All In Party 2023

All In Party 2023

In September our Soma family turns 19, and as we do most years we’ll spend the month revisiting the core priorities and key practices that have shaped us into who we are. Our mission statement names our core priorities: Forming whole-hearted disciples of Jesus, in life-shaping relationship, for everyday disciple-making. We use 4 simple practices — Gather, Go, Grow, Give — to help make the mission actionable by every member of the body, calling us out of alternative narratives and allegiances, to give ourselves unreservedly to Jesus, His Way, and His mission. Our desire is that you’d name 1-2 key habits for each category, and then we will commit ourselves to them for the coming year, linking arms to stay on mission together. This week we remember our story, commit our lives, and celebrate!

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

Read Colossians 1:15-23

1. Read Colossians 1.15-20. What is true about Jesus, and why is it good news?

2. Read Colossians 1.21-23. What is true about us, and what are we to do in response?

3. As a community, share your habits for the coming year - Grow, Give, Gather, Go - and pray!

Oct 1, 2023 - Steve Hart

Everyday Disciple-making

Everyday Disciple-making

In September our Soma family turns 19, and as we do most years we’ll spend the month revisiting the core priorities and key practices that have shaped us into who we are. Our mission statement names our core priorities: Forming whole-hearted disciples of Jesus, in life-shaping relationship, for everyday disciple-making. Over the course of September, we’ll dig into each piece of that mission by studying Colossians 3-4. In addition, we use 4 simple practices — Gather, Go, Grow, Give — to help make the mission actionable by every member of the body. Our desire is that you’d name 1-2 key habits for each category, and then commit yourself to practice them over the coming year as a way to link arms and stay on mission together. This week we look at how we can wrap our everyday lives into the mission of Jesus through prayer, witness, and finding your role in the local church.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

Read Colossians 4:2-18

1. What are Paul's instructions in v.2-6? What does that tell you about his vision of the church?

2. To what degree is your community committed to prayer? How might you grow in that together this year?

3. How can you encourage, support, and partner together in obeying v.5-6 together?

4. Consider all the names and ministry roles in v.7-18. What is your role in our church and mission?

Sept 24, 2023 - Steve Hart

Life-shaping Relationships

Life-shaping Relationships

In September our Soma family turns 19, and as we do most years we’ll spend the month revisiting the core priorities and key practices that have shaped us into who we are. Our mission statement names our core priorities: Forming whole-hearted disciples of Jesus, in life-shaping relationship, for everyday disciple-making mission. Over the course of September, we’ll dig into each piece of that mission by studying Colossians 3-4. In addition, we use 4 simple practices — Gather, Go, Grow, Give — to help make the mission actionable by every member of the body. Our desire is that you’d name 1-2 key habits for each category, and then commit yourself to practice them over the coming year as a way to link arms and stay on mission together. This week we look at the necessity, power, and purpose of life in community.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

Read Colossians 3:12-14

1. According to the text, what are the aspects of a healthy community?

2. According to the text, what does it take to build this kind of community? What are the costs?

3. What does your current community need to prioritize in order to grow into this vision of community?

Sept 17, 2023 - Steve Hart

Wholehearted Disciples

Wholehearted Disciples

In September our Soma family turns 19, and as we do most years we’ll spend the month revisiting the core priorities and key practices that have shaped us into who we are. Our mission statement names our core priorities: Forming whole-hearted disciples of Jesus, in life-shaping relationship, for everyday disciple-making mission. Over the course of September, we’ll dig into each piece of that mission by studying Colossians 3-4. In addition, we use 4 simple practices — Gather, Go, Grow, Give — to help make the mission actionable by every member of the body. Our desire is that you’d name 1-2 key habits for each category, and then commit yourself to practice them over the coming year as a way to link arms and stay on mission together. This week we look at how whole-hearted disciples of Jesus are formed.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

Read Colossians 3:1-14

1. What does Paul tell us about Jesus and all he's done?

2. What does Paul say about who we are and what we have in Jesus? What excites you?

3. What kind of people does Paul call us to become? Where do you specifically need to mature?

4. What habits or practices will you engage this year to get gospel truth on your mind and in your heart?

Sept 10, 2023 - Steve Hart