Weekend Snapshot
Hey Northgate,
Kickoff Weekend is finally here!
I hope you already know about the new program year starting, the Group Life Fair, donuts, kids moving up, and everything else that makes this week special, but what I am most excited about is kicking off our brand-new message series Ignite, and honestly, we’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time!
I believe the Holy Spirit is one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of the Christian life. We can know about God, believe in Jesus, go to church, serve, worship, read our Bibles, and do all the things good Christians are supposed to do, and still spend a whole lot of time trying to follow Jesus in our own strength.
Which, as it turns out, is exhausting.
Jesus never intended for us to figure out the Christian life on our own. He gave us the Holy Spirit. God’s presence with us, in us, and working through us. Over the next several weeks, we’re going to talk about who the Holy Spirit is, what the gist of the Spirit are, what the Holy Spirit does, and what it actually looks like to live by the Spirit.
And my prayer is that this will be more than just another series we hear on Sunday and then promptly forget about by Tuesday.
Most of all, I’m praying that we become a church that doesn’t just talk about the Holy Spirit, but actually lives by the Spirit. I would invite you to pray for that as well!
I really believe this could be an incredibly significant series for us as a church. So come ready. Come expectant. Come with an open heart. And maybe even come willing to let God mess with some of the ways you’ve always thought about the Holy Spirit.
I can’t wait to get started.
Pastor John
Lead Pastor
Kickoff Weekend is finally here!
I hope you already know about the new program year starting, the Group Life Fair, donuts, kids moving up, and everything else that makes this week special, but what I am most excited about is kicking off our brand-new message series Ignite, and honestly, we’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time!
I believe the Holy Spirit is one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of the Christian life. We can know about God, believe in Jesus, go to church, serve, worship, read our Bibles, and do all the things good Christians are supposed to do, and still spend a whole lot of time trying to follow Jesus in our own strength.
Which, as it turns out, is exhausting.
Jesus never intended for us to figure out the Christian life on our own. He gave us the Holy Spirit. God’s presence with us, in us, and working through us. Over the next several weeks, we’re going to talk about who the Holy Spirit is, what the gist of the Spirit are, what the Holy Spirit does, and what it actually looks like to live by the Spirit.
And my prayer is that this will be more than just another series we hear on Sunday and then promptly forget about by Tuesday.
- I’m praying this series changes us.
- I’m praying we become more aware of God’s presence.
- I’m praying we become more sensitive to His leading.
- I’m praying we experience His power in places where we have been relying on our own strength.
- I’m praying we become more courageous, more obedient, more joyful, and more dependent on the Spirit.
Most of all, I’m praying that we become a church that doesn’t just talk about the Holy Spirit, but actually lives by the Spirit. I would invite you to pray for that as well!
I really believe this could be an incredibly significant series for us as a church. So come ready. Come expectant. Come with an open heart. And maybe even come willing to let God mess with some of the ways you’ve always thought about the Holy Spirit.
I can’t wait to get started.
Pastor John
Lead Pastor
NEED TO KNOWS
- Baptism Weekend — September 24/27 If you’re ready to take this step, we’d be honored to celebrate with you. Or if you have any questions Learn more & sign up at northgatefmc.com/next-steps.
- BASE 4-6 Picnic — Sunday, September 27 | 12:15 PM for our BASE Picnic! Come enjoy lunch out by the Pavilion, meet John B., our 4–6 Director, and learn more about what’s ahead for our students. Lunch will be provided, so please register by September 23 at northgatefmc.com/events.
- Pathway to Partnership Class — Sunday, October 25 | 9:30 AM Ready to go all in at Northgate? Pathway to Partnership is your next step to say, “This is my church. These are my people. This is my mission.” Learn more & sign up at northgatefmc.com/events.
- BASE Fall Retreat — November 13–15 at Camp LeTourneau! Throughout the weekend, students in grades 7–12 will unplug, have fun, build friendships, and grow closer to Jesus. Learn more & sign up at northgatefmc.com/events.