In this holy season we choose to intentionally consider the rhythms of our lives and give up distraction, isolation, and undue busyness. We de-clutter and refocus in order to . . .

Take up:

Living in Generosity

• Relationships: reach out to an alienated member of your family or in your neighborhood

• Time: Joining a cell / devoting weekly time to communal discipleship

• Possessions: inviting someone to eat at your table

• Money: support local commerce and supporting godly charities

• Attitude: “honor one another above yourself” “do not think of yourself more highly than you ought to think

Growing in Humility

• “honor one another above yourself” - Romans 12:10

• “do not think of yourself more highly than you ought to think” - Romans 12:3

• The practice of confession 

• Giving others the benefit of the doubt 

• Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry

The Pursuit of Unity

• Choose not to slander a fellow family member in the faith

• Become a Member of the church

• Intentionally gather with believers in vulnerability - in small numbers.

• Identify members of the church whose names you don’t yet know, and commit to learn them 

Gospel rootedness

• Read through one of the Gospels 

• Read the daily prayers of Venite on the website 

• Celebrate on Sunday - break the fast every Sunday, celebrate the resurrection.