[Sunday] Easter Peace - Comfort Comfort

Even with the glorious news of Christ's resurrection, the disciples remained hidden, burdened by their actions. Yet, Christ arrives, a beacon of hope and unreserved comfort, offering peace in the midst of their doubt.

QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort: Easter Peace

1. Can you think of a time you hid from something difficult? What was it, and how did you eventually move forward?

2. Read John 20:1-23.  The disciples were hiding after the resurrection.  Why do you think they might be hiding, even though they know Jesus has risen?

3. Jesus shows up not hiding anything, leading with his wounds.  How does the concept of Jesus’ sacrifice and his wounds change the way you view forgiveness and comfort that comes from Jesus?

4. Jesus encourages us to forgive others.  Filled with the Spirit of Christ, how can you bring that peace and forgiveness to others?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Good Friday - Comfort Comfort

Good Friday Services at Noon and 7PM
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Top Video is the Live In person. (the Best)
The Lower is the YouTube Edit. (Can Watch In More Places)

Comfort Comfort in the Passion of John’ Gospel

April 9 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM 

(10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

Easter Breakfast & Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45ish) serving will end at 10:15 AM      

Egg Hunt at 9:50 AM

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Maundy Thursday - Comfort Comfort

Service 6pm
Dinner at IHOP 7ish

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Hosanna - Comfort Comfort

As Palm Sunday dawns, confusion swirls around Jesus' identity and mission.  Jesus' final prayer is a plea for God's continued protection and unity amidst His followers' trials.  This all foreshadows the sacrifice that will ultimately bring oneness through His resurrection.

 QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort: Hosanna

1. Why do you follow Jesus?  

2. Read John 17.  What does Jesus pray for?

3. How does the Father protect us?  What unity does Jesus give us?

4. What does it look like to you to follow Jesus today?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Your Story - Speaking Comfort Comfort

Dinner Potluck 5:30PM
Service 6:30PM

Adding Your Story

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Plainly Overcome - Comfort Comfort

Sermon From 1st Service ;)

As we approach the crucifixion, Jesus is giving comfort amidst coming hardship, revealing a deeper connection with the Father and to peace despite future scattering. All this echoes the story of Lazarus, where Jesus' power over death foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

 QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort: Plainly Overcome

1. When are times when you’ve felt scattered in the world?  When are times when you’ve caused others to feel scattered?

2. Read John 16:25-17:6.   Jesus says that He speaks plainly and to take heart that He’s overcome the world.  Describe some times when Jesus was scattered.  How does Jesus overcome those times?

3. What does it mean that Jesus overcame the world for you?

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[Wednesday] Isolation and Community - Speaking Comfort Comfort

Dinner Potluck 5:30PM
Service 6:30PM

Speaking of Living Together

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[Sunday] Blind Joy - Comfort Comfort

The world may boast victory in the face of our struggles, leaving us blind to the bigger picture. But Jesus, the one who illuminates our innermost being, whispers a promise of sight beyond the present darkness. Like the man born blind, our blurry vision will someday come into focus, revealing an unstoppable joy.

QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort - Blind Joy 

1. Describe a time Jesus said something confusing, that was difficult to understand.

2. Read John 16:16-24.  As the disciples are confused, what does Jesus promise?  

3. What illustration does Jesus use to show sorrow and confusion turning to joy?

4. How does Jesus meet us in sorrow and bring joy?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Death to Life - Speaking Comfort Comfort

Dinner Potluck 5:30PM
Service 6:30PM

Speaking of Death to Life

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Clean Vines - Comfort Comfort

Like a vine tender cares for their vineyard, Jesus nurtures each branch. Nicodemus, once overgrown and shadowed, needed pruning to grow in the light. At the cross, after 3 years of pruning, everyone else saw only darkness, but Nicodemus saw the light of the King.

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Speak Freedom - Speaking Comfort Comfort

Dinner Potluck 5:30PM
Service 6:30PM

Speaking Freedom to Those in Captivity

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Held Well - Comfort Comfort

To the lost souls feeling orphaned, the lonely drawing water in the heat, the outcasts fearing rejection, and those trembling before evil's seeming victory.  Jesus comforts, "I am your hope, and darkness has no hold on you."

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Lent 2 - Speaking Comfort Comfort

Sorry The stream got Started late.

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Dinner Potluck 5:30PM
Service 6:30PM

How would you share the hope?

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[Sunday] Troubled Hearts - Comfort Comfort

Jesus knows Peter is going to deny Him. Jesus knows our own failures. But while speaking to Peter and our failures, Jesus brings comfort to troubled hearts, and He makes room for us.

New Song This Week.

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Ash Wednesday - Comfort Comfort

He Loved them to the End

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Comfort Comfort - John 13-17 - Lent

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Before Jesus is arrested and crucified. Before all the pain and agonony. Before the diciples feel lost and alone. Before our own confusion and heart ach, Jesus speaks words of comfort as a rod and staff in the midst of the dark valley.

Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday

• 2/14/24 - Ash Wednesday

  • Joel 2:13-29
    2 Cor 5:20b-6:10
    John 13:1-21

• 2/18/24

  • Isaiah 40:1-8
    James 1:12–18
    John 13:36- 14:7

• 2/25/24

  • Isiah 40:1, 12-14
    Rom. 5:1–11
    John 14:22-31

• 3/3/24

  • Isaiah 40:1, 15-20
    1 Cor. 1:18–31
    John 15:1-17

• 3/10/24

  • Isaiah 40:1, 21-26
    Eph. 2:1–10
    John 16:16-24

• 3/17/24

  • Isaiah 40:1, 27-31
    Heb. 5:1–10
    John 16:25 -- 17:5

• 3/24/24 - Palm Sunday

  • Zecheriah 9:9-12
    Phil. 2:5–11
    John 17:6-26

• 3/31/24 - Easter

  • Isaiah 25:6-9
    1 Cor. 15:1–11
    John 20:1-10, 19-23