Author: Alma Mater

4 runners, 3 ruckers, and everyone stayed for Q Source (“Study”) and coffee at Member’s Only.

Announcements:

5/15- 2nd F Lunch-  @ Ray’s Smokehouse

5/18- Extinction Run @ 9:00 am

Memorial Day Murph

Choo-Choo VQ at Mt. Hollywood

Prayer Requests:

Anchorman

Next few weeks as schools wrap up

• Students testing EOGs and EOCs
• Teachers and schools

Termite

Jackson Curdy

Q Source: “Study”

• Q1.11 (Study) delves into the power of DAILY exploration into the foundations of faith. At its core, this concept advocates for a deliberate and consistent commitment to studying, reflecting upon, and engaging with the principles and teachings of one’s faith tradition.
• Faith is not static but dynamic- a living, breathing aspect of our lives
• This notion underscores the importance of setting a time each day to immerse oneself in the wisdom and insights of sacred texts, teachings, and spiritual practices.
• Engaging in these practices regularly cultivates a deeper understanding of our beliefs, values, and purpose in life.
• These daily habits can lead to profound insights, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.
• Through consistent study and reflection, individuals may gain clarity on their life’s purpose, find solace in times of adversity, and develop a greater sense of connection with the divine.
• Challenges & obstacles arise in our daily practice: distractions, busyness, doubt, and complacency. We are encouraged to persevere in the commitment to daily study, trusting that even small, consistent efforts can yield significant spiritual rewards over time.

Questions posed to the group:

(1) What specific practices or rituals do you engage in to explore your faith on a daily basis?

• Setting alarms throughout the day to stop and pray even for a second
• Subscribe to a daily email that provides encouraging messages
• Reading the morning messages of encouragement on Slack

(2) What challenges or obstacles do you experience in maintaining a daily exploration of your faith?

Enjoyed the discussion, sharing of ideas, and encouragement. Thank you for the opportunity to lead today!

Alma Mater

Are you looking for a transformative experience? Then let me tell you about The Pub.

But first, let me introduce you to my old self:

They say the early bird catches the worm, but I was more of a ‘fashionably late bird’—always swooping in just as the worms were packing up for the day. Needless to say, my reputation preceded me wherever I went, like a cloud of tardiness trailing behind.

I used to joke that my tardiness was a carefully orchestrated performance, complete with a dramatic entrance and a round of applause from my fellow HIMs. Little did I know, they were secretly placing bets on just how late I would be each day.

I was the guy who could set his watch to my arrival time—assuming my watch was always set to ‘fashionably late.’ But hey, better late than never, right? Or so I thought until I discovered the joys of being fashionably early.

You too can be changed. After my VQ at the Pub, I have been early to 10 workouts in a row. I’ve enjoyed saying the Pledge, taking my time to make sure I’m within the parking spaces, and enjoying the second F (Fellowship) of other HIMs. F3 is more than just Fitness. There’s so much more and I have had the opportunity to experience the other dimensions of F3 thanks to The Pub.

Contact Defib for your transformational experience but hurry spots fill up fast.

We Pledged

Announcements were made

Prayers were lifted

My sermon notes didn’t hold together really well in the rain and I couldn’t get the iPad out to share specifically what I wanted to share during 3rd F. Notes were from City Church’s sermon on 2/11 (Pastor Spargo). The focus was on leadership. Lead at home. Lead at work. Lead in our community.

The Encouraging Word:

“Stop Following and Start Leading” Ephesians 4:17-20

2 Reasons We Need Godly Leaders:

1. Everything rises and falls on leadership. (Provers 11:14)
2. There is a shortage of servant leadership today. (Romans 6:13)

4 Things a Leader must know:

1. You must know your identity. (Hebrews 11:24)
   • Success is being who God made you to be. (John 8:14)
2. You must accept responsibility. (Proverbs 22:13; Hebrews 11:25)
   • Two Facts about Responsibility (Romans 14:12):
     • I can’t blame others for the direction of my life.
     • I can’t live off of other’s spiritual commitment to Christ.
3. You must set priorities. (Job 34:4; Hebrews 11:26; 1 Corinthians 10:23)
4. You must focus on eternity. (Colossians 3:1-2; Hebrews 11:27; Hebrews 12:2)