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In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 19-20 Discussion Questions: What are the implications of Eph. 2:1-3 for how we should interact with God, unbelievers, Christians, and ourselves? What has…

In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 17-18 Discussion Questions: How are God’s compassionate ways not like our compassionate ways? How does it affect your heart to see how His compassion is not…

As we prepare to jump into the New City Catechism, here are a few quick tips to help you get started: Download the mobile app or use the web app (newcitycatechism.com) to find additional content such as helpful commentary for each question and prayers written to help you respond to what you’ve read. Switch to children’s mode for condensed answers to each…

Hi church family, This Sunday we will be singing a new song entitled “Goodness of God”.  This song helps us declare the reality that our Lord is faithful and good in the midst of the challenges and hardships we go through in life – what a truth to believe and sing out with faith! Much grace, Matt Lyrics: Verse 1 I love You Lord Oh Your mercy never fails…

In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 15-16 Discussion Questions: Goodwin says of God that “all his attributes seem but to set out his love.”  Consider this.  How does this statement affect your…

In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 13-14 Discussion Questions: When looking at the work and presence of the Holy Spirit in your life, in what ways are you encouraged?  Where are you discouraged? …

If Sundays feel weird to you these days, you’re not alone!  Now that many of us are gathering for worship in the afternoons, what are we supposed to do with Sunday mornings?  Here’s a worthy goal:  Let’s give more of the Lord’s Day to the Lord!     One way we are seeking to do this as a church is by using an excellent resource called the New City Catechism.  It’s a…

In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 11-12 Discussion Questions: How is the perfection of Jesus’ emotional life an encouragement to you?   What aspects of Jesus’ friendship do you want to take more…

In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 9-10 Discussion Questions: How does Jesus advocate for you?  What difference does it make for you? Is the heart of Jesus beautiful to you?  Does it draw you…

Click on the link below to download the lyrics for the songs we’ll be singing at Advent Christian Church in Aurora this Sunday afternoon at 4:00pm. Afternoon Worship Lyrics

In our small groups, we will be studying Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. Below, you will find the recommended chapters for each week, and some discussion questions to ponder while you read. Chapters to Read: 7-8 Discussion Questions: What do your sins evoke from the heart of Jesus?  How does that jive with His holiness? What is meant by Christ’s intercession for His…