Sunday Morning Adult Spiritual Formation
A Special Three-Part Series:
Firm Foundation: Living Stones
Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Building God’s Future
Sundays, November 1 – 15 at 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Week One: Honoring Our Past
In this session, we will honor the faithful people whose generosity, service, and witness have laid a firm foundation for our congregation. We will also consider how each of us can create a living legacy that reflects our faith and values. Together, we will explore opportunities to support the church’s future through a gift to the Legacy Fund (our endowment fund), and discuss thoughtful estate planning. We will also consider how planning our own funeral or memorial service can offer a meaningful testimony of faith and provide a loving gift of clarity and care to our families. This session invites us to give thanks for those who came before us while prayerfully considering the legacy we hope to leave for generations to come.

Week Two: Celebrating our Present
In this session, we will celebrate the ways God is at work in and through our congregation today. We will reflect on the gifts, ministries, relationships, and opportunities that shape our life together, recognizing that each person is a “living stone” in the spiritual community God is building. Together, we will give thanks for our present ministry, consider the challenges and possibilities before us, and explore how God is calling us to participate faithfully in the life of the church today.

Week Three: Building God’s Future
What kind of church is God calling us to become? In this session, we will look toward the future with faith, hope, and imagination. Building on the foundation laid by those who came before us and drawing on the gifts God has given us today we will explore how our congregation can continue sharing the gospel, serving our neighbors, nurturing disciples, and welcoming future generations. Together, we will consider how each of us can help build a faithful and vibrant future with Christ as our firm foundation.

If attending on Zoom, email Pastor Laurie at LaurieH@gablesucc.org for the link.