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Our minds spin seemingly out of control with thoughts that are not only unproductive but potentially destructive and harmful.

These thoughts are not of God. No, they’re from an enemy lurking, ready to seize any opportunity to lie his way into your mind and claim control over your life.

 But God has other plans for you - better plans - where you can experience intimacy, rest, and joy beyond your circumstances.

This woman’s social  represents everything US as women need in our world.  CCM Womans Social takes place every Saturday Morning 11:00 am 

    - sisterhood

    -community

    -empowerment

    - safety

And so much more. 

If you’re looking for a place to feel seen, heard and valued.. this group is for you and I invite you to join me. 

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“Being set free and walking in freedom are not the same. The first was done for us by Jesus, but the second we must choose to do ourselves in His strength and by His grace.” Christine Caine

LOCATION:  City Church Boardroom, 72 Jefferson Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts || All welcomed! Refreshments served.

Coming to faith in Jesus is the starting line; the discipleship journey is the rest of a person’s life.

1. Salvation

Sure, new Christians have already taken this step of faith, placing their lives in the hands of Jesus and trusting Him for salvation. However, it’s important to help them dig down and have a more thorough understanding of who Jesus is, what He did for them on the cross, and how their new faith in Him orders everything else in their lives.

2. Scripture

For those of us who have been followers of Christ for years, the Bible is familiar and a great comfort. For a new believer, can be overwhelming. Where do I start? Why does the main character not show up until midway through the book? Did all this stuff really happen? Helping new believers have a grasp on God’s Word helps set them up for a lifetime of growth in their walk with the Lord.

3. Prayer

Prayer is simply talking to God and listening for His response, but it’s not that simple for a new believer. They might wonder: Do I speak out loud? How do I hear God’s voice? How long do I need to pray? Honestly, these are questions long-time believers struggle with too. Giving a framework for what prayer is and simple tips on how to begin goes a long way to help new believers as they start their faith journey.

4. Worship

We walk into a sanctuary or church building and know the drill. We might even have a place where we like to sit every Sunday. But new believers are often puzzled about what is going on in that room with the singing. Worship is more than singing; it’s our heart’s response to God and His greatness. Helping new believers confidently participate in something that is so familiar to us is important in helping them develop a sustainable faith walk.

5. Church

The church is more than a building; the church is the people of God. However, the people of God have an important role to love, support, and help one another. When new believers don’t receive these things, it’s easy for their growth to be stunted. The church must be the church from day one to help new believers grow in their relationship with Jesus.

6. Service

The Holy Spirit has gifted each person to serve within the church, even new believers. Helping them identify their spiritual gifts gives them a great chance to begin serving right out of the gate. However, churches must also reach out as they reach in. It’s crucial for new believers to see their calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the world. Their new faith is not just for them. God intends for them to live out their faith by serving others both inside and outside the body of faith.

7. Stewardship

Every believer has been entrusted with gifts, resources, and time they must fully submit to Christ. The notion that God has called us to give a portion of the things we’ve been given back to Him is foreign to those who have been outside the faith. Seeing ourselves as stewards, rather than owners, helps us hold loosely the things of this world. It is important to help new believers understand this.

8. Evangelism

Sometimes evangelism comes easier to new believers than it does to those of us who have been Christians for a while. They are excited about their newfound faith and want others to know the One who saved them. Encouraging new believers to share Jesus with others and giving them some help in knowing how to do that is important. Their passion might even rub off on other believers who have become complacent.

If a runner lined up to begin a race, heard the starter gun fire, and began running, only to stop after a few feet, they wouldn’t accomplish the goal of the race. The aim is to finish, not just begin.

We don’t want people to just start a journey with Christ. We want them to run to the finish line and receive a “well done” from the Lord.

 Genesis 1. 

In that chapter five times – at the end of each day – God says the things he made were “good.” And at the end of the sixth day, after he had made man, he said it was “Very Good.” So if you were listening to this account, you would hear the repetition – “it was good…it was good…it was good…it was good…it was good…it was very good.” 

So imagine your surprise when you got to Genesis 2:18 and heard, “…it was not good.” What was not good? “It was not good for man to be alone.” 

Adam, as a single person, could not fully live out the image of God without being in a relationship with another person. Marriage is the most intimate of these relationships, but the Scriptures teach the power and necessity of other types of relationships as well. 

So, if you are not living in authentic relationships, it is impossible for you to do what you were made to do – to reflect the image of God through your life. And in a world of temptation and struggle, it will be impossible for you to stay on track. And can I tell you that for most of us that are reading this it is true. 

This is why you struggle in your spiritual walk or you could just take it or leave it. That’s why it’s important for us to come together