This Sunday, we turned to 1 Kings 19 and walked with Elijah into the depths of fear, exhaustion, and depression after his great victory on Mount Carmel. We reflected on how even God’s strongest servants can feel utterly alone and how, like Elijah, we often withdraw when we’re hurting. We heard how God met Elijah not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence, reminding us to rest, care for our bodies, and make space to listen for God’s quiet voice. Together, we affirmed that seeking help, serving others, and leaning into God’s steadfast love are faithful ways to move through our own seasons of despair, trusting that God will take care of 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 1 Kings 19:9-18
This week's scripture was 1 Kings 19:9-18
- Take Care of Your Physical Needs: When you're running on empty, the first step toward healing is rest and physical care. God didn't rebuke Elijah for his exhaustion. He sent angels to feed him and let him sleep.
- Listen for God in the Stillness: God came to Elijah in a whisper. We need to downshift emotionally, remove the noise and clutter from our lives, and take intentional time with God to hear His voice.
- Develop an Attitude of Otherness: God led Elijah out of despair not by removing his problems, but by giving him a new mission focused on others. When we forget our worries and invest in helping others with their needs, we often find our way out of discouragement.
Coming Up at LVfirst
Teacher Recognition Sunday (July 26, 2026)
Teachers & School Faculty! We want to celebrate you as you prepare for the upcoming school year.
Join us on Sunday, July 26th at 9:30AM & 11:00AM for a special time of worship as we celebrate and pray over you.
Between services, we'll have some goodies for you to pick up including a "Fill Your Cup" station where you can grab a cup and fill it with supplies for your classroom.
Teachers & School Faculty! We want to celebrate you as you prepare for the upcoming school year.
Join us on Sunday, July 26th at 9:30AM & 11:00AM for a special time of worship as we celebrate and pray over you.
Between services, we'll have some goodies for you to pick up including a "Fill Your Cup" station where you can grab a cup and fill it with supplies for your classroom.
Summer Serve Celebration (July 29, 2026)
You're invited to join us at this year's Summer Serve Celebration! You belong in the Hall of Fame of volunteers for all of the incredible work you've done this year serving this church and this city.
Join us in the Family Center on July 29th at 6:00PM for a meal in your honor along with some entertainment from our staff and a short time of vision casting as we look at upcoming opportunities to serve this next year.
You're invited to join us at this year's Summer Serve Celebration! You belong in the Hall of Fame of volunteers for all of the incredible work you've done this year serving this church and this city.
Join us in the Family Center on July 29th at 6:00PM for a meal in your honor along with some entertainment from our staff and a short time of vision casting as we look at upcoming opportunities to serve this next year.
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!
Next Sunday at LVfirst
This Sunday we will have only ONE SERVICE at 11:00AM for our God & Country service.
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