First Church Williamsport

Reflection What am I doing to align my life with the grand purpose of the universe as defined in knowing Jesus in a personal way? What would help me to see Jesus more in my own life? What can I do to help others see Jesus? John 1:1-14 Reverend Matt Lake January 8, 2017

Reflection Questions How strong is my faith? Who might God be nudging me towards to share the love of Jesus? Luke 2:22-38 Reverend Matt Lake December 18, 2016

Reflection How far are we willing to go to search for Jesus? What are we willing to bring and give to Jesus? Who do I know that needs the light of Christ that I can share it with? Matthew 2:1-12 Reverend Matt Lake December 4, 2016

Reflection Questions What insecurities do I struggle with in my life? What do those insecurities cause me to do? Matthew 2:1-8, 13-16 Reverend Matt Lake November 27, 2016

Reflection What next step will I take to know Jesus more deeply? Pray Lord, Revive all of who I am in you.  Revive all of who we as First Church in you. Acts 2:37-47 Reverend Matt Lake November 20, 2016

Reflection Ask God to forgive us of our sins.  To remove barriers. Embrace Christ. Give God our best worship in all we do based on the teaching of Jesus as the Gospel. Plead for God to revive ALL of who we are in Christ. Pray for God to pour out God’s Holy Spirit so that the church is returned to New Testament normalcy in its beauty and function. Acts 2:37-47 Reverend Matt Lake November 16, 2016

Action Steps Come to early morning prayer at 6:00 AM at the North Campus Sign up on the communication card to pray during a worship service on November 13 or November 20. Pray Lord, we beg you, revive all of who we are. Create in us an urgency for you. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us. Amen. Acts 2:37-47 Reverend Matt Lake November 6, 2016 (All Saint's Day)

Reflection Questions Do I strive for the world's idea of power, or God's humble power? Which spiritual disciplines am I currently practicing? Mark 5:21-43 21 Reverend Matt Lake October 30, 2016

Reflection Questions For what purposes are we using the humble power God has given us? Psalm 95; Genesis 3:1-7 Reverend Matt Lake October 23, 2016

Reflection Questions Have I been fully washed and made clean in Jesus? Am I willing to wash the feet of others in whatever form that may take? Why or why not? John 13:1-17 Reverend Matt Lake October 16, 2016

Reflection Question How is God calling you to be exercise humble power by joining with God in a creating something "good?" Genesis 1 Reverend Janet Durrwachter October 2, 2016

Reflection Questions Like John the Baptist, how do we testify to who Jesus is in such a way that people begin to SEE Jesus for themselves and MOVE towards Him?     Prayer Lord, let us see and move, and be transformed in you at First Church.  Awaken a fire within us that is dominated by a vision of you.  And may your vision of new life and transformation in Jesus not just be taught, but truly caugh...

Ezekiel 37:1-6, 10 Reverend Matt Lake September 18, 2016 (CAC Service)

Reflection Questions How is my relationship with Jesus? Does my relationship with God captivate me and influence how I view all my other relationships? Job 29:12-17; Matthew 25:35-40; Job 31: 13-22 Reverend Matt Lake September 11, 2016

Reflection Questions What would it take for us to change our perspective toward the people whom we are serving? Job 31:13-22; 28 Reverend Matt Lake September 4, 2016

Reflection Questions What would it take for me to approach the kingdom of God like a little child?  To live a life of justice as a child of God that impacts the world? What would it take for me to trade:    1) Comfort for Adventure   2) Security for Faith   3) Control for Miracles   4) Success for Deep Knowledge of Jesus Isaiah 1:12-18; Luke 18:15-17 Reverend Matt Lake August 28, 2016

Reflection Questions What does sharing Christ’s love look like in my life and in the world? What is the motive of my heart when it comes to justice? Luke 4:14-21 Reverend Matt Lake August 21, 2016

James 2:14-17; Micah 6:1-8 Zach Woods (Pastoral Intern) August 14, 2016

As the church together, we have power and resources to transform the world by doing justice. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. (Isaiah 1:17) Luke 4:14-21 Pastor Rick Waters August 7, 2016

Philippians 1:1-2; 7-11 Reverend Janet Durrwachter July 31, 2016

Reflection Questions What is the spirit in which I give? Philippians 3:12-14; Luke 8:1-3 Reverend Matt Lake July 24, 2016 (Commitment Sunday)

Reflection Questions How can I offer more encouragement to the people in my life? Do I give out of obligation or joy? Do I see giving as an opportunity to partner with God in a sacrificial, disciplined manner to change lives or simply an economic exchange? What would it take for my heart to be converted to desire to give to serve God and others more than myself? Galatians 6:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-12...

Reflection Questions What is keeping me from fully running in such a way as to get the prize? What holds me back from being more disciplined with finances?  Am I willing to genuinely pray for God’s help and guidance in becoming a giver? Malachi 3:8-10; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Reverend Matt Lake July 10, 2016

Reflection Questions What am I straining for in life? For what am I pressing ahead? What would it take for me to train, focus, and press ahead in the area of finances and giving to God? Do I believe in what God is using First Church to do in the transformation of lives in Jesus Christ and am I willing to do all I can to make that transformation happen?  Am I striving for the ultimate prize? Philip...

Reflection Questions Where in my life do I need a faith that moves mountains?  What mountain needs to be moved in the life of First Church and/or in the world? Matthew 17:14-21 Reverend Janet Durrwachter June 26, 2016