You’ve received salvation and are beginning to understand what it means in your life. Just like any living, breathing, and growing organism, your walk with God will need to be nurtured and tended to. Psalm 1 gives a beautiful analogy of the Christian “like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its seasons…” Psalm 1:3.

Such a tree withstands all weathering storms and winds and flourishes and bears fruit that blesses themselves and others around them. This sanctification process is an ongoing and organic relationship with God, and, as you continue to submit to His Word, Spirit, and purpose over your life, your life begins to reflect Jesus.

Psalm 1 says, “Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

Below are some Bible Reading frameworks we would suggest:

S.O.A.P journaling method: (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer)
        S – pick a scripture
        O – write down your observations
        A – consider how it applies to your life
        P – pray about it and ask God to help you understand and apply what you have read!

Other Bible tips:

• Create a habit around your reading (try scheduling a time in your day or week)
• Join one of our Bible Reading Groups (BRG)!
• Download the Archaeo App and use our Bible feature
• Follow along with a bible reading plan
• Identify your reading goal
• Earnestly pray that the Holy Spirit guides and illuminates the scripture for you

Prayer by definition is simply conversing with God. Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6:9-13. This is a great format to help you not only begin your prayer journey with God but also as you continue in it.

Prayer deepens our dependence on God and sharpens our faith. Scripture is very clear that God hears us when we pray, so we can be confident that our prayers matter, are powerful, and can bring about change in any circumstance. Not only can praying bring breakthrough in situations, but it also changes us and makes us more aware of the presence of God.

Have a prayer request that you would like to share with our team? Fill in a Prayer Request Form

PRAYER TIPS

1. Talk to God daily
2. Be open and honest
3. Pray for others as well as yourself
4. Find a quiet place
5. Be in silence and solitude (Psalm 37:7)

The Bible teaches that we should be baptized in water in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of our sins (Acts 2:38). This is a command to all who confess Christ as their savior. The act of baptizing symbolizes a burial of the old way of life, the washing away of sins, and the new life that has begun! All of this demonstrates the outward expression of an inward transformation. You have decided to follow Jesus, so let’s celebrate this publicly!

We also believe in baptism because Jesus himself, was baptized… “when all the people were baptized, Jesus was baptized too. As he was praying, heaven was opened.” Luke 3:21.

Want To Know More?

• Join our next pre-baptism course where you can sit with our team and learn about baptism and ask any questions in a safe space. Sign up here
• Sign up for Baptism Sunday

At the heart of Christian tradition lies the practice of Communion, tracing back to Jesus himself. In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 14, Jesus uses the Passover meal on the eve of his crucifixion to illustrate the deep significance of his upcoming sacrifice.

Passover is an age-old Jewish celebration, remembering when God freed the Israelites from Egyptian oppression. They were spared from the tenth plague, where the firstborns of Egypt were taken, by marking their homes with the blood of a sacrificial lamb.

The Passover meal, which includes unleavened bread, bitter herb, lamb, and wine, was reinterpreted by Jesus to symbolize his own impending sacrifice. Just as the lamb’s blood saved the Israelites, Jesus’ sacrifice was to save humanity from eternal separation from God. The wine (or juice) and bread now stand as symbols of his blood and body.
Jesus’ resurrection three days after his death offers hope and victory over death. As we partake in Communion, we’re not just remembering an ancient event but celebrating the new covenant established by Jesus: eternal life for those who believe in him.

Let’s always cherish and remember this gift of grace.

Fasting is an ancient practice of abstaining from food for a period of time. It is a spiritual discipline, designed to break the power of the flesh in our life, and draw us closer to Jesus. Fasting is not about getting from God, but rather getting closer to God.

There are different types of fasting including a liquid fast, or a partial fast. Once a year as a church we partake in a fast together, however fasting can be done at anytime, anywhere, and we encourage you to follow the prompts of the Holy Spirit when He is calling you to do so.

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