Spiritual Growth
We want to help inspire you to live the life God dreams for you as we spread His love in ever-widening circles. Following the way of Jesus starts with a decision. Growing more like Him takes (1) intentionality, (2) is communal, (3) requires our engagement, (4) is ultimately accomplished by the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, (5) is for the glory of God, for our benefit and for the service of others. To do this, our pastoral team develops a specific plan to help people follow the way of Jesus, which includes a new spiritual growth theme each Trimester, a Bible reading plan, a recommended reading, and opportunities to commit to community and weekly worship.
TRIMESTER 3 | 2024
Each Trimester we focus on themes around the teaching. Explore our upcoming series launching Sunday, September 8th.
SERIES 1: LAUNCHES SUNDAY, SEPT. 8TH
Discover the life-changing power of God's grace revealed through Jesus Christ!
SERIES 2: LAUNCHES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Experience transformed relationships by learning to live a life marked by God's grace.
SERIES 3: LAUNCHES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
Learn how to accept and reciprocate the impact of God's grace in your life!
SPIRITUAL GROWTH PLAN
Orienting our entire way of life around the way of Jesus is the catalyst for our human flourishing. Some routines that have proven to be primarily essential for our spiritual growth are our formed habits around the Spiritual Practices, like scripture reading, engagement in weekly community within a small group, and gathering together weekly as a church to worship God. Use this page to learn more, or engage in each of these practices, resources and opportunities for community and service.
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Grow in your life with God.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Spiritual Practices are to spiritual formation what exercise is to strength training - they are a way to grow into power to be transformed into a new kind of person. These practices don't transform us, God does by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, however; they do create the time and space for God to do the inner work of deep transformation.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL / RECOMMENDED READING
Grace For The Moment by Max Lucado
In Grace for the Moment, you will find short reflections that provide impactful lessons, which have the power to change your life. We encourage you to engage with this book this Trimester as your Daily Devotional.
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You can pick up a copy in the Resource Lounge at the West Orange Campus on Sundays or from any online retailer.
Participate in life together.
LIFE GROUPS
LIFE Groups are small groups of people who come together and share Life In a Family Environment. We have three different types of LIFE Groups to fit your needs:
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Message LIFE Groups: Family environments where life-changing discussions occur around a meaningful curriculum.
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Learning LIFE Groups: Family environments where deep learning can occur through the guidance of a trained and specialized leader.
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Activity LIFE Groups: Family environments centered on a shared interest.
LIFE TEAMS
Discover all the meaningful ways you can care for others, develop new skills or use your gifts by serving on a team. There are many opportunities for you to serve on Sundays and throughout the week. LIFE Teams are small groups of people that serve a vital function of TLCC through the utilization of their unique gifts, passions, and mission, all while in a family environment.
GATHER ON SUNDAYS
Hebrews 10:25 "We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some are in the habit of doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other..." Sunday worship experiences are the primary way we gather as a church to worship together, learn from the teaching, pray for one another, and grow in our faith. We encourage you to commit to attending one of our services at either our West Orange Campus or Online Campus.
QUICK DATES:
September 8th - Trimester 3 Launch
September 15th - Week of Fasting & Prayer / Communion Sunday
September 20th - Believers Meeting 7pm
September 22nd - +Life Global Interest Meeting 12:30pm
September 28th - +Life Local Newark Y Birthday Club 10am
October 3rd - +Life Golf Fundraiser 11:30am
October 5th - + Life Local Christine’s Kitchen 11am
October 11th - Dinner Theater 6pm
October 13th - Welcome To The Life – Membership Ceremony
October 26th - Trunk Or Treat 5pm
October 27th - TLCC’s 33rd Anniversary
November 3rd- Child Dedications 10am / +Life Global Team Lunch 12:30pm
November 10th - Communion
November 16th - +Life Local Birthday Club 11am
November 20-23rd - Thanksgiving Basket Drive
November 30th - + Life Local Christine’s Kitchen 11am
December 1st - Baptism
December 13th-15th - Christmas Experience
December 24th - Christmas Eve Services 5 & 7pm
December 28th - +Life Local Christine’s Kitchen 11am
December 29th - Exclusively Online Services 9, 10 & 11am