Growing Together
By Ryan Dawson
One of the most beautiful promises in Scripture is that Jesus doesn’t just save us—He transforms us. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:29 that God’s great purpose is to shape us “to become like His Son.” That means every season of our lives, every joy and challenge, is an invitation to grow in Christlikeness.
But here’s the good news: We don’t grow alone, and we don’t have to be alone. Jesus invites us to follow Him together in community, practicing His way of life so we can experience the joy, freedom, and flourishing He promised in John 10:10.
Starting Sunday, October 12, we’re beginning an exciting 8-week journey as a church family called Practicing the Way of Jesus. This journey will help us learn simple, life-giving discipleship rhythms—things like prayer, Sabbath, Scripture, and living in love—that make us more like Jesus in our everyday lives.
Here’s how you can take part:
• Join us Sundays for the sermon series Practicing the Way of Jesus (Oct. 12–Nov. 30). Each week we’ll explore a theme and a spiritual practice that flows from Jesus’ life and teaching.
• Engage with your Impact Community. Our IC’s will dive deeper each week with discussion and practical steps. You’ll receive video teaching and reflection questions to help you live out what you’re learning.
• Not yet in an Impact Community? You’re invited to our Sunday Practicing the Way Gathering in the Library, right after the worship service (12–2pm). We’ll enjoy a simple lunch together, then engage in teaching, reflection, and discussion over the course of the 8-weeks starting on Oct. 12. This is a wonderful on-ramp to connect with others and grow in your faith. You can sign up in the Sequoia app.
We believe God will use this season to shape us into a people who reflect Jesus more fully in our families, neighbours, and city. As Jesus said in Matthew 11:29-30 (MSG) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” That’s Jesus’ invitation to us—to walk with him and work with him until we learn the “unforced rhythms of grace,” so let’s learn His way together.
I want to encourage you: Lean into this journey. Commit to walking with your church family for these next eight weeks. Whether in your Impact Community or through the Sunday Gathering, let’s practice the way of Jesus—because when we do, we discover the abundant life He promised, and we become the people God created us to be.
I’m excited to grow with you,
Blessings, Ryan
One of the most beautiful promises in Scripture is that Jesus doesn’t just save us—He transforms us. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:29 that God’s great purpose is to shape us “to become like His Son.” That means every season of our lives, every joy and challenge, is an invitation to grow in Christlikeness.
But here’s the good news: We don’t grow alone, and we don’t have to be alone. Jesus invites us to follow Him together in community, practicing His way of life so we can experience the joy, freedom, and flourishing He promised in John 10:10.
Starting Sunday, October 12, we’re beginning an exciting 8-week journey as a church family called Practicing the Way of Jesus. This journey will help us learn simple, life-giving discipleship rhythms—things like prayer, Sabbath, Scripture, and living in love—that make us more like Jesus in our everyday lives.
Here’s how you can take part:
• Join us Sundays for the sermon series Practicing the Way of Jesus (Oct. 12–Nov. 30). Each week we’ll explore a theme and a spiritual practice that flows from Jesus’ life and teaching.
• Engage with your Impact Community. Our IC’s will dive deeper each week with discussion and practical steps. You’ll receive video teaching and reflection questions to help you live out what you’re learning.
• Not yet in an Impact Community? You’re invited to our Sunday Practicing the Way Gathering in the Library, right after the worship service (12–2pm). We’ll enjoy a simple lunch together, then engage in teaching, reflection, and discussion over the course of the 8-weeks starting on Oct. 12. This is a wonderful on-ramp to connect with others and grow in your faith. You can sign up in the Sequoia app.
We believe God will use this season to shape us into a people who reflect Jesus more fully in our families, neighbours, and city. As Jesus said in Matthew 11:29-30 (MSG) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” That’s Jesus’ invitation to us—to walk with him and work with him until we learn the “unforced rhythms of grace,” so let’s learn His way together.
I want to encourage you: Lean into this journey. Commit to walking with your church family for these next eight weeks. Whether in your Impact Community or through the Sunday Gathering, let’s practice the way of Jesus—because when we do, we discover the abundant life He promised, and we become the people God created us to be.
I’m excited to grow with you,
Blessings, Ryan