All Access- Week 3- May 3

This is the final session of our series All Access. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have all access to God and we have all access to the power to overcome temptation. This week, we’re going to look at how Jesus’ resurrection not only equips us to do good things, but also gives us all access to God’s purpose for our lives right now. And we’ll explore how God can use our unique talents, skills, and abilities to help the people He’s placed in our world.

Share a high and a low from the past week.

What’s one interesting thing about you that we don’t know yet?
What’s one reason being unique can sometimes feel not-so-awesome?
What’s one reason being unique can be awesome?
Name three of your unique gifts, abilities, or talents.

Hebrews 13:20-21 New International Version
20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Why do you think God decided to give each of us different strengths?
Name one way you can use one of your gifts, talents, or abilities to love others.
What’s one thing you can do this week to use your gifts to live a life of purpose?

We thank you, God, for coming to us as a neighbor, a stranger, an immigrant, binding our wounds and carrying us to safety, so that we might love you with all our heart, soul, and mind, and welcome the stranger, loving our neighbor as ourselves. Amen.

Mark the Cross of Christ on each others foreheads as a remembrance of your baptism and say these words...

"(Name) you are a beloved Child of God."