Owned: Evidence

March 14/15, 2015

read luke 19:11-26

responsibility

Stewardship is accepting responsibility without taking control. It is the privilege and responsibility to manage the possessions of the Owner, according to the directions of the Owner, for the purposes of the Owner. 

• DISCUSS with your group a list of the things for which God has given you responsibility. 
• How are you stewarding them according to His directions and purposes?

proper view of God

Your underlying belief about God affects how you live your life. THINK deeply through the following questions.

• Do I believe God is good? Do I believe He cares? Does what I believe about God match with what the Bible says He’s like? Do I feel He will punish me or get mad at me if I mess up?  
• Do I honestly believe He can control my life better than I can? Does He really want total control or can I just ask Him to bless my life? Do I honestly trust Him—with every part of my life? Do your actions prove that you trust Him? Trust is the opposite of control, and is built through relationship and obedience. As you build your relationship with Jesus, trusting Him will be easier. A proper view of God enables trust; trust enables good stewardship, which leads to a healthy soul.  A false view of God leads to control; control leads to ownership, which results in a toxic soul.

make every effort

What is your first reaction when you hear this statement?

Every area of our lives, every day, all the time.

• How focused are you on being engaged in the business of the Kingdom? 
• How does this passage speak to you about the benefits of making every effort to be a good steward?

read galatians 5:22-23

evidence

Fruit is the evidence of stewardship and an authentic relationship with God. It is everything good in our lives, produced as God transforms us from the inside out. 

• According to Jesus, how is fruit produced in your life? 
• How have you tried to "produce your own fruit?"
• What steps are you taking to remain/abide/keep connected/stay rooted in Christ?

next steps

   worship

"What Now My Soul?" Join us in prayer March 17 @6pm in the Fireside Room at JW.

Also, if you attend a Sunday morning worship service, would you and your group pray and consider moving as a group to a Saturday night service? You could help those who are new to JW by opening up seats during the busiest times. THANK YOU to those of you who have chosen to make this transition! 

Good Friday Services

7pm in the auditorium and north venue

Easter Weekend Services

auditorium       Saturday 5pm - Sunday 9am - Sunday 10:45am

north venue     Saturday 5pm - Sunday 9am - Sunday 10:45am

   

   belong

Interested in getting to know some other women at Jacob’s Well? Come have dinner with Women of the Well, maybe meet some old friends or make some new friends. Fun and games included! Tuesday, March 17, 6-7:30pm in the North Venue. Childcare available upon request. For more information or to RSVP, contact Shelly Duda 715.723.3832 dudashelly@yahoo.com

J.O.Y. Connect is a group for those who are 50+. We invite you to join us on Sunday, March 22 @12:15pm in the North Venue Café for a soup and salad lunch, lots of great community, and a hymn fest. To RSVP or if you have questions, call or write Paula Downie 715.829.7712 bpdownie@att.net

   

   grow

Further reading:

     Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller

Soul Care is a short-term group meeting March 17 @7pm after prayer and continuing for the next few weeks on Tuesday evenings. Discover practical aspects of caring for your soul. Come as a group as a way to join each other on the journey.

Invest nine weeks to learn God’s way of handling money through a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University group. Whether you are completely upside down in debt or just want to be the best steward of the finances God has provided for you, FPU is a Biblically-based and proven plan that will set you up for success! Starts Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-9pm at Jacob’s Well. Sign-up at the Welcome Center or online at https://jwccfwi.infellowship.com/GroupSearch/ShowGroup/1602128  

Got questions? Call the leader, Todd Hornquist at 608.879.0116 or email him at tchornquist@gmail.com

   serve
Are you interested in serving but don't know where to start? Try out one of the many positions available on Easter weekend. To have a deeper conversation about the different options available, call Laura Garry, Serve Director at JW at 715.833.2050 or email her at laura@jacobswellec.org.

Know someone who's loves technology? Invite them to serve on the JW Tech Team as a camera or media operator or sound tech. Contact Syd at 715.833.2050 or syd@jacobswellec.org.

   share

JW is hosting the Empowered To Connect Simulcast — a two-day conference equipping you to connect with and help children become all that God desires them to be. Join us April 10/11 from 9am-5pm each day in the North Venue. Registration is $5 and is available up until the event. Sign up at the welcome center or online at www.jacobswellec.org.