Are we there yet? Such a classic question echoed from the backseat of millions of cars over the years as families on summer vacation set out in search of new adventures. It's not a bad question. The whole idea is to get to a certain destination so you can actually enjoy yourself and create memories. But the journey to the destination can often be overlooked and for sure underappreciated. Sometimes it can even be loathed. This is a mistake. The journey is part of the experience and it's often in the journey that we are most prepared to enjoy the destination. It's no different in our spiritual lives right now. We all have goals, desires, destinations and directions we want to travel in. And God has promised to get us there. He's promised to finish what He's begun. He's promised to cause every mile we travel to be used for good as we pull into our destination. The challenge is to enjoy the journey every single day knowing that you'll arrive at the destination at the perfect time and in the perfect condition. God loves to take road trips. Sometimes there are storms along the way, other times it's a different route than you'd have picked. But we always get to our destination just as God wants us. Today, let's not miss out on the beautiful things going on all around us as we do the next right thing and trust the process. He is for us. Are we there yet? Yes. We are right where we are supposed to be!
Now smile by faith like you've already arrived and everything is going according to plan:)
Pastor Luke
4 IS MORE GROUPS:
Have you prayed about starting a 4 Is More group for you and some of your friends?
We believe that discipleship and fellowship in the Lord is more important now than ever before so we are encouraging EVERYONE to press into greater friendships with like minded believers so we can GROW together! If you have questions or need help getting your groups started, email us and we'll do what we can.
WHAT'S GOING ON AT SBC:
• Young Adult Group Monday's at 6p at the Offices
• Women’s Walk and Talk July 10th
• Monday Bible Study at FTK 6p
• Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays Step Study at 6p at Foursquare
• Food Pantry Tuesdays 2:30-4p at First Presbyterian Church
• Middle School Youth Group Wed at 4p Foursquare (SUMMER BREAK!)
• High School Youth Group Wed at 6:30p at the Foursquare (SUMMER BREAK!)
• Thursday Morning Prayer 7:30a at the Offices!
• Series 33 Men's Bible Study at FTK Friday's at 6p
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• BBQ PORK DRIVETHRU SATURDAY FOURSQUARE 11a-2p
• Fundraiser Craft Garage Sale July 11th-14th
• Footsteps of Paul Tour June 2025
• Sunday's Church Live at 8a, 10a, 12p and online at 6p FOURSQUARE!
SBC Offices open Mon-Thur 10a-3p
1164 SW Coast Hwy Suite A
OUR WEBSITE southbeachchurch.org
SERVICES ONLINE: youtube.com/southbeachchurch
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Download the reading plan at southbeachchurch.org
GIVING AND OFFERINGS:
You can mail in your offerings at
South Beach Church
PO Box 950
Newport Or 97365
LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS:
1) In Mark 4:10 the disciples approach Jesus privately and ask Him to go deeper in His teachings on the 4 soils. This shows the willingness of the student as well as the willingness of the Teacher. How can we stay in a position to be willing students? What are some of the biggest hindrances that get in the way of learning more from God?
2) The SOWER SOWS THE WORD! Mark 4:14. Such a rad verse. What are some ways you're sowing the Word right now? How can you sow even more? What hindrances do you face in sowing every day where God has placed you?
3) Jesus said that the heart that accepts and receives God's Word bears fruit in a miraculous way. Humble boast time! What ways has God's Word produced obvious and lasting fruit in you or the ones around you? Spend some time pointing out the FRUIT of God in your lives or the ones sitting next to you! TO GOD'S GLORY!
Guys
Gals
We're right where God wants us!
Eyes on Him! DTNRT and watch the fruit grow!
Pastor Luke
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