Parable of the Mustard Seed

June 24, 2018 Pre-service: Café is open Order of Service: Opener — “Fear” - Ben Rector Welcome Singing — Words will be projected on the screen. Teaching — see teaching notes below Reflection Song — “Oceans” - Hillsong United Open Communion Announcements & Offering Singing Closing Café is open! // The 10 begins in five minutes (see info on back) ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Teaching: Long Story - Short Debbie Fagan // Wizards Wardrobe ► ► Matthew 13:10-11, 13-15 Then the disciples came and asked him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” He answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given…. The reason I speak to them in parable is that ‘seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.’ With them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says: ‘You will indeed listen, but never understand, and you will indeed look, but never perceive. For this people’s heart has grown dull, and their ears are hard of hearing and they have shut their eyes; so that they might not look with their eyes, and listen with ears, and understand with their heart and turn— and I would heal them.’” These resources can help you go deeper with the key ideas in this message: How to Read the Bible for All its Worth – Fee & Stuart Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus – Tverberg & Vander Laan Read the “Bible Together”: Join others from Christ’s Church Albany as we take time to learn and focus on Jesus! Acts 1 Acts 4 Acts 2 Acts 5 Acts 3 Acts 6 Who Is This Man? – Ortberg How Good is Good Enough – Andy Stanley (Available for free at the Connections Table) Next Step Surveys on www.christschurchalbany.org [tear off] Connect Card Please complete both sides and place in the offering bucket. Pens, unused envelopes, etc, can also go in the bucket to be re-used. Name: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ This is my first visit to Christ’s Church Albany. Please stop at the Connections table for a gift! This is my second visit to Christ’s Church Albany. I have attended and shared my information previously My information is new/has changed; please update Mailing Address: Email: Phone: ☐ Opt-in to our weekly email updates. Christ’s Church Albany never shares your information without your permission. Know. Attend. Be. We’re glad you are here with us today! Consider these next steps in getting to know more about the group of people we call Christ’s Church Albany: Love Albany Volunteers The 10: Take ten minutes to learn ten things you should know about Christ’s Church Albany. Starts 5 minutes after the service in the first 2 rows of chairs. Conversation: Sit down with one of our pastors or leaders to ask questions, share, and connect. Volunteer: Get involved in one of the teams that make everything happen both inside and outside the Sunday service, from Love Albany and Serve Albany, to Sunday set-up, Café snacks, children’s programming, and administration. Visit the Connections table to get started. Membership: Explore what it means to be a member of Christ’s Church Albany. The class is held on the first Sunday of the month after the service; lunch and childcare are provided. Baptism: Curious about the next step of Baptism and wondering if it’s for you? Join in a baptism class on the third Sunday of the month after the service; lunch and childcare are provided. Community Groups: These smaller gatherings are an important part of our life together. A current list of all open groups is always available at our website: http://christschurchalbany.org/attend/community-groups/. Love The World: Visit the Love the World table to find out about opportunities to serve kids in our partner village of Cruz Blanca, Guatemala. Serve Albany: Visit www.servealbany.org to find a great way for you to serve our city. Generosity: Christ’s Church Albany is a group of people who want to be generous beyond reason! Your financial gift can be given at any service,online at www.christschurchalbany.org/generosity, or by mail to 911 Central Ave. #267,Albany, NY 12206. Thank you! This summer we are excited to partner with a number of Community Events! Checkout the Next Step Table for a full list of events and to sign up. Burger Bash! It’s time for burgers! On July 29 after service, join us for our 5th Sunday potluck. We are looking for 10 expert grillers to make a dozen or so of their signature burgers to share. Everyone else can bring a side or dessert. Kids Camp Christ’s Church Albany Kids Camp is a free skills-based camp for kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Kids will spend 3 days immersed in learning all about 1 skill of their choice. All are welcome so be sure to invite your friends! Sign up at www.lovealbany.org Did you know? Your generosity helps to pay for our Serve Albany initiative that helps links volunteers with groups like The Wizard’s Wardrobe. Visit the Connections table for more information! Connect online! www.christschurchalbany.org My Next Steps Today: [tear off] Jesus ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ I have questions and would like to talk to someone. I am not a Christian, but I would like to explore. I would like to become a Christian. I will pick up and read my free copy of ‘How Good is Good Enough?’ I have a prayer request: Each Other ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ I would like to join a Community Group. I would like to begin regularly attending Christ’s Church Albany. I am interested in Child Dedication. I would like to grill burgers for Burger Bash on July 29. I would like to volunteer for Kids Camp The World ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ I would like to volunteer at the Movie Night (Black Panther) on June 15 I would like to volunteer at Dad Fest on June 17. I would like to volunteer at the Movie Night (The Lion King) on June 22 I plan to find a place to Serve Albany using www.servealbany.org. I would information on Sponsoring a Child with VisionTrust. 6/24/18