This Sunday, we took a look at the story of the Walk to Emmaus where Jesus appeared to two disciples on Easter Sunday. We examined the things that occupy our minds and conversations and often keep us acknowledging Jesus' presence. The reality is that when we focus on our disappointments and problems, we blind ourselves to the hope and presence of Jesus walking with us.
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This week's scripture was Luke 24:13-28
This week's scripture was Luke 24:13-28
- Our words create worlds. What we talk about most reveals what's taking up space in our hearts and minds, and it shapes how we see everything around us. If we start our days scrolling through bad news and problems, that perspective will dominate our entire day.
- Perspective is everything. Our problems are real, but often the real problem is one of perspective. When we step back and see our circumstances through the story of God's faithfulness throughout history rather than trying to find God through our difficulties, everything changes.
- We can always have hope, not just "had hoped." Because Jesus lives and walks with us, we don't have to live in past-tense disappointment. We can be people who talk about resurrection, hope, and what Jesus will do next, which changes not only our reality but also impacts everyone we encounter.
This Week at LVfirst
Check out some things coming up at LVfirst!
LAP Golf Tournament (May 5, 2026)
Join us for our annual LAP Golf Tournament at The Providence Club in Monroe. All proceeds will go towards funding our annual Lawrenceville Assistance Project - a church-wide weekend of service at LVfirst.
Join us for our annual LAP Golf Tournament at The Providence Club in Monroe. All proceeds will go towards funding our annual Lawrenceville Assistance Project - a church-wide weekend of service at LVfirst.
Griefshare (Starting May 20, 2026)
Grief is "hard" but anytime we can travel the journey called grief with someone who has also experienced grief we are able share another's burden...
Grief Share will begin a new session on Thursday, May 20. They meet from 6:30-8:30pm in the Connections Room.
Please register on Grief Share's webpage. www.griefshare.org
Any questions, feel free to email Pastor Deanne deannel@LVfirst.org
Grief is "hard" but anytime we can travel the journey called grief with someone who has also experienced grief we are able share another's burden...
Grief Share will begin a new session on Thursday, May 20. They meet from 6:30-8:30pm in the Connections Room.
Please register on Grief Share's webpage. www.griefshare.org
Any questions, feel free to email Pastor Deanne deannel@LVfirst.org
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