Discipleship is a journey, not a destination. Read on to learn about some possible steps on your journey to explore, deepen, and transform your spiritual life.
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On Your Own: begin a regular prayer practice, like prayer at morning, meals, and night
At Old Mission: Share a prayer request in worship at 10:30 or online
DEEPEN
On Your Own: When you hear a need, tell a person, “I’ll pray for you.”; add a devotion or scripture to your prayer time
At Old Mission: sign up for our prayer chain; offer to start a meeting or small group with a (simple) prayer
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On Your Own: Pray remembering Jesus’ words, Not my will, but your will be done; pray for those you don’t want to pray for (Mat. 5:44).
At Old Mission: Regularly lead prayer; join Caring Connections
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Through Worship: Attend worship online or in person once a month
Through Groups: Participate in a one-time activity (e.g., potluck, service opportunity, or short-term study)
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Through Worship: Attend worship twice a month
Through Groups: Participate in an ongoing small group (e.g. Connect Hour or midweek Bible study)
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Through Worship: Attend worship whenever possible; volunteer to assist in worship
Through Groups: Volunteer to lead a group; invite a friend to participate
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On Your Own: Budget some amount of money to give away for the year
At Old Mission: Give in response to a specific need that moves you; read our generosity brochure
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On Your Own: Intentionally seek opportunities to bless others through giving
At Old Mission: Give a planned percent of your income; increase as you are able.
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Through Worship: As appropriate, share with others why you give
Through Groups: Give a tithe (10% of income) or more to our ministries
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Service to the Community: Participate in a one-time service like giving blood or helping at The Hub
Service at Old Mission: Try one-time volunteering – i.e. help with Kids Camp one week and ushering another week
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Service to the Community: Participate in multiple projects or one ongoing project like tutoring or writing cards to people
Service at Old Mission: After finding your fit, volunteer for an activity like meals for youth group or knitting prayer shawls
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Service to the Community: Go on a mission trip sponsored by Old Mission or another organization
To Old Mission: Lead a service opportunity for others or share your experiences of service with others
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With Your Actions: Perform a random act of kindness for a stranger
With Your Words: Share on social media that you went to worship
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With Your Actions: Send an email, text, or card to a friend and include a prayer or word of faith
With Your Words: Invite a person to worship or a small group with you. As appropriate, offer to drive
TRANSFORM
With Your Actions: Be a mentor, lead a class or group
With Your Words: Offer a testimony in worship; openly share your faith with a friend