This Sunday, we explored how we can often get trapped in our nostalgia and "declinism" — the belief that everything was better "back in the day." The Ascension story challenges that and reveals Jesus' radical vision: to launch the Kingdom of God for all people, everywhere. The Ascension isn't about waiting for Jesus' return, it's about bring heaven to Earth by the Holy Spirit working through us.
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Sermon Notes
Check out some of the key takeaways from this past Sunday's sermon.
This week's scripture was Acts 1:1-11
This week's scripture was Acts 1:1-11
- You are the plan: Jesus trusted you and me with the mission of restoration. We're not waiting for God to fix everything—we're empowered by the Holy Spirit to be agents of change in our families, neighborhoods, and city.
- Meaning comes from moving outward: True purpose is found when we become "a means to an end that doesn't end with us." The Spirit's power isn't for our comfort but for impact beyond ourselves.
- Defy the gravitational pull: Instead of retreating to what's safe, familiar, and "ours," we're called to move beyond our comfort zones to reach "them"—even the people we might not naturally connect with—because God's kingdom includes everyone.
This Week at LVfirst
Check out some things coming up at LVfirst!
Vacation Bible eXperience (Starting June 1, 2026)
Join us on an epic journey to discover God's kingdom!
This year's VBX, Kingdom Quest, will take kids on an unforgettable journey to discover what it means to follow Jesus and find life in God's kingdom and that following Jesus brings light, purpose and unshakable hope!
Participant and Volunteer registrations are available now. Go ahead and get signed up for VBX!
Join us on an epic journey to discover God's kingdom!
This year's VBX, Kingdom Quest, will take kids on an unforgettable journey to discover what it means to follow Jesus and find life in God's kingdom and that following Jesus brings light, purpose and unshakable hope!
Participant and Volunteer registrations are available now. Go ahead and get signed up for VBX!
Campmeeting (June 21-25, 2026)
Save the Date! Campmeeting is coming up soon from June 21-25th. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for more information!
Save the Date! Campmeeting is coming up soon from June 21-25th. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for more information!
Help Us Feed Lawrenceville
Volunteer with the Summer Lunch Program
This summer, the Summer Lunch Program will be delivering a week's worth of food to children in 11 different neighborhoods across the city of Lawrenceville! We need YOU to help us feed these children, whether by donating food items & juice boxes, volunteering to help pack food bags after worship, or deliver food on Sunday evenings.
This ministry helps keep children fed over the summer that often rely on free & reduced breakfast and lunch during the school year. Register to volunteer today and help us feed Lawrenceville!
This ministry helps keep children fed over the summer that often rely on free & reduced breakfast and lunch during the school year. Register to volunteer today and help us feed Lawrenceville!
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