
When I pause the busyness, stress, and pressures of my life, I give myself space to actually follow and connect with God.
I can slow down, disconnect from stress, and better connect with God by:
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This is when I plan to rest this week:
The Beginner's Guide To Connecting With God
Watch the Teaching Videos on YouTube!
Each week, we record the teaching and share it on YouTube. This week's video should be posted by Tuesday morning. If you ever miss a week or want to watch or share a teaching, this playlist will have all the videos from this series on it.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkrA6WW__bK2zSdKJQv-qmKnvh0wqkPu5th-6th Grade SuperStart! Conference
Share this link with your parents to register you for this conference coming in February!
https://mountpleasantcc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2710617th-8th Grade Believe Conference
Share this link with your parents to register you for this great conference coming in January!
https://mountpleasantcc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/334079Change for a Dollar Information
Learn more about this ministry of generosity, how you can participate, and how you can nominate people who need help?
https://www.mpcc.info/changeforadollar/