This Week & Beyond

From the Pastor's Desk
The Parable of the Sower - Cultivating Receptive Hearts
Hello One Church!
I hope this email finds you well. As you know, each week I like to send out some thoughts based on Sunday's sermon.
On Sunday, we looked into the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, exploring its deeper meaning and implications for our spiritual lives. The message emphasized the importance of having a receptive heart to God's word and how our response to His message determines the fruitfulness of our faith. We were reminded that while God generously sows His word everywhere, it's our responsibility to cultivate good soil in our hearts.
- Understanding in Scripture means not just hearing, but acting on God's word.
- Our hearts matter to God, and He's willing to work with us despite our imperfections.
- Spiritual growth requires deep roots, which we develop through community and perseverance in faith.
As we go through this week, let's reflect on the condition of our hearts. Are we allowing the worries of this world to choke out God's word, or are we nurturing the seed He's planted in us? Remember, with God's help, we can produce a supernatural harvest - "a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."
May we all strive to be good soil, receptive to God's word and bearing fruit in our lives.
Blessings,
^PJ
Men's Breakfast

Saturday | August 30 | 8:00 am
All men are invited on the last Saturday of each month. Plan to come together here at the church to start the day with a good meal and a great bunch of guys! Breakfast will be provided. Donations are suggested to underwrite the food cost.
Sign up here to let us know you are coming.
Todos los hombres están invitados el último sábado de cada mes. ¡Planeen venir aquí a la iglesia para comenzar el día con una buena comida y un gran grupo de hombres! El desayuno será provisto. Se sugieren donaciones para cubrir el costo de la comida. Registrate aquí.
MomCo here at One Church
*Meet & Greet on September 4, 9:00 am
1st & 3rd Thursdays Beginning September 18
9:00 – 11:00 am | Café Classroom
Yearly Fee: $100 (payment plans available)
Childcare is provided (birth – pre-K) beginning at 8:45 am. MomCo is a global faith-based mentorship and Bible study program. Join us for muffins and coffee on Thursday, September 4, at the church for MomCo Meet & Greet.
Coffee, Conversation, & Prayer

Wednesday | September 10 | 9:30 am | Location: Chick-fil-A
All women are invited to join us at the Chick-fil-A, 4594 Kingwood Drive. This group normally meets on the first Wednesday of every month, with this month being an exception. Watch this source each month for location details.
Contact: Carole Hardin-Oliver, carole.hardin_oliver@yahoo.com
Desayuno para mujeres (Español)
El Sábado 30 de Agosto | Desayuno y Estudio Bíblico. Mas detalles est Domingo.
