Roots & Wings: Empty Nest

Episode 195 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Roots & Wings: Empty Nest" was published on May 31, 2020 and runs 21 minutes.

May 31, 2020 ·21m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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Summary

by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, May 31, 2020Matthew 4:21-22 , Matthew 20: 20-21Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. Our nests can be empty for a number of reasons.II. The stock-photo image of family can be harmful.III. God’s presence in your nest is what makes for a full life. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- If you could build a nest for yourself out of anything, what would you use?- What do you most often picture when you think of an empty nest?- How would you feel if Jesus came to call your children who worked for you and were the heirs of your family business? Why? - How are the stock-photo images of family celebrated in our culture? How can that imagery be harmful?- What are some ways that people in an empty-nest season are uniquely suited for Christian service?- Where will you cultivate the presence of God in your life this week?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, May 31, 2020 Matthew 4:21-22 , Matthew 20: 20-21 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES I. Our nests can be empty for a number of reasons. II. The stock-photo image of family can be harmful. III. God’s presence in your nest is what makes for a full life.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - If you could build a nest for yourself out of anything, what would you use? - What do you most often picture when you think of an empty nest? - How would you feel if Jesus came to call your children who worked for you and were the heirs of your family business? Why? - How are the stock-photo images of family celebrated in our culture? How can that imagery be harmful? - What are some ways that people in an empty-nest season are uniquely suited for Christian service? - Where will you cultivate the presence of God in your life this week? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?