40 Days of Love Spiritual Growth Campaign (2016)
"God is love." 1 John 4:8

40 Days of Love Overview Our church family has produced our very own materials for our upcoming 40 Days of Love Spiritual Growth Campaign.  Through our weekend worship services, small group studies, and the daily devotional and journal, our entire church will focus on the biblical definition of LOVE for 40 days!  Imagine the impact of our entire church focused intently on learning about and living out the love of Christ for a period of 40 days.  Each person devoted to spending time in God's Word and time in prayer on a daily basis.  Undoubtedly, individuals will grow in the faith.  Our church family will be better equipped to fulfill the Great Commission.  Our families will be strengthened.  Even our community will benefit from our growth!  This is the type of unity that Paul wrote about in Philippians 2:2, "Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." There are three major commitments of the campaign: 1. Individual Commitment (Daily Devotional & Journal) This campaign is designed to help you deepen your love for God and others (the Great Commandment).  Each day, you will read a brief devotion, followed by a challenge, and a closing thought.  Ministers of the Gospel, who are part of our very own church family, wrote these daily devotions!  You can pick up your copy of the "40 Days of Love: Devotional, Journal, & Small Group Guide" at the Campaign Information Table in the lobby for $5. 2. Small Group Commitment (Sunday School & Home-Based Small Groups) One of the powerful elements of the spiritual growth campaign is encouraging one another through authentic biblical community called "small groups."  Whether your small group is Sunday School Based or Home-Based, it is essential to the "40 Days of Love" campaign to commit to a small group for the six weeks.  You can visit the Campaign Information Table in the lobby to commit to a small group for 40 days! 3. Worship Service Commitment (Weekend Worship Services) Each Sunday of the campaign, we will focus on a particular aspect of the LOVE as described in 1 Corinthians 13 and discover personal application.  There is no need to sign up, just show up!

40 Days of Love Small Groups Sunday School Based Small Groups We have SS Based Small Groups for all ages each and every Sunday beginning at 9:45am.  Please visit the Information Booth in our lobby and someone can assist you in finding the best small group that meets all of your family's needs. Home-Based Small Groups We have home based small groups as well.  Please visit the Information Booth in our lobby and someone can assist you in finding the best small group that meets all of your family's needs.

40 Days of Love Events 40 HOURS OF LOVE Who (Target Audience): Crowd Who (Event Planner): Chris Dortch What: 40 Hours of Love (Visiting Nursing Homes & Home Bound) When: Sunday, Sept. 25th at 3pm.  Where: Various Locations (Meet at the church at 3pm) Why: Ministry & Missions Budget: $0.00 Cost (To Participate): None

40 Days of Love Resources The 40 Days of Love Devotional, Journal, & Small Group Guide 40 Days of Love is a spiritual growth campaign designed to strengthen and encourage the church toward a deeper love for God and others.  This year's small group material is included in the book.  You can download the book by clicking the link below. Hard copy available for $5 in lobby.  FREE download version available below. devo_-_final_draft_20160805.pdf File Size: 1044 kb File Type: pdf Download File The 40 Days of Love Scripture Key Tags We have Scripture Memory Key Tags available at the "40 Days of Love Information Booth."  These verses are focused on strengthening our love for God and others.  The are a great resource for developing Spiritual HABITS. The 40 Days of Love Audio Book We have an audio CD available at the "40 Days of Love Information Booth."  The Audio Book does not contain the small group material or appendices, but contains all 40 of the devotions and are read by Pastor Chris Dortch.  The Audio Book is available for $5.