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A Review and a Look Ahead
A big thank you to Jamie Harms for leading our First Thessalonians study on Thursdays this fall as we joined the UFC family in exploring six discipleship practices that characterize our church. On Thursday, we wrapped up our study with a review and a brief look ahead to what’s next for UFC Women as we…
Multiplying for the King
Today’s post includes a link to Sunday’s sermon on discipleship making, which concluded UFC’s fall series. You’ll also find information on a special women’s event next Monday, Nov. 22.
Discipleship: The Gospel and Our Lives
Happy Friday, Ladies. This past week we studied the discipleship practice of evangelism — how we share our hope in Jesus Christ with others. If you missed Thursday’s teaching, you’ll want to click on the link below and take a listen. Jamie Harms shares a story that will remind you just how important hope is in…
A High Calling
On Sunday, Pastor Brett Gilchrist spoke on the discipleship practice of evangelism. Drawing from I Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 1:6-9, and II Corinthians 5:20, he reminded us that God can use fearful people to point others to Jesus. Yes, we might not know how to share the gospel, or we might not want to share it.…
Discipleship: Evangelism
If you missed Thursday’s teaching, join us on the blog today as Jamie Harms shares how sanctification is not just an item on a checklist but about working with Yahweh Mekoddishkem, the Lord who sanctifies.
Created for good works
We are featuring Beth Sheehan and the Eugene Mission today as part of our ongoing series on the practices of discipleship. The post also includes study and sermon links.
Discipleship: Formation
Join us this week for I Thessalonians 4:1-8 and 5:12-28 as we jump into the discipleship practice of formation.
Proximity and Humility Needed
During his sermon on Sunday, Jerell Carper walked us through the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, noting that compassion requires both proximity and humility. He defined compassion as “heartfelt, proactive care for someone in need.” If you haven’t listened yet, follow the link in today’s post, which also includes an interview with…
Discipleship: compassion
If you haven’t joined us yet at Thursday Bible study, its not too late to join us. To sign up for weekly emails and information on in-person and Zoom meetings for our First Thessalonians study, please click here. Learn more about UFC’s discipleship series here. This week’s passage: I Thessalonians 4:9-12 Now concerning brotherly love you have…
Must-Haves in community
For today’s Q&A, Jamie Harms sat down with Pastor Brett Gilchrist. Below are the questions she asked him and a summary of his answers. Brett preached Sunday from Colossians 3:1-17. During the message, he highlighted eight characteristics from verses 12-17 that disciples must put on to function within the church community — compassion, kindness, humility,…
Discipleship: Community
Today’s post includes a new set of recordings and Scriptures from our First Thessalonians study, both a review of the practice of community and a look ahead at community in the life of a disciple.
My God is the prize
Today’s Q & A is with UFC’s associate pastor of community and formation Jerell Carper and his wife Lauren. Jerell brought us Sunday’s sermon on UFC’s second discipleship practice — Communion — with a sermon from John 15 about abiding in the love of God. Jerell asked us to reframe the language of salvation to see that…
Discipleship: Communion
This coming week the women of UFC will be back in First Thessalonians to study the discipleship practice of communion — the patterns and habits that direct how we abide in the presence of God. Join us on Sunday as Jerell Carper, UFC’s associate pastor of community and formation, brings our message on communing with Christ…
My God is All-knowing
Happy Monday, Friends. Today we have a special Q & A with UFC College Pastor Sean Duncan and his wife Chelsey. On Sunday, Sean introduced UFC’s first discipleship practice — Learning — with a sermon from Matthew 11:25-30. He challenged us to read the Bible, apply the Bible, rest in the Bible, and enjoy the Bible as…
Discipleship: Learning
Editor’s Note: We had a sweet start to our study of First Thessalonians on Thursday with a group in the morning (some women participating via Zoom) and another in the evening. It’s not too late to join us in person, on Zoom, or via the blog. To sign up for weekly emails and information on…
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