Seeking Out Opportunities | Max Spoelstra

Have you ever moved into a new home but left the boxes unpacked for months (or years)? It’s one thing to occupy a space; it’s another thing entirely to "move in"—to paint the walls, build the furniture, and decide that this is home.In this message, we dive into Jeremiah 29 to discover a powerful word God gave His people while they were in exile. Instead of telling them to keep their bags packed and wait for an exit, God told them to build houses, plant gardens, and seek the welfare of the city where they were planted.The vision for Impact Church this year is OUTREACH. We aren't just passing through our community; we are moving in. We are committed to the prosperity of our neighbors, our schools, and our city. Whether through collective initiatives or individual commissioning in the marketplace, we are called to reflect the character of God exactly where He has placed us.📖 Scripture References:Jeremiah 29:5-7 – Seek the welfare of the city.1 Peter 2:4-5 – You are living stones being built into a spiritual house.2 Corinthians 5:18-20 – We are ambassadors of reconciliation.Philippians 1:3-11 – A prayer for partnership in the Gospel.💡 Key Takeaways:Don't Just Occupy, Invest: Moving in means leaving a mark. We serve our city at self-expense, not just for self-service.Collective & Individual: There are things we can do together (Initiatives) and things only you can do in your specific workplace or neighborhood (Commissioning).The 9 Outreach Mindsets: From arriving 10 minutes early to "lingering instead of leaving," discover how small shifts in our Sunday habits change the atmosphere for visitors.Marketplace Ministry: You are an ambassador. God is making His appeal to the world through you in your office, your school, and your gym.📅 Outreach Initiatives & Highlights:International Impact: Completing the Discipleship School in Eswatini and exceeding our 500k meal goal for Swazi food-packing.Local Investment: Partnering with Kids Hope at Belmont Elementary and blessing our Rockford teachers.Community Care: Tree of Hope with North Kent Connect and "Love Our City" week in June.Equipping the Body: Upcoming Evangelism Training in February to help you share your faith.