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Doubt is not something to be afraid of in faith. Doubt is something that we should embrace. It is something should bring together into community. It’s something that is ok and acceptable in our faith life.



You are radically accepted by God as you are right now. And as an extension of Heaven on earth, you’re radically accepted by this community. So if it’s hard to believe right now or you have questions we want you to connect deeper into our community not pull away.



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In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with noise and distractions. This volume not only surrounds us but invades our minds, making it difficult to hear the gentle whisper of God. The practice of silence and solitude invites us to step away from the noise, to be still and know that he is God.



On July 7 & 14 we are exploring the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude, learning to create intentional spaces for quiet closeness with God. Let’s relentlessly pursue Jesus…by stopping.



You can download the practice guide for this series, including personal reflection, group discussion & more: https://www.thelakes.church/silence



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In a world overwhelmed by noise and distractions, it’s easy to feel disconnected from God’s voice. This week, we’ll explore how the constant clamour in our lives can drown out his gentle whisper. By looking at the story of Elijah and the practices of Jesus, we’ll learn practical steps to reduce the noise and create space for God. Join us as we discover how turning down the noise can deepen our relationship with God and allow us to hear his voice more clearly.



On July 7 & 14 we are exploring the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude, learning to create intentional spaces for quiet closeness with God. Let’s relentlessly pursue Jesus…by stopping.



You can download the practice guide for this series, including personal reflection, group discussion & more: https://www.thelakes.church/silence



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God created us for relationships. The people we choose to surround ourselves with are incredibly important, but in 2024 the social fabric of our church is thinner than ever. Many of us are isolated, lonely and disconnected, but we may not even be aware of how negatively this is affecting us.



In this series we’ll learn about how good friends (and bad friends) can impact our lives, our relationship with God and our future. We want to fight the trend towards loneliness by weaving ourselves together into healthy friendships and communities.



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It’s impossible to live the right life when you have the wrong friends. The Bible verse ‘bad company corrupts good character’ isn’t only for kids, it’s for all of us. While Jesus loved everyone unconditionally, he didn’t treat everyone equally. He prioritised his close friends, and he maintained boundaries with other people. How can we follow Jesus example and other wisdom from the Bible in friending and unfriending?



God created us for relationships. The people we choose to surround ourselves with are incredibly important, but in 2024 the social fabric of our church is thinner than ever. Many of us are isolated, lonely and disconnected, but we may not even be aware of how negatively this is affecting us.



In this series we’ll learn about how good friends (and bad friends) can impact our lives, our relationship with God and our future. We want to fight the trend towards loneliness by weaving ourselves together into healthy friendships and communities.



Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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You might be one community away from changing the course of your destiny. In our lives we don’t just need one on one friendships, but we also need healthy community. In our modern world relational poverty is an increasing problem. How can we fight the trend towards loneliness by weaving ourselves into healthy communities?



God created us for relationships. The people we choose to surround ourselves with are incredibly important, but in 2024 the social fabric of our church is thinner than ever. Many of us are isolated, lonely and disconnected, but we may not even be aware of how negatively this is affecting us.



In this series we’ll learn about how good friends (and bad friends) can impact our lives, our relationship with God and our future. We want to fight the trend towards loneliness by weaving ourselves together into healthy friendships and communities.



Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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