This Sunday, we explored the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and God's profound question, "Where are you?"
We learned that God is constantly moving toward us in a desire for restored relationship. God's kindness leads us to repentance, and when we name the things that shame us, shame loses its power. Through Jesus, we are invited to come out of hiding and to experience the fullness of God's Spirit.
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Sermon Notes
Check out some of the key takeaways from this past Sunday's sermon.
This week's scripture was Genesis 3:1-24
This week's scripture was Genesis 3:1-24
- God is constantly moving toward you. Even when we mess up, God comes looking for us, inviting us back into relationship. His kindness leads us to repentance, not our shame.
- Shame thrives in secrecy, silence, and isolation. When we hide our weaknesses, addictions, doubts, or wounds behind fig leaves of blame, busyness, or bravado, we remain hidden—and hidden people can never be fully known. Naming our shame begins to break its power over us.
- If we own our piece of the past, we can make peace with the past. Sin has consequences, but Jesus has already dealt with our sin through grace. We're invited to step out of hiding and experience the refreshing presence of God's Spirit in our daily lives.
Coming Up at LVfirst
Campmeeting (June 21-25, 2026)
Save the Date! Campmeeting is coming up soon from June 21-25th. Head over to www.lvfirst.org/campmeeting for more information about Campmeeting including our meal schedule for the week, guest speakers, and nightly music.
Join us and let our tradition become your tradition.
Save the Date! Campmeeting is coming up soon from June 21-25th. Head over to www.lvfirst.org/campmeeting for more information about Campmeeting including our meal schedule for the week, guest speakers, and nightly music.
Join us and let our tradition become your tradition.
LV Kids Ambassador Outing & Overnight (June 22-23, 2026)
In addition to activities each evening during Campmeeting, our LV Kids Ambassadors (Rising 3rd-6th graders) have the opportunity to spend a day at the campground, including an outing to Treetop Quest Gwinnett, and spend a night at the campground. Sign up using the link below!
In addition to activities each evening during Campmeeting, our LV Kids Ambassadors (Rising 3rd-6th graders) have the opportunity to spend a day at the campground, including an outing to Treetop Quest Gwinnett, and spend a night at the campground. Sign up using the link below!
LV Students Campmeeting (June 23-26, 2026)
Make sure you get your students signed up for Student Campmeeting this year! During campmeeting, our LV Students have the opportunity to spend the week at the campground playing games, going on fun outings, and serving in the community.
Registrations are open until June 7th. Don't wait — get signed up today!
Make sure you get your students signed up for Student Campmeeting this year! During campmeeting, our LV Students have the opportunity to spend the week at the campground playing games, going on fun outings, and serving in the community.
Registrations are open until June 7th. Don't wait — get signed up today!
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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