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Summer All-Church ABF Series “Attributes of God”: Sundays, 9:00am in Fellowship Hall. Begins June 1. What is God like? The attributes of God are essential characteristics of God’s nature. These attributes help us understand who God is and how God relates to the world and humanity. Join us in deepening our understanding of who God is!

Baptism Info Meeting: Wed, July 23 | 6:30pm. For anyone interested in being baptized at our Outdoor Worship service on August 17. Register here.

Starting Point BBQ: For Young Adults ages 18-28. Wed, June 18 | 6:00-8:00pm | Youth Center Patio. Just graduated or home for the summer from college and looking to connect with others your age? Join us for volleyball, cornhole, food, friends, and fun.

Save the Dates: More Details Coming Soon!

• Sunday, Aug. 17: Outdoor Worship & Baptism Service, 10:40am
• Sunday, Aug. 24 Prepare with Prayer, 10:40am
• Friday, Sept. 19: Lakes Free 40th Anniversary Celebration & Dinner

A Church on Mission: Part 1
1 Corinthians 16:1-11
Pastor Jason Carlson

1 Corinthians 16:1-11

A church on mission will be:

1. A giving church (v. 1-4)

The New Testament approach to giving is:

1) A call to ministry

2 Corinthians 8:7-9, 24

2) A call to regularity

3) A call to all

Matthew 6:19-21

4) A call to generosity

Malachi 3:8-10
Luke 21:1-4

5) A call to joy

6) A call to integrity

2. A great commission church (v. 5-9)

Matthew 28:18-20
1 Thessalonians 2:8

3. A gracious church (v. 10-11)

1 Timothy 4:11-16
1 Corinthians 4:17
1 Corinthians 9:11, 13-14

Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What is the church’s mission and how does Paul’s teaching today help us accomplish that?
2. In what ways are you supporting our church’s call to be a church on mission?

Questions for discussion:
1. What is the significance of chapter 16 (the church’s call to mission) coming on the heels of Paul’s teaching in chapter 15?
2. Why is giving an essential part of our discipleship as followers of Jesus and crucial to our mission as the church?
3. As we look to the future, how might Lakes Free continue to fulfill our call to be a church on mission?

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