Fellowship in the Early Church - Better Together - 3

Healing Community - Better Together - Part 8

Scripture: James 5:13-20 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.5.13-20.NIV] 1. We lean into God with our suffering and tribulations. 2. We lean into community (church) when we are sick and weak. 3. We lean into community (church) to experience grace and healing. 4. We lean into community (church) for rescue and redirection.

A Place to Belong - Better Together - 7

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.12.3-8.NIV] & 1 John 4:7-13 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.4.7-13.NIV] 1. We lack attachment 2. We don’t have a church to attend, but a body we’re attached to 3. WE become like Jesus by being attached to people who reflect Him 4. We struggle with being “half-brained.” 5. 4 parts of healthy attachment: * Joy * Connection (Hesed) * Group Identity * (Healthy) Correction

On Mission Together - Better Together - 6

Oakdale Family Day Outdoor Worship & Picnic - 5/31/26Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.5.6-18.NIV]1) The “who” of this ministry community is us.2) The “what” of this ministry is reconciliation.3) The “when” of this ministry is today. Take the Disciple-Maker's Commitment: oakdale.church/join [https://my.oakdale.church/OnlineReg/2801]

Known, Loved & Supported - Better Together - 5

Scripture: John 13:34-35 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.13.34-35.NIV]1) Who does Jesus mean by “one another”?2) How has Jesus loved you/us?3) How will our love for one another tell the world we are disciples of Jesus?4) What is one thing you could do today to obey this command?

Growing Spiritually Together - Better Together - 4

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PRO.27.17.NIV] To continue to grow spiritually you need... 1. ...more than just you and Jesus. 2. ...trusted other people who are filled with the Spirit. 3. ...a shared purpose and commitment to growth. 4. ...humility and a teachable spirit. 5. ...time to share and process life together.