Lesson #5 – TURN
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
We have all experienced that life is ever-changing, and nothing is ever quite certain. This week, we will learn about what it means to turn away from our insanity – always searching for truth and stability around us – and instead place our trust in a certain God. This is what faith is. It does not come down to a sense, sight, or reason. And once we have chosen to turn away from our sin and toward Him, He will joyously give us a new life, no longer bound to our old sinful nature.
“Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit.” Ezekiel 18: 30 – 31
Recovery Reminder
Principle 3: Consciously choose to commit my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
“Happy are the meek.” Matthew 5:5
Step 3: We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans 12:1
Prayer
We consider it an honor and privilege to lift up your needs and requests in prayer. To let us know of a current request, please fill out a CR Response Card or click “Contact Us” above to email us.
Upcoming Events
Easter Weekend Services
Come Friday, March 25th, for Good Friday services at 4pm & 6:30pm at our Ballast Point Campus as we revisit the events of the time leading up to the death and burial of Christ. Then be sure to join us Saturday, March 26th, at 6:30pm or Sunday, March 27th, at 9:30 or 11am for Easter services, where we will celebrate that He is ALIVE!
CR Leadership Huddle
Saturday, April 2nd, we will have a Leadership Huddle in the BP Campus Fellowship Hall from 9am – 1pm (lunch provided). Attending this meeting is an expectation of our Leadership Covenant, so please make it a priority to be there. Please contact Jon (click the “Contact Us” tab above) to let him know whether or not you will be able to attend.
CR Ministry Needs
Leaders Needed: We are currently seeking male and female Step Study leaders. Please talk with Kathy or Derrick if you are interested in the privilege of serving in this way.
Celebration Place: A weekly or bi-weekly volunteer is needed to help teach in our elementary CR program. Please talk with Karen in the Children’s Department if you are interested in serving in this way.
Coffee House: A couple of volunteers are still needed to help break down and clean up after Coffeehouse on Thursday nights. We are also in need of help manning the CR information table at that time. To volunteer, please click the “Contact Us” link above or talk to Melissa T. at Ballast Point on a Thursday night.
CR Step Studies
Ladies Step Study – Coming soon! Keep an eye out for more information here in the coming weeks!
** Or for more information about open & upcoming Step Studies, click the “Contact Us” link above. **