IF:Gathering

Sideris Church Edition: May 1, 2021

9:00 : Doors Open

>> coffee & snacks available in the front room

>> get to know each other

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9:30 : SESSION ONE 

Welcome // Jennie Allen, Laura Merle

How to Emotionally Navigate Our Current Season // Dr. Anita Philips, Isabel Garza, Dr. Curt Thompson, & Jennie Allen

10:15 : Break + Discussion

  • What have you become aware of in the past year? How have you been a light to the world? 

  • What in your walk with God has helped you through a particularly difficult moment?

  • Which of God’s characteristics have been revealed to you throughout the year?

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10:35 : SESSION TWO

How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him // Jackie Hill Perry

Finding Joy & Rest // Annie F. Downs, Rebekah Lyons, & Lysa Terkeurst

Anchored: Living in the Deep End // Mike Todd

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11:45 : LUNCH BREAK

>> find a buddy & support a local restaurant

>> be back by 12:45

FOOD OPTIONS

  • Dick’s - 1 minute walk - classic Seattle burger joint

  • Djan’s - 3 minute walk - great Thai food, bring your appetite

  • The SweetSide - 3 minute walk - they close at noon so eat dessert first

  • Ezell’s - 6 minute walk - fried chicken and the fixin’s

  • TNT Taqueria - 7 minute walk - authentic Mexican, great churros

  • Dumpling the Noodle - 10 minute walk - never been, tell us how it is

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12:45 : SESSION THREE

12 Verse Challenge // IllumiNations

The Whole Gospel // Eugene Cho

Racial Reconciliation & the Church // Dr. Anita Phillips, Tasha Morrison, David Bailey, Matt Chandler, & Jennie Allen

1:45 : Break + Discussion

  • How can we understand reconciliation through the lens of Scripture? With your discussion group, think of verses that can aid our understanding.

  • Consider your place and your people. How might God be asking you to show up as a light in current circumstances and in the coming months? How will you reflect His glory?

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2:15 : SESSION FOUR

Being In Awe of Jesus // Francis Chan & Jennie Allen

Discipleship in the Middle East // Pastor X & Jennie Allen

What Are We Going to Be About? // Jennie Allen

3:25 : Break + Discussion

  • If you have witnessed a miracle, please share with the group what you saw. 

  • What are you motivated to change in your life in light of what you’ve heard today?

  • What is something specific that would have a positive impact on your walk with Christ today? This week?

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3:45 : SESSION FIVE

Revival Starts with You // Christine Cain & Jennie Allen

Candle Activity 

Closing

For more information regarding illumiNations, please click here. 

For speaker bios, please click here.

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Risen Jesus, sometimes our heart calls out to you: I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I will be healed. At the core of our life your Gospel is light within us, your Eucharist is a presence within us. 

Risen Jesus, you breathe your Holy Spirit upon us. And we would like to say to you: you have the words that give life to our soul; to whom else would we go but to you, the Risen Lord?

Risen Christ, through the Gospel your voice makes itself heard softly. You tell us: ‘Do not worry. Only one thing is necessary, a heart attentive to my works and to the Holy Spirit.’

Risen Jesus, Love of all loving, your compassion is without limit. We are thirsting for you, the one who tells us; ‘Do not be afraid. Have no fear, I am here.’

- Taize Community Prayer